NEW YORK (AP) — Hugh Downs, the genial, versatile broadcaster who became one of television’s most familiar and welcome faces with more than 15,000 hours on news, game and talk shows, has... READ MORE »
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The title sponsor of the Washington Redskins' stadium wants the NFL team to change its name.
"We have communicated to the team in Washington our request that they change... READ MORE »
Authorities are closing honky tonks, bars and other drinking establishments in some parts of the U.S. to stem the surge of COVID-19 infections — a move backed by sound science about risk... READ MORE »
LOS ANGELES (AP) — City leaders voted Wednesday to slash the Los Angeles Police Department budget by $150 million, reducing the number of officers to a level not seen for more than a decade... READ MORE »
Does wearing a mask pose any health risks?
No, not for most people. Babies and toddlers should not wear masks because they could suffocate. The same goes for anyone who has trouble removing... READ MORE »
NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball's minor leagues canceled their seasons Tuesday because of the coronavirus pandemic, and the head of their governing body said more than half of the 160 teams were... READ MORE »
WASHINGTON (AP) — In Republican circles — with the notable exception of the man who leads the party — the debate about masks is over: It’s time to put one on.
As a surge of infections... READ MORE »
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong police made their first arrests under a new national security law imposed by China's central government, arresting at least two protesters Wednesday for carrying... READ MORE »
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union is set to make public Tuesday a list of countries whose citizens will be allowed to enter 31 European countries, but most Americans are likely to be... READ MORE »
WASHINGTON (AP) — The biggest cases of the Supreme Court term so far have a surprising common thread.
On a court with five Republican appointees, the liberal justices have been in the... READ MORE »
