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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 …
California governor: Most schools won't reopen this spring
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — It’s likely “few if any” California schools will reopen before summer break, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Tuesday as he provided a stark assessment of the implications from the spreading coronav…
Chicago area prosecutor endures expensive primary challenge
CHICAGO (AP) — Kim Foxx, the Chicago area's top prosecutor, won the Democratic nomination Tuesday against three challengers who zeroed in on her handling of the Jussie Smollett criminal case.
Ex-sheriff wins Illinois GOP Senate primary; faces Durbin
CHICAGO (AP) — A former Chicago-area sheriff emerged from a crowded Republican field Tuesday in the Illinois primary, advancing to mount a long-shot challenge against Democratic U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin.
Mark Curran wins Republican Senate primary in Illinois
WASHINGTON (AP) — Mark Curran wins Republican Senate primary in Illinois.
5 primary takeaways: Joe Biden is Democrats' antidote
Joe Biden's surge toward the Democratic presidential nomination rolled on Tuesday with a dominating victory in Florida, the largest delegate prize of the day, and win in Illinois and Arizona.
With 2 more victories, Biden pulls further away from Sanders
WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden swept to easy victories in Florida and Illinois on Tuesday, increasingly pulling away with a Democratic presidential primary upended by the
The Latest: Wuhan reports 1 new viral infection for 2nd day
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The Latest: Biden wins Illinois Democratic primary
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Disruption frenzy: Nations try to slow virus, aid economies
BERLIN (AP) — Mass disruptions shuddered around the globe as governments struggled to slow the spread of the coronavirus while trying to keep afloat their economies. The impact included border traffic jams in Lithu…
Five key primary takeaways: Joe Biden is Democrats' antidote
Joe Biden's surge toward the Democratic presidential nomination rolled on Tuesday with a dominating victory in Florida, the largest delegate prize of the day, and a strong win in Illinois. Results were pending in A…
Facebook acknowledges a bug that blocked coronavirus news
Facebook says a bug in its anti-spam system is blocking the publication of links to news stories about the coronavirus. Guy Rosen, Facebook's vice president of integrity, said on Twitter Tuesday that the company is…
Nevada to close casinos, businesses and ban dining out
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada's governor ordered a monthlong closure of casinos and other non-essential businesses like bars, movie theaters and gyms and restaurants to shutter their dining rooms and only offer takeout o…
India's restrictive criteria for virus testing may mask toll
NEW DELHI (AP) — A British citizen appeared at a public hospital in India's capital with a cough, difficulty breathing and a private clinic's referral for a coronavirus test. She was turned away.
AP News in Brief at 9:04 p.m. EDT
Biden wins Florida, Illinois as coronavirus disrupts voting
AP VoteCast: Biden chips away at Sanders coalition
WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden on Tuesday chipped away at Bernie Sanders' coalition of young, liberal and Latino voters, securing solid victories in Florida and Illinois in unsettled times.