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June 20, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Chileans mass produce caskets to deal with COVID onslaught

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Nicolás Bergerie's family has been making coffins for four generations, with barely any alteration. But when he saw the coronavirus ravaging Europe, he decided to roll out a new product.

June 20, 2020 12:03 a.m.

South African choir adapts to COVID-19 by making new music

MOUTSE VALLEY, South Africa (AP) — The dusty streets of rural South Africa are a far cry from the bright lights of “America's Got Talent,” but that's where the members of the Ndlovu Youth Choir find themselves coping with the coronavirus pandemic.

June 19, 2020 9:27 p.m.

Chileans mass produce caskets to deal with COVID onslaught

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Nicolás Bergerie's family has been making coffins for four generations, with barely any alteration. But when he saw the coronavirus ravaging Europe, he decided to roll out a new product.

June 19, 2020 5:03 a.m.

Funeral for U.S. Rep. Andy Barr's wife to be held on Monday

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — A funeral service for the wife of U.S. Rep. Andy Barr, who died unexpectedly this week at the age of 39, will be held Monday in Kentucky.

June 19, 2020 3:03 a.m.

India's prime minister to meet with opposition on China row

NEW DELHI (AP) — India's prime minister is meeting top opposition leaders Friday as the government tries to lower tensions with China after 20 Indian soldiers were killed in a clash in a Himalayan border region.

June 19, 2020 12:27 a.m.

South African choir adapts to COVID-19 by making new music

MOUTSE VALLEY, South Africa (AP) — The dusty streets of rural South Africa are a far cry from the bright lights of “America's Got Talent,” but that's where the members of the Ndlovu Youth Choir find themselves coping with the coronavirus pandemic.

June 19, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Lives Lost: South African activist targeted apartheid, HIV

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Clarence Mini's life was marked by battles against formidable foes. The South African doctor fought apartheid — receiving his medical training in exile — the government's denial of HIV/AIDS and rampant corruption.

June 19, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Mississippi gov says he should have worn mask at funeral

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Thursday that because of the

June 19, 2020 12:03 a.m.

India seeks eased tensions with China after Himalayas clash

NEW DELHI (AP) — India said Thursday it was using diplomatic channels with China to de-escalate a military standoff in a remote Himalayan border region where 20 Indian soldiers were killed this week.

June 19, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Atlanta police call out sick to protest charges in shooting

ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta police officers called out sick Thursday to protest the filing of murder charges against an officer who shot a man in the back, while the interim chief acknowledged members of the force feel abandoned amid protests demanding massive changes to policing.

June 18, 2020 11:03 p.m.

Atlanta police call out sick over charges in fatal shooting

ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta police officers called out sick to protest the filing of murder charges against an officer who shot a man in the back, while the interim chief acknowledged members of the force feel abandoned amid protests demanding massive changes to policing.

June 18, 2020 10:31 p.m.

Lives Lost: South African activist targeted apartheid, HIV

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Clarence Mini's life was marked by battles against formidable foes. The South African doctor fought apartheid — receiving his medical training in exile — the government's denial of HIV/AIDS and rampant corruption.

June 18, 2020 5:06 p.m.

Mississippi gov says he should have worn mask at funeral

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Thursday that because of the

June 18, 2020 2:03 p.m.

Atlanta police call out sick to protest charges in shooting

ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta police officers called out sick Thursday to protest the filing of murder charges against an officer who shot a man in the back, while the interim chief acknowledged members of the force feel abandoned amid protests demanding massive changes to policing.

June 18, 2020 12:03 p.m.

Atlanta police call out in protest; force says it's managing

ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta’s police department reassured residents Thursday that it can still protect the city even though officers are calling out to protest a member of the force being charged with murder for shooting a man in the back.

June 18, 2020 11:27 a.m.

India seeks eased tensions with China after Himalayas clash

NEW DELHI (AP) — India's prime minister is meeting top opposition leaders Friday as the government tries to lower tensions with China after 20 Indian soldiers were killed in a clash in a Himalayan border region.

June 18, 2020 11:03 a.m.

As Atlanta police call out, force says it can protect city

ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta’s police department reassured residents Thursday that it can still protect the city even though officers are calling out in larger numbers than normal, a day after prosecutors charged a member of the force with murder for shooting a man in the back.

June 18, 2020 8:27 a.m.

India says it seeks to ease tensions with China after clash

NEW DELHI (AP) — India said Thursday it was using diplomatic channels with China to de-escalate a military standoff in a remote Himalayan border region where at least 20 Indian soldiers were killed this week.

June 18, 2020 6:27 a.m.

Lives Lost: For man with Down syndrome, a college dream

NEW YORK (AP) — Right up to the end, the status message on Saadya Ehrenpreis’ WhatsApp profile read: “Having the time of my life.”

June 18, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Michigan Legislature approves $880M in pandemic spending

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Michigan Legislature on Wednesday unanimously approved spending $880 million in federal relief aid in response to the coronavirus pandemic, setting aside funding for frontline workers, municipalities and child care providers.