By DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Drowned out by the coronavirus and national politics, Republican and Democratic operatives are quietly preparing for a battle of state legi…
Watchdog who found hospital shortages unfazed by Trump barbs
By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The author of a federal report that found U.S. hospitals faced severe shortages of coronavirus test supplies says she is not intimidated by criticism…
In a first, Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Trump tweets
By BARBARA ORTUTAY and DINO HAZELL Associated Press For the first time, Twitter has flagged some of President Donald Trump’s tweets with a fact-check warning. On Tuesday, Twitter added a warning…
NHL moves ahead with 24-team playoff format if play resumes
By STEPHEN WHYNO and JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writers The NHL will abandon the rest of the regular season and go straight into the playoffs with 24 teams instead of 16 — if it is able to resume play. The…
Players call MLB economic proposal `extremely disappointing’
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A rookie at the major league minimum would make a higher percentage of his salary than multimillionaire stars like Mike Trout or Gerrit Cole under a s…
Ohio to test all staff members in state’s nursing homes
By ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS Associated Press COLUMBUS (AP) — All staff members in the state’s nursing homes will be tested for the coronavirus, Republican Gov. Mike DeWine said Tuesday, announcing a rampe…
Police: Teen found slain may have been carjacking victim
CLEVELAND (AP) — A teenager found slain on a Cleveland street may have been the victim of a carjacking, police said. Cleveland police said the victim, possibly a juvenile 14 to 16 years old, was found…
Americans finding ways to stay active while keeping distance
By ERIC OLSON AP Sports Writer Vicki L. Friedman always wanted to play golf with her adult sons but until this spring couldn’t find time to learn the game and practice. Shaun Warkentin was looking for…
Pandemic brings smaller, subdued Memorial Day observances
By AMY FORLITI and MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Americans settled for small processions and online tributes instead of parades Monday as they observed Memorial Day in the shad…
Federal coronavirus testing plan puts burden on states
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration’s new strategy for coronavirus testing puts much of the burden on states while promising to provide supplies such as swabs and material to transport specimen…