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Amid pandemic, Live Nation announces drive-in concert series

Amid pandemic, Live Nation announces drive-in concert series

NEW YORK — Tour promoter Live Nation has announced its first-ever drive-in concerts series in the U.S. for July, months after the live music industry has been on lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic.
China to Canada PM: Stop 'irresponsible remarks' on spy case

China to Canada PM: Stop 'irresponsible remarks' on spy case

BEIJING — China told Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday to “stop making irresponsible remarks” after he said Beijing's decision to charge two Canadians with spying was linked to his country's arrest of a Chinese tech executive.
8 young children drown in river in southwestern Chinese city

8 young children drown in river in southwestern Chinese city

BEIJING — Eight children drowned in a river in southwestern China after one fell in and the others jumped in to help, state media said Monday.
WHO reports largest single-day increase in coronavirus cases

WHO reports largest single-day increase in coronavirus cases

GENEVA — The World Health Organization on Sunday reported the largest single-day increase in coronavirus cases by its count, at more than 183,000 new cases in the latest 24 hours.
Dimitrov positive for COVID-19, exhibition event cancelled

Dimitrov positive for COVID-19, exhibition event cancelled

ZAGREB, Croatia — Grigor Dimitrov has tested positive for COVID-19, leading to the cancellation of an exhibition event in Croatia where top-ranked Novak Djokovic was due to play in the final.
Under Trump, 'You're fired!' even greets federal prosecutors

Under Trump, 'You're fired!' even greets federal prosecutors

NEW YORK — Former Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara had a snickering response to news that his successor as top federal prosecutor was “stepping down” from the job.
Production workers to strike against major Navy shipbuilder

Production workers to strike against major Navy shipbuilder

BATH, Maine — Production workers at one of the Navy’s largest shipbuilders overwhelmingly voted to strike, rejecting Bath Iron Works’ three-year contract offer Sunday and threatening to further delay delivery of ships.
Judge: Bolton can publish book despite efforts to block it

Judge: Bolton can publish book despite efforts to block it

WASHINGTON — Former national security adviser John Bolton can move forward in publishing his tell-all book, a federal judge ruled Saturday, despite efforts by the Trump administration to block the release because of concerns that classified informati
Woman wanted after Atlanta Wendy's burns in shooting protest

Woman wanted after Atlanta Wendy's burns in shooting protest

ATLANTA — Investigators said Saturday they have issued an arrest warrant for a woman in connection with a fire at a Wendy's restaurant in Atlanta during protests over the police shooting of an African American man.
6 staffers setting up for Trump rally positive for COVID-19

6 staffers setting up for Trump rally positive for COVID-19

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's campaign says six staff members helping set up for his Saturday night rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, have tested positive for coronavirus.
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