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FBI arrests Energy Department employee on charge of trying to support Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Department of Energy electrical engineer has been arrested on charges of providing support to …
Philippine rebels declare cease-fire to heed UN chief's call
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Communist guerrillas in the Philippines said Wednesday they would observe a cease-fire in compliance with the U.N. chief's call for a global halt in armed clashes during the coronavirus p…
UN council holds first video briefings of coronavirus era
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council held its first video conference briefings of the coronavirus era Tuesday on the U.N. peacekeeping mission in Congo, and recognized the improving political and securit…
Quake off Russia's far east islands prompts tsunami warning
MOSCOW (AP) — A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck near Russia's far eastern Kuril Islands on Wednesday and a tsunami warning was issued for the closest shores.
The Latest: South Korea reports 100 new coronavirus cases
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has infected more than 422,000 people and killed over 18,000. The COVID-19 illness causes mild or moderate symptoms in most people, but severe symptoms are more likely …
The Latest: Brazil leader says coronavirus concern overblown
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has infected more than 421,000 people and killed over 18,000. The COVID-19 illness causes mild or moderate symptoms in most people, but severe symptoms are more likely …
Asian shares jump after Dow sees biggest gain since 1933
BANGKOK (AP) — Shares advanced in Asia on Wednesday after the Dow Jones Industrial Average surged to its best day since 1933 as Congress and the White House neared a deal on injecting nearly $2 trillion of aid into…
Los Angeles County backtracks on teen's possible virus death
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles County health officials backtracked Tuesday on their announcement that a child died from coronavirus, saying it’s possible the death was caused by something else.
The Latest: China reports 47 new COVID-19 cases, 0 in Wuhan
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has infected more than 417,000 people and killed over 18,000. The COVID-19 illness causes mild or moderate symptoms in most people, but severe symptoms are more likely …
Brazil's Bolsonaro again says coronavirus concern overblown
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — President Jair Bolsonaro on Tuesday stuck with his contention that concern about the new coronavirus is overblown, and accused Brazilian media of trying to stoke nationwide hysteria.
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Dow has best day since 1933 as Congress nears deal on aid
LA sheriff clashes with county lawyer over closing gun shops
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles County sheriff reversed his own decision Tuesday to order deputies to make sure gun shops were closed during the coronavirus crisis after the county's top lawyer said the shops co…
The Latest: Arizona police say test kits weren't stolen
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has infected more than 417,000 people and killed over 18,000. The COVID-19 illness causes mild or moderate symptoms in most people, but severe symptoms are more likely …
Possible twister: Damage reports at Mississippi-Alabama line
FLORENCE, Ala. (AP) — A suspected tornado heavily damaged a store and other structures Tuesday in northern Mississippi and Alabama as a severe storm system crossed the Deep South, authorities said.
Libya sees 1st virus case as more curfews called in Mideast
CAIRO (AP) — Libya recorded its first confirmed case of the coronavirus on Tuesday, the U.N.-backed government announced, stoking concern that an outbreak could overwhelm the war-torn country's already weakened hea…
Los Angeles County reports virus death of person under 18
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles County on Tuesday reported what may be the first U.S. death of a person under 18 from the coronavirus.