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AP FACT CHECK: Trump isn't a king but claims expansive power

Over the past week, President Donald Trump was pretender to a throne that doesn't exist as he claimed king-like powers over ...

Analysis: With new virus plan, Trump passes buck to states

President Donald Trump's guidelines for states to reopen their economies had the hallmarks of a permission structure.

'LIBERATE!': Trump pushes states to lift virus restrictions

President Donald Trump urged supporters to “LIBERATE” three states led by Democratic governors Friday, apparently encouraging ...

Venezuela's go-to test for fighting virus raising questions

Venezuelan officials have taken to state TV in recent weeks to crow that the socialist government is conducting more ...

Relief checks are a lifeline for some, a cushion for others

Millions of Americans received government relief checks this week, and more are on the way. For some, the payment gets them ...

AP PHOTOS: Spain's race against the virus in photographs

Spain was expecting a bright, hopeful spring of blossoms, soccer games and music festivals. The eastern city of Valencia ...

Trump gives governors options on how to reopen the economy

President Donald Trump has given governors a road map for recovering from the economic pain of the coronavirus pandemic, ...

Coronavirus could complicate Trump's path to reelection

The coronavirus is poised to reshape the political map, pummeling battleground states and alarming Republicans who see early ...

Europe car sales tank 55% in March on coronavirus lockdowns

European car sales tanked last month amid strict lockdown measures to contain the coronavirus that shut down dealerships for ...

China's economy in worst downturn since '60s in virus battle

China faces a drawn-out struggle to revive an economy that suffered its biggest contraction since possibly the mid-1960s ...

Poorer countries face big risks in easing virus restrictions

As some wealthier Western nations begin easing coronavirus restrictions, many developing countries, particularly in the ...

Asian shares climb on China data, Wall Street rally

Shares surged Friday in Asia after China reported economic data that, while dismal, was better than expected. The gains ...

The Latest: Wuhan raises number of COVID-19 deaths by 1,290

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, ...

US job losses mount as Trump presses plan to reopen business

The ranks of America's unemployed swelled toward Great Depression-era levels Thursday, and President Donald Trump reacted to ...

Investigation begins into cause of massive paper mill blast

State and federal investigators began searching Thursday for the cause of a paper mill explosion that shook the ground and ...

China says no plans to limit export of anti-virus supplies

China won’t restrict exports of medical goods needed to fight the coronavirus pandemic, a government spokesman said, amid ...

Trump gives governors 3-phase plan to reopen economy

President Donald Trump gave governors a road map Thursday for recovering from the economic pain of the coronavirus pandemic, ...

Boeing to resume Washington output; data shows economic hit

The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments ...

Women's sports likely to bear brunt of coronavirus fallout

Linked to the rising call for gender equity worldwide, women’s sports were enjoying unprecedented attention and support ...

Asian stocks slide after weak US data add to global gloom

Asian stocks were mostly lower Thursday after unexpectedly weak U.S. retail and other data added to gloom about the impact ...