July 15, 2020 at 9:45 PM EDT - Updated July 15 at 11:42 PM BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) — Clint Bowyer hopped off his pit stand at Bristol Motor Speedway to learn he’d won the fan vote to advance into … [Read more...] about NASCAR hosts largest sporting event crowd since pandemic
Special Coverage: Coronavirus
Congress eyes new virus aid as school, health crisis deepens
By LISA MASCARO | July 15, 2020 at 8:46 PM EDT - Updated July 21 at 5:20 PM WASHINGTON (AP) — Two months after House Democrats approved a $3 trillion COVID-19 aid package, Senate Republicans … [Read more...] about Congress eyes new virus aid as school, health crisis deepens
2021 New Year’s Day Rose Parade canceled for coronavirus
July 15, 2020 at 2:23 PM EDT - Updated July 15 at 3:42 PM PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — The 2021 Rose Parade has been canceled because of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on planning for the New … [Read more...] about 2021 New Year’s Day Rose Parade canceled for coronavirus
Oklahoma’s governor says he’s tested positive for COVID-19
By SEAN MURPHY | July 15, 2020 at 12:01 PM EDT - Updated July 15 at 11:47 PM OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt announced Wednesday that he has tested positive for the coronavirus … [Read more...] about Oklahoma’s governor says he’s tested positive for COVID-19
Walmart, Sam’s Club requiring shoppers to wear face masks
July 15, 2020 at 10:55 AM EDT - Updated July 15 at 10:42 PM (Gray News) - Retail giant Walmart will soon require customers to wear face masks inside all of its stores. The company announced … [Read more...] about Walmart, Sam’s Club requiring shoppers to wear face masks
Virus cases rise in U.S. states amid new world restrictions
By COSTAS KANTOURIS, VANESSA GERA and ROD McGUIRK Associated Press | July 15, 2020 at 5:44 AM EDT - Updated July 15 at 10:00 PM MIAMI (AP) — California, Arizona, Texas and Florida together … [Read more...] about Virus cases rise in U.S. states amid new world restrictions
Canada, US and Mexico poised to extend border restrictions to Aug. 21
By ROB GILLIES | July 14, 2020 at 12:05 PM EDT - Updated July 15 at 6:52 AM TORONTO (AP) — The U.S., Canada and Mexico are poised to extend their agreements to keep their shared borders closed … [Read more...] about Canada, US and Mexico poised to extend border restrictions to Aug. 21
Best Buy to require customers to wear masks amid virus spike
By ANNE D'INNOCENZIO | July 14, 2020 at 7:01 PM EDT - Updated July 14 at 7:01 PM NEW YORK (AP) — Best Buy, the nation’s largest consumer electronics chain, will require customers to wear face … [Read more...] about Best Buy to require customers to wear masks amid virus spike
Trump administration rescinds rule on foreign students
By COLLIN BINKLEY AP Education Writer | July 14, 2020 at 3:30 PM EDT - Updated July 15 at 5:11 AM BOSTON (AP) — Facing eight federal lawsuits and opposition from hundreds of universities, the … [Read more...] about Trump administration rescinds rule on foreign students
First COVID-19 vaccine tested in US poised for final testing
The vaccine requires two doses, a month apart Protecting Yourself from Coronavirus (May 2020) By LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer | July 14, 2020 at 5:32 PM EDT - Updated July … [Read more...] about First COVID-19 vaccine tested in US poised for final testing