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Trump administration to release final rule on mileage rollback

By Ellen Knickmeyer, Tom Krisher, Associated Press

The Trump administration is expected to release a final rule Tuesday on mileage standards through 2026.

Tokyo’s infection spike after Olympic delay sparks questions

By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press

The sudden rise in the number of virus cases in Tokyo and the government's strong actions immediately after the Olympic postponement have raised questions in parliament and among citizens about whether Japan understated the extent of the outbreak and delayed…

Stocks up over 5% amid building hopes for U.S. virus stimulus

By Associated Press

Stocks around the world rallied Tuesday amid expectations that Congress is nearing a deal to pump nearly $2 trillion of aid into the coronavirus-ravaged economy.

UN: 85% of new infections, deaths coming from Europe and U.S.

By David Rising, Chris Blake, Associated Press

Overnight reporting showed 85% of the new cases are being reported in Europe and the United States, said Dr. Margaret Harris, a WHO spokeswoman.

Fed to buy as much government debt as needed to aid economy

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

The Fed's announcement Monday removes any dollar limits from its plans to support the flow of credit through an economy that has been ravaged by the viral outbreak.

War-torn Syria braces for lockdown after first virus case is confirmed

By Albert Aji, Bassem Mroue, Associated Press

The arrival of the global pandemic in Syria as well as the Gaza Strip has raised concerns it could run rampant in some of the most vulnerable areas in the Middle East.

Singer, actor, ‘The Gambler’: Kenny Rogers dies at 81

By Kristin M. Hall, Associated Press

Actor-singer Kenny Rogers, the smooth, Grammy-winning balladeer who spanned jazz, folk, country and pop with such hits as “Lucille,” “Lady” and “Islands in the Stream” and embraced his persona as “The Gambler” on record and on TV, died Friday night.

Protests and celebrations mark Women’s Day, despite threats

By Adam Geller, Associated Press

NEW YORK — From the streets of Manila to a school in East London, people around the world marked International Women’s Day on Sunday with calls to end exploitation and increase equality. But tensions marred some celebrations, with police arresting…

AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s sunny side up take on coronavirus

By Calvin Woodward, Hope Yen, Associated Press

As the stock market convulses, airline schedules buckle and businesses worry their overseas supply lines will snap, President Donald Trump is looking on the sunny side of an economy clouded by the coronavirus.

Judge orders feds to release immigrants detained during marriage interviews

By Regina Garcia Cano, Associated Press

A federal judge in Maryland has banned immigration officials from arresting, detaining and deporting immigrants who are seeking legal status based on their marriages to U.S. citizens.