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Cheap labor means prisons still turn a profit, even during a pandemic

By Robin McDowell, Margie Mason, Associated Press

As the coronavirus pandemic decimates many companies, big business that has become synonymous with the world's largest prison system continues to make money.

WATCH: Pence holds a roundtable in Iowa on agriculture during COVID-19

By Justin Stabley and Associated Press

Pence is expected to hold a roundtable in Iowa on the agriculture industry during the coronavirus pandemic on May 8.

WATCH: De Blasio says NYC stepping up distancing enforcement in some parks

By Karen Matthews, Marina Villeneuve, Associated Press

Some New York City parks will see stepped-up policing to stem the spread of the coronavirus, Mayor Bill de Blasio said, among other details on virus-related developments across the city.

AP report: 70 percent of U.S. Olympic sports applied for PPP funds

By Eddie Pells, Associated Press

At least 70 percent of U.S. Olympic sports organizations have applied for government funds during the coronavirus pandemic, a stark financial reality that underscores the frailties within the world’s most dominant Olympic sports system.

‘We just did our bit:’ WWII vets recall war 75 years later

By Danica Kirka, Associated Press

Seventy-five years after World War II ended in Europe, The Associated Press spoke to veterans who endured mortal danger, oppression and fear.

Polar vortex could bring rare May snow to U.S. East

By Mark Pratt, Associated Press

The northeastern U.S. is about to get a cold spring farewell from winter’s bad boy, the polar vortex, which could bring rare May snowfall and record-low temperatures to some areas over the Mother's Day weekend, forecasters say.

From misinformation to masks, 4 basic coronavirus questions answered

By Laura Santhanam

As countries around the world, including the United States, are grappling with how to contain the COVID-19 pandemic, what are scientists learning about the virus?…

U.S. approves at-home saliva-based virus test

By Associated Press

U.S. health regulators approved the first saliva-based coronavirus test that allows people to collect their own sample at home.

WATCH: Cuomo says 5-year-old New York boy dies of virus-linked illness

By Karen Matthews, Marina Villeneuve, Associated Press

The death of a 5-year-old New York boy is challenging assumptions that children are less susceptible to COVID-19 complications, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Friday.