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Trump COVID infection thrusts world in uncharted territory

Trump COVID infection thrusts world in uncharted territory

PARIS — News that the world’s most powerful man was infected with the world’s most notorious disease dominated screens large and small, drawing shock, sympathy and some barbs for President Donald Trump.
Notre Dame's president tests positive for coronavirus

Notre Dame's president tests positive for coronavirus

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — The University of Notre Dame’s president announced Friday he tested positive for the coronavirus less than a week after he attended a White House event without wearing a mask. The Rev.
Rochester mayor indicted in campaign finance probe

Rochester mayor indicted in campaign finance probe

Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren was indicted Friday on charges she broke campaign finance rules and committed fraud during her reelection campaign three years ago, adding another layer of crisis in a city that has been reeling over its handling of a po
Steve McQueen unveils an anthology of racism and resistance

Steve McQueen unveils an anthology of racism and resistance

NEW YORK — In a movie year mostly lacking big, ambitious releases, Steve McQueen’s “Small Axe” anthology is an unqualified main event.
Sparkle, dance and postal service infuse Paris Fashion Week

Sparkle, dance and postal service infuse Paris Fashion Week

PARIS — From escapism at the disco, to resistance and aggression, even to pondering the importance of the postal service while working from home, designers in Paris have presented divergent creative responses to the global health crisis as spring-sum
Good grief! 'Peanuts' celebrates 70th anniversary with art

Good grief! 'Peanuts' celebrates 70th anniversary with art

NEW YORK — The virus pandemic won't stop Charlie Brown, Snoopy or the “Peanuts” gang from marking an important birthday and they're hoping to raise the spirits of sick kids while they celebrate.
Canadian actor Rick Moranis sucker punched while walking in NYC

Canadian actor Rick Moranis sucker punched while walking in NYC

NEW YORK — Canadian actor Rick Moranis was sucker punched by an unknown assailant while walking Thursday on a sidewalk near New York's Central Park, a law enforcement official told the Associated Press.
In Appalachia, people watch COVID-19, race issues from afar

In Appalachia, people watch COVID-19, race issues from afar

BUCHTEL, Ohio — The water, so cold that it nearly hurts, spills relentlessly into a concrete trough from three pipes driven into a hillside near the edge of town.
US unemployment drops to 7.9% but hiring slows pre-election

US unemployment drops to 7.9% but hiring slows pre-election

WASHINGTON — The U.S. unemployment rate dropped to 7.
Oops! Tennessee puts virus test supplies on an auction site

Oops! Tennessee puts virus test supplies on an auction site

NASHVILLE — Tennessee officials accidentally listed 13 pallets of coronavirus testing materials and other supplies on an auction site, officials said. The state listed the items on GovDeals.
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