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It's been an intense hurricane season in the Pacific and there's still a long way to go
The most active season on record in the eastern Pacific was 1992, when there were 25 named storms, Rosencrans said…
Trump's focus on his base complicates path to reelection
In times of war and national strife, presidents typically try to unite a broken country and see their approval ratings soar
Fauci says 'rolling reentry' of US economy possible in May
The United States’ top infectious disease expert says the economy in parts of the country could have a “rolling reentry” as early as next month, provided healt…
AP FACT CHECK: Trump pitches drug unapproved for coronavirus
President Donald Trump is pitching a medicine for COVID-19 sufferers that science has not concluded is effective or safe for their use
Americans brace for 'hardest, saddest' week of their lives
Americans are bracing for what the nation’s top doctor warned would be “the hardest and saddest week” of their lives because of the coronavirus
Tiger at NYC's Bronx Zoo tests positive for coronavirus
A tiger at the Bronx Zoo in New York City has tested positive for the new coronavirus
U.S. ‘wasted’ months before preparing for virus pandemic
By MICHAEL BIESECKER
Trump says ‘toughest’ weeks ahead as coronavirus spreads
BY KEVIN FREKING and COLLEEN LONG
Hunt for medical supplies creates marketplace of desperation
By BRIAN WITTE
More than 50 infected with virus at California nursing home
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Southern California nursing home has been hit hard by the coronavirus, with more than 50 residents infected — a troubling development amid…
Should you wear mask in public if not sick with coronavirus?
WASHINGTON (AP) — If you’re not sick with the new coronavirus, should you wear a mask in public? Global health authorities say no. Amid a shortage of masks, th…
What you need to know today about the virus outbreak
The U.S. death toll from the coronavirus climbed past 3,500 Tuesday, eclipsing China’s official count. President Donald Trump warned Americans to brace…
Virus disrupts pregnancy plans, raises anxiety and questions
Some pregnant women fear giving birth with no loved ones by their side. Others worry about getting sick with COVID-19 and not being able to hold their newborns…
Hospitals overflowing with bodies in US epicenter of virus
NEW YORK (AP) — It has become a grim ritual outside New York City’s hospitals: workers in protective gear loading the bodies of coronavirus victims into refrig…
US finds major cross-border tunnel used to smuggle drugs
SAN DIEGO (AP) — A large haul of drugs, including opioids, methamphetamine and cocaine, being smuggled from Mexico to California was seized from a cross-border…
Florida docking plan in the works for ill-fated cruise ships
MIAMI (AP) — Passengers from an ill-fated South American cruise are anxious to disembark once they reach Florida, but Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state's health…