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Mexican economy may contract by 4 to 8% in 2020
Apr. 02, 2020 05:41 PM EDT
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico's Treasury predicted Thursday that the country's economy will contract by as much as 3.9% in 2020 the face of the spreading COVID-19...
FILE - In this Nov. 7, 2019, file photo, the first panels of levee border wall are seen at a construction site along the U.S.-Mexico border, in Donna, Texas. Major construction projects moving forward along the U.S. borders with Canada and Mexico amid the coronavirus pandemic are raising fears workers could spread the sickness within nearby communities. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
With US border work on track, rural towns fear virus spread
By Matthew Brown, Stephen Groves And Cedar Attanasio
Apr. 02, 2020 05:24 PM EDT
FILE - In this March 24, 1984, file photo, Wake Forest coach Carl Tacy, left, leaves the court with members of his team following their 73-71 victory over DePaul in the semifinals of the NCAA Midwest Regional in St. Louis, Mo. ASt right is Wake Forest's Kenny Green (21). Former Wake Forest and Marshall basketball coach Carl Tacy has died at 87. Tacy's son, Carl Jr., told The Associated Press his father died early Thursday, April 2, 2020. (AP Photo/File)
Former Wake Forest basketball coach Carl Tacy dies at 87
Apr. 02, 2020 05:23 PM EDT
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, listens as President Donald Trump speaks about the coronavirus in the James Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House, Wednesday, April 1, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Battling exhaustion and trolls, Fauci says he's OK
By Michael Balsamo And Aamer Madhani
Apr. 02, 2020 05:09 PM EDT
FILE — In this May 22, 2019 file photo members of the California Teachers Association and proponents of public education march to the Capitol in Sacramento, Calif., calling for an increase in funding for public schools. Supporters of a proposed amendment to the California Constitution that would raise property taxes on some businesses say they have collected more than 1.7 million signatures. The Schools & Communities First campaign announced Thursday, April 2, 2020 it has submitted the signatures to state officials. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)
Backers of California tax initiative submit signatures
By Adam Beam
Apr. 02, 2020 04:56 PM EDT
A North Charleston police officer carries a protective mask around his gun belt while working traffic at Roper St. Francis' North Charleston office Monday, March 16, 2020, in North Charleston, S.C. Roper St. Francis Healthcare is providing drive-thru specimen collecting for patients suspected of having COVID-19 or flu who have already been screened by a virtual care provider. (AP Photo/Mic Smith)
South Carolina to give 1st responders virus address data
By Meg Kinnard
Apr. 02, 2020 04:49 PM EDT
A sparse room is seen at the field medical station set up at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, N.J., Thursday, April 2, 2020. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy toured the medical station that is expected to open early next week. It is slated to field non-coronavirus cases. It's one of four such facilities that are supposed to open in New Jersey. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New Jersey's COVID-19 death rate spikes, totaling 537
Apr. 02, 2020 04:41 PM EDT
A nun, wearing a protective face mask and disposable gloves as a precaution against the spread of the new coronavirus, and a worker carting her groceries, walk to a waiting taxi in Quito, Ecuador, Saturday, March 28, 2020. The government has declared a health emergency, enacting a curfew and restricting movement to only those who provide basic services. (AP Photo/Dolores Ochoa)
In Ecuador, families wait with their dead as bodies pile up
By Christine Armario And Gonzalo Solano
Apr. 02, 2020 04:23 PM EDT
FILE - In this July 13, 2016, file photo the main stage on the convention floor at the Quicken Loans Arena in downtown Cleveland, Ohio, is prepared for the upcoming Republican National Convention, as workers stand in a man lift. The coronavirus pandemic is forcing Democrats and Republicans to take a close look at whether they'll be able to move forward as planned this summer with conventions that typically kick off the general election season. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
Democrats delay nominating convention amid virus concerns
By Bill Barrow
Apr. 02, 2020 03:38 PM EDT
A worker cleans along the Las Vegas Strip devoid of the usual crowds as casinos and other business are closed due to the coronavirus outbreak, Tuesday, March 31, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Nevada jobless claims pile up, governor concedes problems
By Ken Ritter And Scott Sonner
Apr. 02, 2020 03:35 PM EDT
Healthcare workers assist a COVID-19 patient at one of the intensive care units (ICU) of the Germans Trias i Pujol hospital in Badalona, Barcelona province, Spain, Wednesday, April 1, 2020. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people, but for some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)
