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Spanish court says man's acquittal must show first in Google search

By Associated Press

The National Court said that freedom of expression took precedence over personal data protection in this case. But it said that given the circumstances the person's acquittal was important too.

U.S. added 273K jobs in February before virus escalated

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

If employers were to start slashing jobs as a consequence of the virius, it could significantly escalate the economic damage.

How the IMF is trying to reduce the economic fallout of novel coronavirus

Restrictions intended to control the global outbreak of novel coronavirus continue to increase. In many countries, schools are closed, travelers face quarantine and business has ground to a halt. William Brangham reports and Judy Woodruff talks to Kristalina Georgieva, managing…

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Sweeping Senate vote sends Trump $8.3 billion bill to fight virus

By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press

The money would pay for a multifaceted attack on a virus that is spreading more widely every day, sending financial markets spiraling, disrupting travel and potentially threatening the U.S. economy's decade-long expansion.

Former UAW president Gary Jones charged with corruption

By Ed White, Associated Press

Jones was charged with conspiracy in a document titled a criminal "information," which signals that a guilty plea is likely.

Global markets slide again amid concern over coronavirus

By Associated Press

Stocks are opening sharply lower on Wall Street, erasing 2% from major indexes, a day after surging 4% as the mood swings back to fear.

EU commission unveils climate law amid criticism

By Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press

With its proposals, which will need to be approved by lawmakers and member states, the EU's executive arm wants to transform its ambition of cutting greenhouse gas emissions to zero by mid-century into biding law. Climate activists and Green members…

Stocks soar on plans for more stimulus measures, Biden wins

By Stan Choe, Alex Veiga, Associated Press

Health care companies helped lead the gains after Biden solidified his contender status for the Democratic presidential nomination. Investors see him as a more business-friendly alternative to Bernie Sanders.

U.S. senators scrutinize web-scraping facial recognition startup

By Associated Press

Clearview AI has drawn attention following investigative reports about its practice of harvesting billions of photos from social media and other services to identify people.

U.S. stocks fall after surprise rate cut from Fed

By Stan Choe, Associated Press

After popping to a 1.5% gain shortly after the Fed's announcement, the S&P 500 swung between modest gains and losses for about an hour before turning decisively lower in the late morning.