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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…
AP sources: Travel ban to extend to United Kingdom, Ireland
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is expected to announce that the U.S. will broaden its European travel ban, adding the United Kingdom and Ireland to its list.
Virus-related shutdowns bringing US economy to grinding halt
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — It took 15 minutes for the coronavirus to wreck Shelley Hutchings’ carefully calculated financial plans.
For these athletes, this is a spring break they don't want
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Creighton right-hander Ben Dotzler was supposed to be in the bullpen at TD Ameritrade Park this weekend, readying himself to pitch against N…
US Hispanic Catholics are future, but priest numbers dismal
PHOENIX (AP) — Maria Chavira, a senior administrator in the Diocese of Phoenix, says Spanish-speaking Catholic parishes in her area are “bursting at the seams”…
Trump declares virus emergency; House passes aid package
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday declared the coronavirus pandemic a national emergency, freeing up money and resources to fight the outbreak…
No fans, no work: Arena workers caught in sports shutdown
MIAMI (AP) — David Edelman can usually be found at a Denver Nuggets basketball game or a Colorado Rapids soccer game. As an usher, he interacts with fans in a …
Lawyer: Man killed by officer was asleep when police fired
SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — A Maryland man who was shot and killed by a police officer was asleep in his bedroom when police opened fire from outside his house, …
Election officials: Tuesday primaries on despite virus fears
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Elections officials in the four states holding presidential primaries next week say they have no plans to postpone voting amid widespread…
Louisiana governor moves primary because of coronavirus
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana's governor Friday postponed the state's presidential primaries due to fears of the coronavirus, making it the first state to …
US hospitals brace for 'tremendous strain' from new virus
U.S. hospitals are setting up circus-like triage tents, calling doctors out of retirement, guarding their supplies of face masks and making plans to cancel ele…
Some casinos drop buffets, live shows as virus spreads in US
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — A Pennsylvania casino shut down temporarily, some Las Vegas casinos closed their buffets and nightclubs, and the Hard Rock chain can…
Boston Marathon postponed until Sept. 14 amid virus concerns
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Marathon on Friday was postponed for five months due to the coronavirus pandemic, sacrificing the customary Patriots Day start in the …
Ex-Canadian football player admits to college scam
BOSTON (AP) — A former Canadian Football League player pleaded guilty Friday to participating in a college admissions cheating scheme by hiring someone take th…
Organizers postpone the Boston Marathon until Sept. 14 because of rising concerns over the coronavirus pandemic
BOSTON (AP) — Organizers postpone the Boston Marathon until Sept. 14 because of rising concerns over the coronavirus pandemic.
Virus darkens stages, silences orchestras across the US
NEW YORK (AP) — The stage at the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle is quiet. There is no music coming from the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the members of Pearl J…