Virus staffing issues suspend flights to NYC, Philadelphia
NEW YORK (AP) — The Federal Aviation Administration is temporarily halting flights to New York City-area airports because of coronavirus-related staffing issues at a regionalRead More
Pop superstar Rihanna donates $5 million to relief efforts
From finding ways to help others cope to sheltering in place to canceling events, here’s a look at some of the ways the entertainment industryRead More
Italy virus cases soar again; NY eyes temporary hospitals
Italy’s tally of coronavirus cases and deaths continues to soar, with officials on Saturday announcing new day-to-day highs: 793 dead and 6,557 cases. The country,Read More
Virus grows, as do questions: Will the Tokyo Olympics open?
TOKYO (AP) — The Olympic flame has arrived in Japan from Greece. Next comes the torch relay around the country, which is scheduled to startRead More
Lockdowns multiply globally as virus strains health systems
BERLIN (AP) — Streets, squares and highways were deserted in large parts of the world Saturday as curfews and lockdowns multiplied in the face ofRead More
Singer, actor, ‘The Gambler’: Kenny Rogers dies at 81
Actor-singer Kenny Rogers, the smooth, Grammy-winning balladeer who spanned jazz, folk, country and pop with such hits as “Lucille,” “Lady” and “Islands in the Stream”Read More
What you need to know today about the virus outbreak
The death toll from the global coronavirus pandemic surpassed 10,000 people worldwide and the effects of a global economy grinding to a halt because of the pandemicRead More
Producer, actors lose appeal in Weinstein Co. bankruptcy
DOVER, Del. (AP) — A federal judge in Delaware has rejected an appeal by the producer and stars of the film “Silver Linings Playbook” stemmingRead More
Imports of medical supplies plummet as demand in US soars
The critical shortage of medical supplies across the U.S., including testing swabs, protective masks, surgical gowns and hand sanitizer, can be tied to a suddenRead More
Lawrence man accused of identity theft pleads guilty
BOSTON (AP) — A man accused of using another person’s Social Security number to fraudulently obtain an identification card is faced with time in prison.Read More