May 08 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. Continue reading
May 08 Markets closed to control Mexico's enthusiastic Mother's Day By Carlos Rodriguez, Associated Press Few countries celebrate Mother's Day with as much gusto as Mexico, and that has authorities worried that the celebration could threaten lock-down measures and spread the new coronavirus. Continue reading
May 08 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. Continue reading
May 08 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. Continue reading
May 08 Pence's press secretary tests positive for coronavirus By Darlene Superville, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press An aide to Vice President Mike Pence has the coronavirus, marking the second person in the White House complex known to test positive this week. Continue reading
May 08 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. Continue reading
May 08 WATCH: WHO addresses link between wet markets and coronavirus By Associated Press The World Health Organization has said wet markets like those in Wuhan widely linked to the emergence of the new coronavirus were often overcrowded, and good hygiene and food safety standards were not being met. Continue reading
May 08 '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. Continue reading
May 08 COVID-19 deaths in Italy exceed 30,000 By Associated Press The Health Ministry registered 243 deaths on Friday, bringing the total of those who died in the country to 30,201. Italy was the first country in Europe with a major outbreak of the coronavirus. Continue reading
May 08 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?… Continue reading