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Tentacles of Olympic cancellation would reach around globe
TOKYO (AP) — The tentacles of canceling the Tokyo Olympics — or postponing or staging it in empty venues — would reach into every corner of the globe, much lik…
COVID-19: Remain calm but alert
It’s here. Unless you’ve been living under a rock you know that the strand of coronavirus that causes the disease COVID-19 has made its way to the United State…
The Latest: China records another low in new virus cases
ROME (AP) — The Latest on the coronavirus epidemic sweeping the globe (all times local):
Italian premier locks down entire country to stop virus
MILAN (AP) — Italian Premier Giuseppe Conte put his entire country on lockdown Monday to combat the coronavirus, banning all but the most important travel and …
Trainers, vets, others charged in racehorse-drugging scheme
More than two dozen people, including the trainer of champion Maximum Security, were charged in what authorities described Monday as a widespread international…
AP Explains: The oil market meltdown and its global impact
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — A clash of two oil titans - Saudi Arabia and Russia - is sending shock waves through energy markets, with wide-ranging implications f…
Florida theme parks keep eye on virus as spring break nears
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — As Florida's busy spring break season kicked off this month, coronavirus czar Vice President Mike Pence addressed something that's been on…
Dutch trial opens for 4 suspects in downing of flight MH17
SCHIPHOL, Netherlands (AP) — As the trial of three Russians and a Ukrainian charged with multiple counts of murder for their alleged involvement in the 2014 do…
Could we be heading toward a new El Nino?
Conditions across North Idaho and the much of the Far West have been very dry since the middle of February. In Coeur d’Alene, since Feb. 17, only .08 inches of…
AP FACT CHECK: Trump's rosy take on govt's handling of virus
WASHINGTON (AP) — As the stock market convulses, airline schedules buckle and businesses worry their overseas supply lines will snap, President Donald Trump is…
Italy quarantines north in drastic bid to slow virus spread
ROME (AP) — Italy took a page from China’s playbook Sunday, attempting to lock down 16 million people — more than a quarter of its population — for nearly a mo…
Oil plunges 25% as another virus-fueled trading week begins
NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices are plunging amid concern a dispute among producers could lead a global economy weakened by COVID-19 to be awash in an oversupply of…
The Latest: Cruise ship being held off Florida coast
ROME (AP) — The Latest on the coronavirus outbreak (all times local):
Behind the scenes, scientists prep for COVID-19 vaccine test
WASHINGTON (AP) — A team of scientists jostled for a view of the lab dish, staring impatiently for the first clue that an experimental vaccine against the new …
With painted faces, artists fight facial recognition tech
LONDON (AP) — As night falls in London, Georgina Rowlands and Anna Hart start applying makeup. Instead of lipstick and eyeliner, they’re covering their faces w…