Japan emperor's 60th birthday overshadowed by virus fears

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Emperor Naruhito, marking his 60th birthday, offered his sympathy to those affected by the new virus, as concerns over infections forced the traditional gathering of tens of thousands of well-wishers outside the royal palace to be canceled.

Japan emperor's 60th birthday overshadowed by virus fears

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Emperor Naruhito, marking his 60th birthday, offered his sympathy to those affected by the new virus, as concerns over infections forced the traditional gathering of tens of thousands of well-wishers outside the royal palace to be canceled.

The Latest: Warren: I've won 'unwinnable' fights all my life

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The latest on campaigning for the 2020 election (all times local):

Lyft posts $2.6B 2019 loss, keeps 4Q 2021 profit forecast

Ride-hailing service Lyft is sticking with its prediction that it will be profitable by the end of next year. This while its annual loss more than doubled in 2019 to over $2.6 billion.

Global shares rise despite continuing virus fears

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares were higher Wednesday, although the outbreak of a new virus, mostly in China, continued to weigh on investor sentiments.

World stocks rise on hopes virus disruption can be contained

TOKYO (AP) — Global stock markets rose Wednesday on hopes that central banks and governments are able to help the economy get past the disruptions created by the outbreak of a new virus, mostly in China.

Netanyahu corruption trial to begin weeks after March 2 vote

JERUSALEM (AP) — The corruption trial for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will begin March 17, just two weeks after national elections are held, a court said Tuesday.

Brazil homicides fall to lowest level in at least 12 years

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro celebrated Friday after a crime index showed homicides fell to their lowest level in more than a decade during the first year of his term.

World stocks rise on hopes virus disruption can be contained

TOKYO (AP) — Global stock markets rose Wednesday on hopes that central banks and governments are able to help the economy get past the disruptions created by the outbreak of a new virus, mostly in China.

The Latest: Warren promoting child care plan, wealth tax

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Latest on the 2020 presidential campaign (all times local):

Fed signals steady interest rates as economic risks lessen

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve believes that downside risks to the U.S. economy have lessened with the easing of trade tensions and better prospects for global growth but officials note a concern that possible spillovers from a deadly virus in China represent a new threat.

WA politicians respond to Trump’s acquittal, conduct

WA politicians respond to Trump’s acquittal, conduct

WASHINGTON D.C. – Responding to impeachment charges against President Donald Trump and Wednesday’s acquittal on both counts, both United States senators from Washington, as well as the congressman representing the Columbia Basin, have issued statements or press releases.

Review: Green Day returns with snarling and lean album

Green Day, “Father of All...” (Reprise/Warner)

Tory Burch reinvents power suit, merges pretty and powerful

NEW YORK (AP) — Tory Burch blurred the lines between masculine and feminine at Sunday's show, reinventing the traditional power suit with a floral print, juxtaposed with tall boots to prove that dressing pretty can still exude power and strength.

EU: UK needs ambitious Brexit trade deal, not WTO terms

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union will only offer Britain unique access to its vast single market if the U.K. agrees to stick to the bloc's standards, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Tuesday, dismissing British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's idea of brokering a loose trade deal with the bloc.

Oil from US government leases tops 1 billion barrels in 2019

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Oil production from federally-managed lands and waters topped a record 1 billion barrels last year, U.S. officials told The Associated Press, as shorter permitting times and technological advances helped drive new development.

Review: Green Day returns with snarling and lean album

Green Day, “Father of All...” (Reprise/Warner)

US services companies grew at a slightly faster pace

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. services companies grew at a slightly faster pace in January than the previous month, an indicator of continued steady expansion of the economy.

Review: Green Day returns with snarling and lean album

Green Day, “Father of All...” (Reprise/Warner)

Mountain West reaches 6-year deals with CBS, Fox Sports

DENVER (AP) — The Mountain West has agreed to six-year media rights deals with CBS Sports and Fox Sports that are worth a combined $270 million.