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March 19, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Europe's central bank launches new program to calm markets

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Central Bank is launching a new, expanded program to buy financial assets in a bid to calm markets as monetary authorities struggle to counter the devastation the virus outbreak is wreaking on the global economy.

March 19, 2020 2:03 p.m.

GOP Kansas lawmakers move to curb Democrat Kelly's power

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas lawmakers moved Thursday to extend a state of emergency prompted by the coronavirus crisis and hashed out language to give the GOP-controlled Legislature oversight over the actions of Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly.

March 18, 2020 2:04 p.m.

South Dakota halts COVID-19 testing due to lack of supplies

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota's public health lab has halted testing for the coronavirus due to a shortage of supplies, Gov. Kristi Noem said Wednesday.

March 18, 2020 3:03 p.m.

Ravens GM DeCosta bolsters defense, enhances draft

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens bolstered their defense and improved their draft position at the outset of free agency.

March 18, 2020 4:27 p.m.

Europe's central bank launches new program to calm markets

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Central Bank is launching a new, expanded program to buy financial assets in a bid to calm markets as monetary authorities struggle to counter the devastation the virus outbreak is wreaking on the global economy.

March 19, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Ravens GM DeCosta bolsters defense, enhances draft

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens bolstered their defense and improved their draft position at the outset of free agency.

March 21, 2020 2:03 p.m.

Olympic pushback: US track joins swimming, urges Tokyo delay

DENVER (AP) — U.S. Olympic leaders are facing a growing rebellion inside their ranks about holding the Tokyo Games.

April 12, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Top Navajo leaders quarantine as tribe prepares for curfew

Two leaders of the largest Native American reservation in the U.S. are in self-quarantine as the Navajo Nation prepares for a weekend-long curfew aimed at curbing the coronavirus outbreak.

April 13, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Top Navajo leaders quarantine as tribe prepares for curfew

Two leaders of the largest Native American reservation in the U.S. are in self-quarantine as the Navajo Nation prepares for a weekend-long curfew aimed at curbing the coronavirus outbreak.

April 21, 2020 11:03 a.m.

UN food agency chief: World on brink of `a hunger pandemic'

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The head of the U.N. food agency warned Tuesday that, as the world is dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, it is also “on the brink of a hunger pandemic” that could lead to “multiple famines of biblical proportions” within a few months if immediate action isn’t taken.

April 14, 2020 5:03 p.m.

Arizona governor eyes re-opening economy 'when it's safe'

PHOENIX (AP) — Gov. Doug Ducey said Tuesday he’s beginning discussions about how to ease up on the social distancing requirements that have left businesses closed and a record number of workers jobless.

April 20, 2020 8:27 a.m.

Gov't relief loans to restaurant chains draw complaints

Some big restaurant chains have obtained loans from the government under a small-business relief program, leading business groups to call for changes to the program before Congress provides it with new funding.

April 21, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Gov't relief loans to restaurant chains draw complaints

Some big restaurant chains have obtained loans from the government under a small-business relief program, leading business groups to call for changes to the program before Congress provides it with new funding.

April 21, 2020 10:27 p.m.

Iran's Guard says it launched satellite amid US tensions

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard said on Wednesday that it launched a military satellite into orbit amid wider tensions with the United States, describing it as a successful launch after months of failures.

April 6, 2020 5:27 a.m.

Nations flood economies with aid; airlines retreat from NYC

The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments Monday related to the global economy, the work place and the spread of the virus.

April 6, 2020 10:03 a.m.

Legislature approves broad new powers for Oklahoma governor

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma Legislature on Monday granted sweeping new powers to the governor to respond to the coronavirus pandemic.

March 28, 2020 12:03 a.m.

South Dakota cities, counties take action on COVID-19

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota cities across the state have moved to close restaurants and retail stores as Gov. Kristi Noem declines to bring severe restrictions on businesses, despite calls from health experts indicating such a move would curb the spread of COVID-19.

April 8, 2020 12:03 a.m.

With prime minister in ICU, Britain asks: Who's in charge?

LONDON (AP) — As British Prime Minister Boris Johnson fights the coronavirus in the

April 8, 2020 12:03 a.m.

English soccer warned of $1B pandemic losses, clubs closing

English soccer faced warnings on Tuesday that losses caused by the coronavirus pandemic could exceed $1 billion and clubs could go out of business.

April 8, 2020 8:03 p.m.

Taiwan protests WHO leader's accusations of racist campaign

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan's foreign ministry on Thursday strongly protested accusations from the head of the World Health Organization that it condoned racist personal attacks on him that he alleged were coming from the self-governing island democracy.