The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting.
Associated Press
Latest from Associated Press
-
Salons, Tattoo Parlors, Spas Are Now Closing in Arizona
After mounting criticism, Ducey has ordered hair and nail salons, barbers and other businesses to close to slow the spread of the new coronavirus.
-
Another 100,000 Arizonans Projected to File for Unemployment This Week
A tidal wave of unemployment claims triggered by mass coronavirus-related layoffs has inundated Arizona’s unemployment insurance office.
-
Detroit Bus Driver Dies of COVID-19 Days After Posting Video About Coughing Rider
“For you to get on the bus … and cough several times without covering up your mouth and you know (we’re) in the middle of a pandemic — that lets me know that some folks don’t care,” bus driver Jason Hargrove said in a passionate video.
-
Navy Captain Fired After Pleading for Help With Ship’s Growing Coronavirus Outbreak
Videos posted on social media Friday morning show sailors sending the captain off with cheers.
-
U.S. Will Finally Let Gay Men Donate Blood Due to Shortage Caused By Coronavirus
The FDA’s previous rules barred donations from men who have had sex with a man in the previous year.
-
Another 6.6 Million Americans Filed for Unemployment Benefits Last Week
The latest report from the Labor Department released Thursday shows the figure for last week is much higher than the previous record of 3.3 million reported for the previous week.
-
A Growing Number of Americans Want Rent Canceled Over Coronavirus
White sheets are being hung in apartment windows to show solidarity with the #CancelRent movement that is gaining steam on Twitter, Instagram and other social media sites.
-
Photos of People Fighting Against Coronavirus Around the World
Politicians wear protective gear in Belgium. Canadians leave notes at their windows. Volunteers in Spain sew masks for nurses and doctors. Citizens disinfect streets and cars in India and Afghanistan. Pope Francis prays solo to an empty Piazza San Pietro.
-
Domestic Dispute Ends in Shootout: Officer and Suspect Both Killed
The injured officers were taken to a nearby hospital and are reported to be in stable condition.
-
The Grim Calculations Hospitals Will Have to Make During Coronavirus
As many as 900,000 coronavirus patients in the U.S. could need ventilators. Yet one group estimates the country has only 200,000, many of which already are being used by other patients.











