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Pitbull launches new song to inspire during the pandemic

LOS ANGELES — Pitbull is looking to uplift his fans around the world with a new dance anthem. The singer has teamed up with the Saban Music Group to release “I Believe That We Will Win” in the hope of turning the word fear into a positive.

Apr 17, 2020 9:40 AM Read more >

Asia Today: Abe says social distancing still insufficient

BANGKOK — Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said coronavirus social distancing efforts are still insufficient a day after he expanded a state of emergency to the entire country.

Apr 17, 2020 9:23 AM Read more >

US-Russian space crew lands safely in Kazakhstan

MOSCOW — A U.S.-Russian crew landed safely Friday in the steppes of Kazakhstan following a stint on the International Space Station and was greeted with extra precautions due to the coronavirus. NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Andrew Morgan.

Apr 17, 2020 9:11 AM Read more >

LA man denies killing ex, prominent family therapist

LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles man pleaded not guilty Thursday to killing his ex-girlfriend, a prominent family therapist and former fiancee of comedian Drew Carey, prosecutors said. Dr. Amie Harwick died Feb.

Apr 17, 2020 6:48 AM Read more >

China's virus death toll revised up sharply after review

BEIJING — China’s official death toll from the coronavirus pandemic jumped sharply Friday as the hardest-hit city of Wuhan announced a major revision that added nearly 1,300 fatalities.

Apr 17, 2020 6:23 AM Read more >

Trump gives governors options on how to reopen the economy

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has given governors a road map for recovering from the economic pain of the coronavirus pandemic, laying out “a phased and deliberate approach” to restoring normal activity in places that have strong testing and ar

Apr 17, 2020 6:07 AM Read more >

NFL star Von Miller has COVID-19, is in good spirits

AURORA, Colo. — Von Miller has the coronavirus and the NFL star wanted to come forward with his diagnosis to show people how serious the disease is.

Apr 17, 2020 12:21 AM Read more >

Asian shares climb on China data, Wall Street rally

BANGKOK — Shares surged Friday in Asia after China reported economic data that, while bleak, was better than expected.

Apr 16, 2020 9:36 PM Read more >

US job losses mount as Trump presses plan to reopen business

WASHINGTON — The ranks of America's unemployed swelled toward Great Depression-era levels Thursday, and President Donald Trump reacted to the pressure on the economy by outlining a phased approach to reopening parts of the country where the coronavir

Apr 16, 2020 9:21 PM Read more >

Trump gives governors 3-phase plan to reopen economy

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump gave governors a road map Thursday for recovering from the economic pain of the coronavirus pandemic, laying out “a phased and deliberate approach” to restoring normal activity in places that have strong testing an

Apr 16, 2020 7:46 PM Read more >