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April 24, 2020 12:03 a.m.

2 cats in NY become first US pets to test positive for virus

NEW YORK (AP) — Two pet cats in New York state have tested positive for the coronavirus, marking the first confirmed cases in companion animals in the United States, federal officials said Wednesday.

April 24, 2020 12:03 a.m.

AP review: State supply stocks sparse and dated before virus

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo (AP) — Last autumn, when schools were in session, sports stadiums full and no one had even heard of the COVID-19 disease, the Missouri health department made an eerily foreshadowing request.

April 24, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Blue Jackets sign goalie Merzlikins to 2-year contract

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Columbus Blue Jackets signed goaltender Elvis Merzlikins to a two-year, $8 million contract Thursday, putting him in competition with the freshly signed Joonas Korpisalo for the starting job.

April 24, 2020 12:03 a.m.

'We are in prison': France opens nursing homes, exposes pain

PARIS (AP) — For her first authorized visit in more than six weeks with her 80-year-old mother, Sabrina Deliry prepared a selection of their favorite tunes, among them Edith Piaf’s “La Vie en Rose.”

April 24, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Asia Today: Jakarta suspends passenger flights, rail service

BANGKOK (AP) — Indonesia is suspending passenger flights and rail service as it restricts people in the world’s most populous Muslim nation from traveling to their hometowns during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan because of the coronavirus outbreak.

April 24, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Lives Lost: Brothers journey from rural Mexico to life in US

To drivers on the George Washington Bridge, Martin Morales probably looked like just another weekend warrior in his windbreaker and bicycle helmet, out for a ride in the suburbs across the river from New York City.

April 24, 2020 12:03 a.m.

"I just can't do this." Harried parents forgo home school

Frustration is mounting as more families across the U.S. enter their second or even third week of distance learning — and some overwhelmed parents say it will be their last.

April 24, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Beane dismisses buzz of Bills being AFC East front-runners

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Brandon Beane dismisses the growing buzz suggesting the Buffalo Bills are suddenly the AFC East favorites after Tom Brady left for Tampa Bay.

April 24, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Idaho governor gets flak from own party on virus decisions

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho Gov. Brad Little’s efforts to flatten the curve and slow the rate of infection and spread of the coronavirus after it made a rapid entry into the state last month have succeeded.

April 24, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Swing-state Republicans pin virus fallout on Democrats

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — With legions out of work, Republicans across the critical battleground states are trying to lay blame for the economic wreckage of the coronavirus outbreak on Democratic governors, ramping up a political strategy that is likely to shape the debate in the run-up to the presidential election.

April 24, 2020 12:03 a.m.

State: More than $1.4 billion in unemployment benefits paid

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — More than $1.4 billion in unemployment benefits have been paid out in Washington since business closures and layoffs related to the coronavirus pandemic started mid-March, and state officials said Thursday they are preparing for up to 1 million claims to be filed by Sunday.

April 24, 2020 12:03 a.m.

The Latest: North Carolina considering allowing NASCAR race

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:

April 24, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Some governors worry that federal aid is too restrictive

Governors in a handful of states are raising concerns about restrictions on the federal stimulus checks they have started to receive to help cover the costs of combating the coronavirus.

April 24, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Nevada News Digest

Good afternoon. Here’s a new, updated look at how AP’s general news coverage is shaping up in Nevada.

April 24, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Pandemic and chill: Netflix adds a cool 16M subscribers

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Netflix picked up nearly 16 million global subscribers during the first three months of the year, helping cement its status as one of the world's most essential services in times of isolation or crisis.

April 24, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Analysis: Expect college football to take a slow road back

While professional sports leagues can ponder plans to isolate their athletes from the new coronavirus and have them play in unusual, even secluded places, college sports have no such option.

April 24, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Apple Books Top 10

Apple Books US Bestseller List - 04/19/20 - Paid Books

April 24, 2020 12:03 a.m.

North Carolina extends stay-home order, develops reopen plan

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Resisting pressure as other Southern chief executives begin allowing businesses to reopen, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said Thursday that the state’s stay-at-home order from

April 24, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Less driving, fewer crashes should bring cheaper insurance

DETROIT (AP) — Those lightly traveled freeways and streets could be putting a few dollar bills into your wallet.

April 24, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Immigrants, hard hit by economic fallout, adapt to new jobs

NEW YORK (AP) — Ulises García went from being a waiter to working at a laundromat. Yelitza Esteva used to do manicures and now delivers groceries. Maribel Torres swapped cleaning homes for sewing masks.