The United States is at "a critical inflection point" in the coronavirus outbreak, the U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams said Monday. To ensure the country's hospitals can treat the people who get sick, aggressive mitigation steps are needed, he…
The New York City Police Department said it has made two hate crime arrests in the cases of victims who were targeted by assailants who made anti-Asian statements. The arrests come as Asian-Americans across the country are experiencing heightened discrimination,…
Starbucks is only serving customers "to go" in the U.S. and Canada in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus. The coffee chain will also completely close stores in some areas, including in regions which are seeing wider outbreaks…
U.S. researchers have given a healthy volunteer the first shot of an experimental coronavirus vaccine as anxiously awaited testing opens.
New York City this week will shut down all theaters, nightclubs and concert venues due to coronavirus, and all dining establishments will become take-out and delivery only, the mayor announced Sunday night. The changes begin 9 a.m. Tuesday. "This is…
The Federal Reserve took emergency action Sunday and slashed its benchmark interest rate by a full percentage point to nearly zero to try to offset the economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak. In another move to boost growth, the central…
Joe Biden on Sunday committed to picking a woman running mate if he is the Democratic presidential nominee. Biden made the statement during the Democratic debate in Washington, D.C. "I commit that I will in fact pick a woman to…
Global stock markets are sliding after the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate to near zero Sunday evening to help blunt the economic damage from the fast-spreading novel coronavirus. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell called the actions "strong measures," but the…
Washington — President Trump said Sunday he is "strongly considering" granting a pardon to Michael Flynn, his former national security adviser who pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI more than two years ago. "So now it is reported that,…
Apple CEO Tim Cook announced Monday that the company is closing all of its stores outside China for two weeks amid the coronavirus pandemic. Stores in China will now reopen. "In our workplaces and communities, we must do all we…
A barrage of rockets hit a base housing U.S. and other coalition troops north of Baghdad, Iraqi security officials said Saturday. The attack occurred just days after a similar attack killed three servicemen, including two Americans. At least two Iraqi…
As weary travelers returned to the U.S. amid coronavirus-related travel restrictions, they were greeted with packed, hourslong waits for required medical screenings at airports. Posts on social media indicated passengers at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport waited upward of four hours…
President Trump's doctor said Saturday the president had tested negative for coronavirus. Mr. Trump said at a press conference earlier in the day that he had been tested Friday. "I also took the test last night. I decided I should…
"This decision is in the best interest of public health, including that of coaches, administrators, fans and, most importantly, our student-athletes."
Only essential staff, limited family attendance at championships including basketball tournaments.
Congress is quickly unveiling a coronavirus aid package while President Donald Trump is considering a national disaster declaration
Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 23 years in prison for rape and sexual assault.
DETROIT (AP) - The Latest on the 2020 Democratic presidential primaries (all times local): 9:50 p.m. Tech entrepreneur Andrew Yang is backing Joe Biden’s presidential bid, saying it’s time for Democrats to rally around the former vice president and get…
A federal appeals court has ruled that the Justice Department must give Congress secret grand jury testimony from special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation.
Italian Premier Giuseppe Conte says he is restricting travel nationwide to try to stop the spread of the new coronavirus.
A cruise ship held off Florida's coast while two crew members were tested for the new coronavirus has docked at a port.
A third case of coronavirus has been found in Georgia.
President Donald Trump has signed an $8.3 billion measure to help tackle the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S.
Elizabeth Warren has ended her Democratic presidential bid after a disappointing finish in Super Tuesday states.