Big guys made big impression in 40-yard dash at NFL combine
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The big guys made a big statement at the NFL scouting combine Friday night.Wisconsin star Jonathan T...
The Latest: Warren says she got results post-financial crash
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The Latest on the 2020 Democratic presidential primary contest (all times local):10 p.m.Elizabet...
Trump accuses Democrats of ‘hoax’ for criticizing virus plan
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — President Donald Trump lashed out Friday at Democrats who have questioned his handling of ...
AP Explains: Why there isn’t a winner of Iowa’s Dem caucuses
WASHINGTON (AP) — The New Hampshire primary and Nevada caucuses have passed, and South Carolina’s vote is just days away...
Whistleblower: Feds helping evacuees lacked virus protection
WASHINGTON (AP) — A government whistleblower has filed a complaint alleging that some federal workers did not have the n...
Lewis, English ride exemptions to early Honda Classic lead
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Sponsor exemptions are basically free-play gifts handed out by the people in charge of g...
In scramble to stop virus, testing raises tough questions
NEW YORK (AP) — Health officials confronted tough questions and doubts Thursday about testing to intercept the fast-spre...
Buttigieg back in political fray after respite for bad cold
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A bit hoarse and with an occasional cough, Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg retu...
US women’s pursuit takes gold at track cycling championships
BERLIN (AP) — Once again, the Americans will head to the Olympics as the gold-medal favorite in the women’s team pursuit...
Ohio State star Chase Young follows in Nick Bosa’s footsteps
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Chase Young wants to follow in fellow Ohio State star Nick Bosa’s NFL footsteps, and he probably won...
California is abnormally dry after low-precipitation winter
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A dry beginning of the year has left most of California abnormally parched and officials are bracin...
Media giant Discovery insured against Olympic disruption
Baseball and basketball played before empty stands. Soccer leagues delayed matches. Clubs left out of Asian competitions...
Dominican Republic turns back cruise ship amid virus fears
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — The Dominican Republic turned back a cruise ship carrying 1,500 people on Thurs...
US Olympic marketing chief Lisa Baird is NWSL commissioner
The marketing executive who branded the U.S. Olympic squad “Team USA” will now try to turn American women’s soccer playe...
Sanders pitches black voters on ideas and history, not faith
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — When black voters in South Carolina consider Bernie Sanders, they don’t tend to think of h...
US mortgage rates decline; 30-year loan at 3.45%
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. long-term mortgage rates declined this week as growing concern over the economic impact of China’...
Steyer courts voters that Biden needs for decisive SC win
GEORGETOWN, S.C. (AP) — Joe Biden’s political future depends on convincing South Carolina’s black voters to rally behind...
Loughlin, Giannulli set for October trial in college scam
BOSTON (AP) — TV actress Lori Loughlin and her fashion designer husband, Mossimo Giannulli, will go on trial in October ...
Virus response in Mideast tainted by political views of Iran
BEIRUT (AP) — In the Middle East, even virus outbreaks are political. The coronavirus has killed 26 people in Iran -- th...
Serie A’s biggest match could be played in empty stadium
MILAN (AP) — Inter Milan coach Antonio Conte probably won’t have to sit through a torrent of boos when he returns to Tur...
Kobe Bryant handprints, other memorabilia up for auction
NEW YORK (AP) — Some key Kobe Bryant memorabilia, including two of his Los Angeles Lakers uniforms and cement handprints...
US economy grew at 2.1% rate in Q4 but virus threat looms
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 2.1% in the final quarter of last year, but damage from the...
Putin rejected offer to use body doubles during Chechen war
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin said he had rejected an offer to use body doubles for personal protection...
Pope cancels visit with Rome priests for ‘slight’ illness
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis is sick and he skipped a planned Mass with Rome clergy across town on Thursday, officia...
UK court blocks Heathrow expansion over climate concerns
LONDON (AP) — Campaigners won a court ruling Thursday to block the plan for a third runway at Heathrow Airport on enviro...
No. 10 Creighton’s streak puts 1st Big East title in sight
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A season that started with low expectations could finish at unprecedented heights for Creighton.The 1...
Labor union unveils $150M campaign to help defeat Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — One of the nation’s largest labor unions is unveiling plans to invest $150 million in a nationwide cam...
Fight by 2 Republicans for Georgia Senate seat unnerves GOP
MARIETTA, Ga. (AP) — A Republican congressman’s decision to challenge freshly appointed Sen. Kelly Loeffler is pitting ...
Asian shares slump after Trump announcement on virus plans
Shares fell in Asia on Thursday after President Donald Trump announced the U.S. was stepping up its efforts to combat th...
Joel Embiid sprains shoulder, Sixers lose to Cavs 108-94
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers suddenly have a lot more to worry about than their poor road record or playoff s...