JK Rowling publishes first chapters of new story online

05/27/2020

LONDON (AP) — J.K. Rowling is publishing a new story called “The Ickabog,” which will be free to read online to help entertain children and families stuck at home during the coronavirus pandemic. The “Harry Potter” author said Tuesday…

Radcliffe, Beckham to read first ‘Harry Potter’ fantasy book

05/06/2020

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Celebrities including Daniel Radcliffe, David Beckham and Dakota Fanning will take part in chapter-by-chapter readings of J.K. Rowling’s first “Harry Potter” book. Rowling’s Wizarding World announced Tuesday on Twitter that all 17 chapters of “Harry…

UN chief: World should follow South Korea on COVID-19 fight

05/01/2020

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations chief said he hopes many countries in the world will follow the “remarkable example” of South Korea, which he said has been “extremely successful” in addressing the coronavirus pandemic and…

Tiger at NYC’s Bronx Zoo tests positive for coronavirus

04/06/2020

NEW YORK  — A tiger at the Bronx Zoo has tested positive for the new coronavirus, in what is believed to be the first known infection in an animal in the U.S. or a tiger anywhere, federal…

The Waiting Game: For NBA coaches, that’s the new schedule

04/03/2020

MIAMI (AP) — Orlando’s Steve Clifford figures he’s like every other NBA coach right now: Wake up, go to whatever now serves as the office, study his own team, maybe think about possible opponents, and resume planning.…

Handling mail amid coronavirus: Low risk but wash your hands

AP 03/28/2020

  Is it safe to pick up your mail? How about those packages from your online orders? And how safe are the people we count on to make those deliveries? Health experts say the risks are very…

Meghan to narrate Disney nature film in first post-royal job

03/27/2020

LONDON (AP) — Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has her first post-royal job: narrating a Disney documentary about elephants. Disney announced Thursday that the duchess, who is married to Britain’s Prince Harry, is lending her voice to…

Space Force launches its 1st mission with virus precautions

03/27/2020

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The newly established U.S. Space Force launched its first national security satellite Thursday with a leaner staff because of the coronavirus pandemic. “Nothing stops the space launch mission!” the 45th Space Wing…

Financial pain deepens as nearly 60 countries report virus

02/29/2020

TOKYO — A deepening health crisis became an economic one, too, Friday, with the virus outbreak sapping financial markets, emptying shops and businesses, and putting major sites and events off-limits. As the list of countries hit by…

Hotels, resorts told: Report location of 26 Koreans

Futch Anthony Inso, Morexette Marie B. Erram 02/28/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — “Report the whereabouts of the 26 South Koreans from Daegu City immediately.” Dr. Jaime Bernadas, Department of Health in Central Visayas (DOH-7) chief, made this call to owners of hotels and resorts in…

Public memorial service c the private Kobe Bryant

02/25/2020

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kobe Bryant’s wife remembered him as a devoted father and husband who arrived early for school pickups and wrote heartfelt cards and letters. Rob Pelinka, Bryant’s longtime agent and close friend, recalled his…

New virus has infected more than 75,000 people globally

02/21/2020

A viral outbreak that began in China has infected more than 75,000 people globally. The World Health Organization has named the illness COVID-19, referring to its origin late last year and the coronavirus that causes it. The…

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