Virus outbreak keeps global markets in check
LONDON (AP) — Share prices around the world, particularly in Japan, took a hit Tuesday amid mounting fears about the eco...
China struggles to revive manufacturing amid virus outbreak
BEIJING (AP) — Factories that make the world’s smartphones, toys and other goods are struggling to reopen after a virus ...
Vietnam dissident Buddhist monk Thich Quang Do dies at 91
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Thich Quang Do, a Buddhist monk who became the public face of religious dissent in Vietnam while t...
Oilers among winners, Panthers losers at NHL trade deadline
Mired in a run of one playoff appearance in 13 seasons, the Edmonton Oilers could really use some hockey deep into April...
Bucks-Raptors, Zion vs LeBron headline rest of NBA’s week
The Toronto Raptors have done it once already, chasing down a Milwaukee Bucks team that seemed to be sprinting to the NB...
Dispute leaves Taiwanese stuck in locked-down Chinese cities
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Beauty salon operator Shelly Chen flew from Taiwan to her hometown in China last month to see her ...
5 questions before the Democrats’ South Carolina debate
Seven Democratic presidential hopefuls face off Tuesday night in South Carolina for the 10th Democratic debate. Five que...
In SC, Buttigieg faces black voters wary of a gay candidate
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina state Sen. Gerald Malloy is fine with a gay presidential candidate like Pete Buttigie...
KU routs Oklahoma State 83-58 in first game back at No. 1
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — When shots aren’t falling early, Kansas can always rely on defense and Doke.Udoka Azubuike had 19 ...
Judge orders talks about plan to move virus patients to city
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A federal judge on Monday ordered U.S. and California officials to answer questions from local ...
Amid China virus fears, even a haircut is a major operation
BEIJING (AP) — Need a trim in Beijing? You might have to wait. Even getting a haircut has become a challenge in China no...
Matthews apologizes for Nazi analogy to Sanders victory
NEW YORK (AP) — MSNBC’s Chris Matthews apologized Monday to Bernie Sanders for comparing the Democratic senator’s win in...
Dow drops over 1,000 as outbreak threatens global economy
The Dow Jones Industrial Average slumped more than 1,000 points Monday in the worst day for the stock market in two year...
Epidemic vs. pandemic? Glossary of terms for virus outbreak
OUTBREAK: A sudden rise in cases of a disease in a particular place. EPIDEMIC: A large outbreak, one that spreads among ...
The Latest: Sciorra: Testimony against Weinstein was needed
NEW YORK (AP) — The Latest on a verdict in the rape and sexual assault trial of Harvey Weinstein (all times local):5:40 ...
Fed’s Mester says rate cut unnecessary to offset virus risks
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Federal Reserve official said Monday that she does not see a need to cut interest rates yet, even as...
‘A new day’: Harvey Weinstein convicted, led away in cuffs
NEW YORK (AP) — Former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein was convicted of rape and sexual assault against two women an...
GOP lawmakers walk out after Oregon climate bill advances
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Republican senators slipped out of the Oregon State Capitol on Monday, preventing the state Senate fr...
Ex-coach gets 6 months in college scam, runs from courthouse
BOSTON (AP) — The former men’s tennis coach at the University of Texas at Austin sprinted away from a scrum of reporters...
In The Pits: NASCAR regroups after Ryan Newman accident
LAS VEGAS (AP) — This we know: Ryan Newman might very well be the toughest man in NASCAR. The Purdue graduate with an en...
Across races, religions, coalitions organize for solidarity
(RNS) — Rachel Prestipino knows how segregated Miami can be every day, including Sunday: “It’s not just at 11 a.m.” But ...
Supreme Court hears battle over Atlantic Coast Pipeline
The Supreme Court on Monday appeared ready to remove an obstacle to construction of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline, with a ...
German man drives car into Carnival crowd, injures 30
BERLIN (AP) — A man intentionally drove a car into a crowd at a Carnival parade in a small town in central Germany, inju...
Trades juice up arms race in deep Metropolitan Division
The Metropolitan Division was already the deepest and most competitive in the NHL.Now the race to the finish is getting ...
Couple lost in woods survived on muddy water, fern fronds
INVERNESS, Calif. (AP) — A couple who went missing in the woods of Northern California for a week survived by drinking f...
Thomas criticizes a previous high court opinion -- his own
WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Clarence Thomas has made no secret of his dislike of past Supreme Court decisions written by o...
Kansas back atop Top 25 as Baylor slides to No. 2 after loss
1 of 4Kansas head coach Bill Self calls a play from the bench against Baylor during the second half of an NCAA college b...
Crackdown on immigrants who use public benefits takes effect
PHOENIX (AP) — Pastor Antonio Velasquez says that before the Trump administration announced a crackdown on immigrants us...
Hero or criminal? Court hears 2 views of WikiLeaks’ Assange
LONDON (AP) — Truth-telling journalist or reckless criminal: A British judge was given two conflicting portraits of Juli...
Actor Jussie Smollett pleads not guilty to restored charges
CHICAGO (AP) — Former “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett pleaded not guilty Monday to restored charges that accuse him of st...