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Russia reports another 10,000 cases; Italy eyes lifting travel ban
Russian officials said Friday more than 10,000 new coronavirus cases have been reported and the central Italian government is set to end inter-regional travel restrictions.
National parks, historic sites partly reopening June 1, but no camping yet
Canada is slowly beginning to emerge from its COVID-19 cocoon, with the federal government poised to announce a gradual reopening of national parks and heritage sites, and more provinces taking...
Russia delivered 25,000 tons of wheat to North Korea, Embassy says
Russia has donated 25,000 tons of wheat to North Korea amid international assessments of a food shortage in the country.
Increased foreign threat to COVID-19 research prompts extraordinary warning from Canada's spy agencies
Canada's spy agencies are warning that Canadian intellectual property linked to the pandemic is a "valuable target" for state-sponsored actors — just a day after U.S. intelligence agencies raised the...
Letters to the Editor: Buy a Tesla? Not when Elon Musk flouts coronavirus rules
A reader who admired Elon Musk and was considering buying a Tesla is having second thoughts.
Rand Paul isn't a subliterate yawper like Trump. But he's spreading the same deadly coronavirus lies
Rand Paul is one of those figures in public life who is wrong, wrong, and wrong again — and somehow is never called to account.
Letters to the Editor: Why corporate nursing homes can't handle the coronavirus
A readers whose mother entered a nursing home in 1984 noticed a decline in cleanliness and quality when a chain took over the facility.
UPI News Quiz: 'Hamilton,' pandemic, grocery prices
'Hamilton,' pandemic, grocery prices -- how well did you follow this week's headlines? Take the UPI New Quiz for May 15, 2020.
White House threatens to veto $3T HEROES Act
The White House has threatened to veto a $3 trillion coronavirus relief bill that House Democrats hope to table for a vote on Friday.
Grocery stores face temporary mushroom shortages
Mushrooms are in short supply at grocery stores across the country this month due in part to a continued spike in sales during the coronavirus pandemic.
Famous birthdays for May 15: Jasper Johns, Lainie Kazan
Artist Jasper Johns turns 90 and actor Lainie Kazan turns 80, among the famous birthdays for May 15.
Gov. Newsom slashes California budget to combat deficit caused by COVID-19
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has slashed billions from the state's budget to offset the economic effects incurred by the coronavirus pandemic.
Pompeo: United States condemns China's attempts to 'steal' COVID-19 data
The United States condemns China's attempts to "steal" U.S. intellectual property and data related to COVID-19 research, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Thursday.
CDC releases new guidance for businesses, schools to reopen
The CDC on Thursday released guidelines or workplaces, schools, childcare facilities, retailers, restaurants, bars and other businesses to reopen following restrictions to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Baseball in 100-degree heat? Arizona plan for MLB games a tough sell
Potentially playing games in the middle of the scorching Arizona summer is just one of the issues MLB will need to figure out before the season starts.
Supreme Court denies appeal by inmates over Texas prison's COVID-19 protections
The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected an appeal by two inmates to lift a stay on an order requiring a geriatric prison to take additional precautions to prevent the spread...
NASCAR adds five races to Cup Series schedule ahead of return to track
As NASCAR prepares to resume its season, the stock car series announced Thursday its next installment of races through June 21.
Coronavirus leads to L.A. County Fair cancellation. It's the first time since WWII
Live most other regional fairs and large gatherings, the Los Angeles County Fair won't happen as scheduled in September.
Coronavirus threatened their spring musical. But theater students say the show must go on
From Zoom practices to at-home recordings, the Orange County School of the Arts is performing its spring musical entirely online.
Drug and chemical firms relax patent controls for COVID-19 response
Gilead offers royalty-free licenses on remdesivir, consortium pledges not to prosecute IP violations done to fight the pandemic
Arrest warrants issued for Giants' DeAndre Baker, Seahawks' Quinton Dunbar
Police in Florida have issued arrest warrants for New York Giants cornerback DeAndre Baker and Seattle Seahawks defensive back Quinton Dunbar in connection to an armed robbery investigation.
Justin Thomas to grace cover of new PGA Tour video game
Justin Thomas, a 12-time winner on the PGA Tour, was revealed as the cover athlete of the upcoming PGA Tour 2K21 video game, which is set to release later this...
Nearly a third of California counties have contained coronavirus enough to allow more reopenings
California reopening: Nearly a third of counties have contained coronavirus enough to allow fewer restrictions.
Pentagon removes official in charge of executing Defense Production Act
The Department of Defense confirmed Thursday that it removed its lead official responsible for executing the Defense Production Act to increase production of masks and other equipment to fight the...
California faces 'jaw dropping' unemployment, requiring more federal loans, Newsom says
At a news conference Thursday to present a revised state budget for the fiscal year starting July 1, Newsom said the state will need $43.8 billion to cover unemployment claims...
IOC anticipates $800M in costs for postponed Tokyo Olympics
The International Olympic Committee on Thursday announced it anticipates owing $800 million in expenses for planning the postponed 2020 Summer Olympics and aid for organizations supporting sports and athletes.
'Frozen' will not reopen on Broadway post pandemic
Disney Theater Productions announced Tuesday that the Broadway production of "Frozen" will not reopen when New York theaters resume after the summer.
'Scarface' remake taps Luca Guadagnino as director
Universal Pictures announced Thursday that "Call Me By Your Name" and "Suspiria" director Luca Guadagnino would helm a remake of "Scarface."