Young climate activists slowed by pandemic, but not defeated
Apr 20, 2020
By MARTHA IRVINE and CHRISTINA LARSON AP - Jamie Margolin had not expected to be sitting in her bedroom right now. The high school senior had prom and graduation coming up, but so much more:…
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4 things to know today - that aren’t about the virus
Apr 17, 2020
By The Associated Press Your daily look at late-breaking news and stories that are being talked about: 1. ISS CREW LANDS IN KAZAKHSTAN An International Space Station crew has landed safely in Kazakhstan after more than…
For meat plant workers, virus makes a hard job perilous
Apr 16, 2020
By STEPHEN GROVES SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Kulule Amosa’s husband earns $17.70 an hour at a South Dakota pork plant doing a job so physically demanding it can only be performed in 30-minute increments.…
Commerce locks up and retail sales plunge unprecedented 8.7%
Apr 15, 2020
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER and ANNE D'INNOCENZIO WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. retail sales plummeted 8.7% in March, an unprecedented decline, as the viral outbreak forced an almost complete lockdown of commerce nationwide. The deterioration of sales…
Fauci: ‘We’re not there yet’ on key steps to reopen economy
Apr 14, 2020
By LAURAN NEERGAARD and JULIE PACE WASHINGTON (AP) — Dr. Anthony Fauci, the government’s top infectious disease expert, said Tuesday the U.S. does not yet have the critical testing and tracing procedures needed to begin…
US stocks open lower following their biggest week since 1974
Apr 13, 2020
By ALEX VEIGA Stocks fell broadly in early trading on Wall Street as the market gave back some gains after notching its best week since 1974. The S&P 500 was down 1.2% after surging 12%…
Economic devastation looms on a Good Friday like no other
Apr 10, 2020
By ARITZ PARRA and ELENA BECATOROS MADRID (AP) — Christians around the world observed a Good Friday like no other, at home watching livestreams instead of at church, as pressure mounted on governments to restart…
The Latest: Fauci: Don’t assume virus fades in warm weather
Apr 09, 2020
The Associated Press The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more…
5 things to know today - that aren’t about the virus
Apr 08, 2020
By The Associated Press Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that are being talked about today: 1. TRUMP SHAKES UP PRESS TEAM Kayleigh McEnany, a top Trump campaign spokeswoman and a regular…
NYC virus deaths exceed 3,200, topping toll for 9/11 attacks
Apr 07, 2020
By MARINA VILLENEUVE and LORI HINNANT NEW YORK (AP) — New York City’s death toll from the coronavirus officially eclipsed the number of those killed at the World Trade Center on 9/11, health officials said…