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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…
BREAKING: Sabrina Ionescu of Oregon headlines AP women's basketball All-America team.
NEW YORK (AP) — BREAKING: Sabrina Ionescu of Oregon headlines AP women’s basketball All-America team.
How long will Americans be fighting the coronavirus?
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a matter of days, millions of Americans have seen their lives upended by measures to curb the spread of the new coronavirus.
Get out of jail? Inmates fearful of virus argue for release
NEW YORK (AP) — Coronavirus has become a “get out of jail" card for hundreds of low-level inmates across the country, and even hard-timers are seeking their fr…
Sick staff fueled outbreak in Seattle-area care centers
SEATTLE (AP) — Staff members who worked while sick at multiple long-term care facilities contributed to the spread of COVID-19 among vulnerable elderly in the …
Apollo 15 astronaut Al Worden, who circled moon, dies at 88
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Apollo 15 astronaut Al Worden, who circled the moon alone in 1971 while his two crewmates test-drove the first lunar rover, died We…
Harry and Meghan urge 'empathy and kindness' against virus
From finding ways to help others cope to sheltering in place to canceling events, here's a look at some of the ways the entertainment industry is reacting to t…
Earthquake shakes Utah, rattling frayed coronavirus nerves
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A moderate earthquake Wednesday near Salt Lake City temporarily shut down a major air traffic hub, damaged a spire atop a temple and frig…
Cancer, heart surgeries delayed as coronavirus alters care
Some cancer surgeries are being delayed, many stent procedures for clogged arteries have been pushed back and infertility specialists were asked to postpone he…
Sanders' campaign says he's reassessing, not dropping out
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders says he is reassessing his campaign, raising questions about whether he will drop out after …
'Wonderchicken' fossil reveals ancestor of today's birds
New York (AP) — A tiny fossil skull nicknamed “Wonderchicken” is giving scientists a rare glimpse at early ancestors of today's birds. It may be the oldest kno…
POLL ALERT: Kansas finishes No. 1 in final AP Top 25, Gonzaga, Dayton, Florida State and Baylor round out top five.
NEW YORK (AP) — POLL ALERT: Kansas finishes No. 1 in final AP Top 25, Gonzaga, Dayton, Florida State and Baylor round out top five.
Norwegian musher wins Alaska's Iditarod sled dog race
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Norwegian musher Thomas Waerner easily won the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race across Alaska, one of the few U.S. sporting events not can…
Norwegian musher Thomas Waerner wins Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race across Alaska
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Norwegian musher Thomas Waerner wins Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race across Alaska.
AP VoteCast: Biden cuts deep into the Sanders coalition
WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden cut deep into Sen. Bernie Sanders' coalition of young, liberal and Latino voters on Tuesday, securing solid victories in Florida, I…
Analysis: American attitudes make virus response a hard sell
When Americans are summoned to deal with an attack or defy overwhelming odds, the response typically goes something like this: Fight. Hold the line. Stand toge…