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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…
Paul Smith's College to be training center for US Biathlon
PAUL SMITHS, N.Y. (AP) — Paul Smith’s College in upstate New York's Adirondack Mountains will serve as the eastern education and training center for US Biathlon.
Health chief halts Ohio primary; 3 other states forge ahead
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio called off its presidential primary just hours before polls were set to open there and in three other states, an 11th-hour decision …
Iditarod loses another major sponsor
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — One of the Iditarod’s top sponsors is dropping financial support, the second major sponsor with Alaska ties to sever relationships wit…
Sheriff: North Carolina man kills 6 relatives and himself
PITTSBORO, N.C. (AP) — A 66-year-old man fatally shot six relatives in a small North Carolina community over the weekend, then killed himself, authorities said Monday.
'Don't stop': When Carnegie Hall canceled, show went on
NEW YORK (AP) — How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Practice. And when the coronavirus cancels the performance you've been practicing for? Take it outside.
US census faces challenges counting small, poor Latino towns
GUADALUPE, Ariz. (AP) — The two white-washed, mission-style churches and old, wooden homes in this town of mostly Latinos and Native Americans seem misplaced n…
How social distancing works and what it means for you
NEW YORK (AP) — Can my kids go on a play date? Is it OK if I visit the gym?
5 dead, including officer and gunman, in Missouri shooting
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — A man fired randomly from his vehicle several times while driving through a southwest Missouri city before eventually crashing into a c…
AP Exclusive: Coronavirus vaccine test opens with 1st doses
SEATTLE (AP) — U.S. researchers gave the first shots in a first test of an experimental coronavirus vaccine Monday, leading off a worldwide hunt for protection…
US tells older people to stay home, all ages to avoid crowds
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House on Monday urged all older Americans to stay home and everyone to avoid crowds and eating out at restaurants as part of sweepi…
One-Two Punch: Patterson and Alexander team up on Ali book
NEW YORK (AP) — Authors James Patterson and Kwame Alexander are teaming up on a book for young people about Muhammad Ali.
'Bigger than any one of us': Biden, Sanders tackle pandemic
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders sought in the Democratic debate to cast themselves as best-positioned to lead the nat…
Peace Corps evacuating volunteers worldwide amid outbreak
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Peace Corps is telling its volunteers around the world that it is suspending all operations globally and evacuating all volunteers in lig…
Party's over: 4 states close bars, restaurants over virus
On Saturday night, revelers in many parts of the country ignored warnings against attending large gatherings to prevent the spread of coronavirus. On Sunday, i…
US moves nearer to shutdown amid coronavirus fears
CHICAGO (AP) — Officials across the country curtailed many elements of American life to fight the coronavirus outbreak on Sunday, with health officials recomme…