EU leaders weigh massive virus economic recovery measures

BRUSSELS (AP) — The new coronavirus is devastating lives, health care systems and economies, and European Union leaders must work together, using every lever at their disposal, to rebuild and restore public faith in the EU project, the head of the bloc's parliament warned Thursday.

Iran Guard commander threatens US Navy after Trump tweet

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — The leader of Iran's Revolutionary Guard warned on Thursday that he has ordered his forces to potentially target the U.S. Navy after President Donald Trump's tweet the previous day threatening to sink Iranian vessels.

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The Latest: Director-general defends WHO's response to virus

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The Latest: Atlanta mayor: Opening businesses 'defies logic'

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Iran Guard reveals secret space program in satellite launch

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s Revolutionary Guard launched its first satellite into space Wednesday, dramatically revealing what experts described as a secret military space program that could advance its ballistic missile development amid wider tensions between the Islamic Republic and the U.S.

Tensions mount as EU leaders mull huge virus recovery plan

BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union leaders are preparing for a new virtual summit to take stock of

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Tensions arise as EU leaders mull huge virus recovery plan

BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union leaders are preparing for a new virtual summit to take stock of

10 years after BP spill: Oil drilled deeper; rules relaxed

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Ten years after an oil rig explosion killed 11 workers and unleashed an

Liquor store closures drive drinkers to seek booze options

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The unparalleled decision a month ago to close the state-owned stores that sell nearly all of Pennsylvania's liquor and much of its wine prompted some people to drive across state lines to stock up, risking a misdemeanor charge.

Iran's Guard says it launched satellite amid US tensions

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's Revolutionary Guard said it put the Islamic Republic's first military satellite into orbit, dramatically unveiling what experts described as a secret space program with a surprise launch Wednesday that came amid wider tensions with the United States.

Hong Kong reshuffles Cabinet, appoints 5 new ministers

HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong on Wednesday appointed five new principal officials in a Cabinet reshuffle, with new appointments for the ministers overseeing mainland affairs, civil service, financial services and home affairs, as well as innovation and technology.

Maryland high school athletes lose vital time in pandemic

BEAR, Del. (AP) — This spring was supposed to be Jade Greene’s time to get noticed.

Pandemic could leave $210M to $300M hole in Seattle budget

SEATTLE (AP) — New projections show the coronavirus pandemic may cause Seattle to collect $210 million to $300 million less than expected in tax revenue this year, Mayor Jenny Durkan announced Tuesday.

The Latest: China reports 30 new virus cases, no deaths

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The Latest: Louisville AD: 15% cut from budget, furloughs

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Virus-caused unemployment in tennis could lead some to quit

Like plenty of people from all walks of life, 26-year-old Mitchell Krueger wants to sign up for unemployment benefits to make up for income lost because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Southern states largely go it alone in reopening decisions

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Governors in 17 states have committed to regional coordination to reopen their economies during the coronavirus outbreak — but none are in the South, where leaders are going it alone, just as they did in imposing restrictions.

Lack of virus testing stokes fears in world's refugee camps

There are over 70 million people worldwide who have been driven from their homes by war and unrest, up to 10 million are packed into refugee camps and informal settlements, and almost none have been tested for the coronavirus.