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Wall Street dips as global rally eases off the accelerator
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks mostly fell in another day of wobbly trading on Wall Street Wednesday, as markets eased off the accelerator following their big rally.
Norway and Ireland win UN council seats in COVID-19 UN vote
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Norway and Ireland won contested seats on the powerful U.N. Security Council Wednesday in a series of U.N. elections held under dramatically different voting procedures because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
NCAA rules D.J. Carton can play for Marquette right away
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Marquette says the NCAA has granted guard D.J. Carton a waiver that will enable the Ohio State transfer to play for his new team in the upcoming season.
S&P 500 gives up an early gain, ending 3-day winning streak
NEW YORK (AP) — The S&P 500 gave up an early gain and ended slightly lower, ending a three-day winning streak. The benchmark index fell 0.4% after a wobbly day of trading. Like other markets worldwide, Wall Street took a pause following some recent gains. Treasury yields held steady and oil prices ended lower. The index has climbed back within 8% of its record set in February, but analysts still say more volatility may be ahead. Even with its three days of recent gains the index still hasn’t clawed back the ground it lost in a 6% drop last Thursday.
Champions League to be played at mini-tournament in Lisbon
GENEVA (AP) — The Champions League will finish with a mini-tournament in Lisbon, restarting in August after a five-month suspension caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Prepping on a new court, Serena Williams will enter US Open
Here’s how all-in Serena Williams is on participating in the 2020 U.S. Open: She set up a practice area at her home with the new brand of hard courts being used at Flushing Meadows this year.
Manfred, Clark meet, develop basis for possible agreement
NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred and players’ union head Tony Clark have developed a framework that Manfred said Wednesday could form the basis of an agreement as the two sides try to start the pandemic-delayed season.
After 100-day wait, English soccer returns and takes a knee
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Players kneeled in support of the Black Lives Matter movement and victims of the coronavirus were remembered as the Premier League made a somber return on Wednesday from a 100-day shutdown that deprived England of its national sport.
Hertz suspends plans for $500M stock sale pending SEC review
Hertz said Wednesday it has put its plans to sell $500 million worth of stock on hold because the offering is being reviewed by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Review: ‘Babyteeth’ is a sick teen in love flick with a bite
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Wall Street drifts, markets take a pause following big rally
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is drifting in another day of wobbly trading Wednesday, as markets worldwide take a pause following their big rally.
Driver free but virus fee? Robo-car firms hit new speed bump
DETROIT (AP) — The latest challenge for the autonomous vehicle industry: How to assure passengers that the car they are getting in is virus free, even if it doesn't have a driver.
Honduras president hospitalized with pneumonia, COVID-19
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) — The hospitalization of Honduras’ president with COVID-19 and pneumonia Wednesday has drawn attention to another country struggling under the pandemic’s strain as cases rise sharply in the capital.
Revenue projections increase as new budget year approaches
DOVER, Del. (AP) — Delaware lawmakers will have a little more money to work with as they finalize a budget for the fiscal year that starts in two weeks.
Activists push for new police oversight board in Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) — A couple hundred activists gathered outside of Chicago City Hall on Wednesday to call on the mayor and City Council to create a new elected board that would have the power to investigate and fire police officers.
AP Source: MLB makes fourth proposal to players' union
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball has made a fourth proposal to the players' union aimed at starting the pandemic-delayed season, a person with knowledge of the proposal said Wednesday.
The Latest: Halep doesn't 'currently plan to play' US Open
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
Suddenly competitive Iowa complicates Trump's Midwest quest
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — After Donald Trump carried Iowa in 2016 by nearly 10 points, its swing state status was in doubt. But now, with stunning swiftness, Iowa Democrats have spun from distraught to hopeful.
Analysis: Washington wakes up to need for police reform
WASHINGTON (AP) — It looks like Washington has finally woken up.
Jobless for years, Tunisians march on capital, demand work
TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Hundreds of unemployed Tunisians from around the country tried to march on parliament Wednesday to demand a law guaranteeing jobs, and skirmished with police who blocked their way.