Spanish hospital personnel must improvise in a makeshift ICU
By Renata Brito
Apr. 02, 2020 03:28 PM EDT
Sergio Garcia prepares to putt on the ninth green during a practice round for The Players Championship golf tournament, Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
The Latest: First NHL player has coronavirus
By The Associated Press
Apr. 02, 2020 05:36 AM EDT
FILE - In this April 15, 2019, file photo, Lawrence Cherono, left, of Kenya, runs to the finish line to win the 123rd Boston Marathon in front of Lelisa Desisa, of Ethiopia, right, in Boston. The Boston Marathon is offering refunds for the first time because of the new coronavirus pandemic. Race organizers say anyone who was entered in the 124th edition of the race this month can still run on the rescheduled date, Sept. 14. But if they can’t make it, they can have their money back. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson, File)
The Latest: Union player tests positive, first in MLS
By The Associated Press
Apr. 01, 2020 08:57 PM EDT
FILE - In this Friday, July 12, 2019 file photo, people sitting on Murray mound celebrate after the Switzerland's Roger Federer defeated Spain's Rafael Nadal in the men's singles semifinal match on day eleven of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London. Wimbledon has been canceled for the first time since World War II because of the coronavirus pandemic. The All England Club announced after an emergency meeting that the oldest Grand Slam tournament in tennis would not be held in 2020. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland, File)
Virus forces Wimbledon cancellation for 1st time since WWII
By Howard Fendrich
Apr. 01, 2020 02:09 PM EDT
FILE - In this Sept. 3, 2014, file photo, Patrick McEnroe speaks during a news conference at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York. Former U.S. Davis Cup captain Patrick McEnroe says in a video posted on social media that he tested positive for the coronavirus. McEnroe, younger brother of eight-time major champion John, said he did a drive-through test in upstate New York after developing what he called "minor symptoms" about 10 days ago. Patrick McEnroe said: "The good news is I feel fine. My symptoms have passed. I feel, really, 100 percent." (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
The Latest: Becher defends Sharks' games amid county caution
By The Associated Press
Mar. 31, 2020 08:56 PM EDT
A man takes pictures of a countdown display for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics Tuesday, March 31, 2020, in Tokyo. The countdown clock is ticking again for the Tokyo Olympics. They will be July 23 to Aug. 8, 2021. The clock read 479 days to go. This seems light years away, but also small and insignificant compared to the worldwide fallout from the coronavirus. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
The countdown clock is clicking again for the Tokyo Olympics
By Stephen Wade
Mar. 31, 2020 07:37 AM EDT
FILE - In this March 3, 2020, file photo, Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) reacts to a call during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets in Boston. Celtics guard Marcus Smart says he has been cleared by medical officials after testing positive for the new coronavirus earlier this month. In a message posted late Sunday, March 29, 2020, on Twitter, Smart says he was informed of the news Friday by the Massachusetts Department of Health. He thanked everyone for their support. “Stay safe and stay together _ apart!” Smart wrote.(AP Photo/Mary Schwalm, File)
The Latest: US Open tennis site to house temporary hospital
Mar. 30, 2020 07:51 PM EDT
The Olympic rings are seen Monday, March 30, 2020, in Tokyo. The Tokyo Olympics will open next year in the same time slot scheduled for this year's games. Tokyo organizers said Monday the opening ceremony will take place on July 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Tokyo Olympics rescheduled for July 23-Aug. 8 in 2021
By Stephen Wade
Mar. 30, 2020 11:50 AM EDT
FILE - In this March 28, 2020, file, photo, a man walks at empty Ginza station underpass in Tokyo Saturday, March 28, 2020. Before the Olympics were postponed, Japan looked like it had coronavirus infections contained, even as they spread in neighboring countries. Now that the games have been pushed to next year, Tokyo’s cases are spiking, and the city's governor is requesting that people stay home, even hinting at a possible lockdown. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko, File)
Tokyo's infection spike after Olympic delay sparks questions
By Mari Yamaguchi
Mar. 30, 2020 03:42 AM EDT
U.S. forward Megan Rapinoe celebrates after scoring against Canada during the second half of a CONCACAF women's Olympic qualifying soccer match Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, in Carson, Calif. The U.S. won 3-0. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Visa extends athlete sponsorship to 2021 after Olympic delay
By Rob Harris
Mar. 29, 2020 01:12 PM EDT