US judge: Iran liable in disappearance of retired FBI agent

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Monday held Iran responsible for the kidnapping of former FBI agent Robert Levinson, entering a default judgement against the regime on the 13th anniversary of his disappearance.

Trump confidants in quarantine as US grapples with virus

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VA moves to suspend new GI bill enrollment at 5 universities

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Veterans Affairs is moving to bar new GI Bill students from enrolling at five universities, citing "advertising, sales or enrollment practices that are erroneous, deceptive or mi…

Minn. prosecutor: Justice Dept. should review Burrell case

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A top Minnesota prosecutor said Monday that Sen. Amy Klobuchar should ask the Justice Department to review the conviction of a black teen sentenced to life in prison after an 11-year-old black gi…

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Virus and elderly: Avoid crowds, cruises, long plane trips

The U.S. government's coronavirus recommendations tell older adults to avoid crowds, cruises and long plane rides -- advice that one public health official acknowledged won't be welcomed by many.

Detroit set to restore water service amid coronavirus fears

DETROIT (AP) — Thousands of Detroit residents who have had their water service shut off due to nonpayment of bills can have it restored under a plan that aims to allow them to wash their hands at home as a way to p…

Italy's premier has extended internal travel restrictions imposed in the north to the entire country

ROME (AP) — Italy's premier has extended internal travel restrictions imposed in the north to the entire country.

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Italy imposes nationwide restrictions to contain new virus

MILAN (AP) — Italian Premier Giuseppe Conte says travel restrictions and other strict public health measures will be imposed nationwide starting Tuesday to try to stop the spread of the new coronavirus.

Minnesota mom accused of tossing 11-year-old son off balcony

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota woman is accused of yanking her 11-year-old son from bed and throwing him off their apartment's fourth floor balcony, leaving him with traumatic injuries, police said Monday.

Tornado relief agencies ask volunteers to take a day off

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nashville nonprofits were so overwhelmed with volunteers and donations for tornado relief over the weekend that they had to ask the helpers to take a day off.

Dow drops 7.8% as free-fall in oil, virus fears slam markets

Stocks took their worst one-day beating on Wall Street since the global financial crisis of 2008 as a collapse in oil prices Monday combined with mounting alarm over what the coronavirus could do to the world econo…

Minnesota deputy on trial for fatal shooting of suicidal man

STILLWATER, Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota sheriff's deputy goes on trial this week in the April 2018 fatal shooting of a suicidal man with a gun who allegedly told police he wanted to kill himself as they tried to get h…

Virus outbreak disrupts joyous Purim fest but some improvise

NEW YORK (AP) — Purim is traditionally one of the most joyous Jewish holidays, but some celebrations in Israel and hard-hit parts of the United States are being scaled back or canceled due to the coronavirus threat.