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OPEC, oil nations agree to nearly 10M barrel cut amid virus
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – OPEC, Russia and other oil-producing nations on Sunday finalized an…
Alabama eases virus restrictions as storms sweep the South
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey issued an emergency order Sunday temporarily suspending state…
In divergent Easter celebrations, prayers for virus victims
Christians around the world celebrated an Easter Sunday upended by the coronavirus without the usual…
As the going gets tough, America returns to experts for help
An invisible enemy is killing thousands and forcing people worldwide to cower behind closed doors.…
With a bike and loudspeakers, London vicar spreads the word
LONDON – Pat Allerton, the vicar of an Anglican church in London’s fashionable Notting Hill…
Smithfield closes South Dakota pork plant due to coronavirus
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Virginia-based Smithfield Foods announced Sunday that it is closing its pork…
Herald: DeSantis lawyer pressured law firm not to file suit
MIAMI – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ general counsel pressured a law firm representing the Miami…
4 injured in Alaska plane crash; virus stalls investigation
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – A plane crash in Alaska injured four people but the National Transportation…
Words to remember: Canadian newsmakers have their say on COVID-19
A look at some of the top quotes from Sunday on COVID-19 in Canada: “This…
40th anniversary of Marathon of Hope can inspire Canadians during COVID battle
VANCOUVER – Forty years after Terry Fox began his Marathon of Hope, his brother says…
Guam worries as sailors from virus-hit ship take over hotels
HONOLULU – People in Guam are used to a constant U.S. military presence on the…
Canada asks Iran to delay download of Flight 752 black boxes due to COVID-19
OTTAWA – Canadian authorities are blaming travel restrictions related to COVID-19 for a request that…
Trump’s developer friend Stanley Chera dies of coronavirus
WASHINGTON – A friend and donor to President Donald Trump who the president had said…
Pope urges solidarity on an Easter of both joy, virus sorrow
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis called for global solidarity Sunday to confront the “epochal challenge”…
India, Pakistan troops trade heavy fire in Kashmir; 3 killed
SRINAGAR, India – Tensions between India and Pakistan flared again in disputed Kashmir on Sunday…
Online service held for Kennedy family members who drowned
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – A family member said thousands of people attended a virtual memorial service…
Royal Caribbean founder who helped grow field dies at age 90
MIAMI – Arne Wilhelmsen, a founder of Royal Caribbean Cruises who helped shape the modern…
Docs, nurses give taxi driver rare fares during pandemic
NEW YORK – Nicolae Hent often would begin his day at JFK Airport, where he…
Canadians mark Easter as COVID-19 continues to cause pain, grief for many
OTTAWA – Canada’s political leaders joined Christians from across the country in marking Easter Sunday…
Average US gas price drops 14 cents over 2 weeks to $2.01
CAMARILLO, Calif. – The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline fell 14 cents over the…
Report: Stockpile of 39 million masks exposed as fake
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – A major California labour union that claimed to have discovered a stockpile…
Motor racing great Stirling Moss dies aged 90
LONDON – Stirling Moss, a daring, speed-loving Englishman regarded as the greatest Formula One driver…
Public apology issued after man caught spitting on Vancouver condo elevator
VANCOUVER – A man is apologizing after facing a backlash over a video of him…
Fears of ‘Wild West’ as COVID-19 blood tests hit the market
WASHINGTON – Blood tests for the coronavirus could play a key role in deciding whether…