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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 …
Deputies cleared in deadly domestic dispute shootout
ANDREWS, S.C. (AP) — Three South Carolina sheriff's deputies won't face any criminal charges after they fatally shot a man during a domestic dispute, authorities said.
US climate activists to livestream Earth Day due to virus
CHICAGO (AP) — As the coronavirus causes shut-downs across the U.S., a coalition of youth-led organizations that had planned massive marches for the 50th anniversary of Earth Day next month are now planning a three…
The Latest: 1st person in US detention tests positive
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has infected more than 400,000 people and killed over 18,000. The COVID-19 illness causes mild or moderate symptoms in most people, but severe symptoms are more likely …
Dow has best day since 1933 as Congress nears deal on aid
NEW YORK (AP) — The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged to its best day since 1933 as Congress and the White House neared a deal on Tuesday to inject nearly $2 trillion of aid into an economy ravaged by the coronav…
8 European spacecraft put in hibernation amid virus lockdown
BERLIN (AP) — The European Space Agency said Tuesday that it is putting eight of its spacecraft into hibernation as it scales down operations during the coronavirus outbreak.
The Latest: Italy raises fines for lock down violators
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has infected more than 400,000 people and killed over 18,000. The COVID-19 illness causes mild or moderate symptoms in most people, but severe symptoms are more likely …
Dow surges 10% as Congress moves closer to passing virus aid
NEW YORK (AP) — The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 10% Tuesday as Congress and the White House neared a deal to inject nearly $2 trillion of aid into the coronavirus-ravaged economy.
Yellowstone joins growing list of national park closures
CHEYENNE, Wyoming (AP) — Three of America's best-known national parks — Yellowstone, Grand Teton and Great Smoky Mountains — closed their gates Tuesday as parks struggle to keep popular recreation areas open while …
Potential coronavirus treatment granted rare disease status
WASHINGTON (AP) — The pharmaceutical giant that makes a promising coronavirus drug has registered it as a rare disease treatment with U.S. regulators, a status that can potentially be worth millions in tax breaks a…
Partier in 'if I get corona, I get corona' video apologizes
CINCINNATI (AP) — A Florida spring breaker has apologized for saying in a viral video last week that he wouldn't let warnings about the coronavirus stop him from partying and “if I get corona, I get corona.”
Census mails out more notices, judge tosses lawsuit by group
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The U.S. Census Bureau has mailed out a second round of notices reminding people to participate in the
Trump hoping to see US economy reopened by Easter amid virus
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said he is hoping the United States will be reopened by Easter as he weighs how to relax nationwide social-distancing guidelines to put some workers back on the job during t…
With isolation, abuse activists fear an 'explosive cocktail'
“Safer at Home.” It's a slogan of choice for the mandatory confinement measures aimed at curbing the spread of the coronavirus. But it's not true for everyone.
The Latest: 3 US sailors on aircraft carrier test positive
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has infected more than 400,000 people and killed over 18,000. The COVID-19 illness causes mild or moderate symptoms in most people, but severe symptoms are more likely …
Yellowstone one of 3 popular national parks closing gates
CHEYENNE, Wyoming (AP) — Three of America's most well-known national parks — Yellowstone, Grand Teton, and the Great Smoky Mountains — closed their gates Tuesday as people shut in because of the coronavirus lost mo…