One year later, NASCAR reflects on a COVID-changed sport
AVONDALE, Ariz. — The big story at Phoenix Raceway one year ago was the remarkable recovery of veteran driver Ryan Newman, who strolled around...
Democratic push to revive earmarks divides Republicans
WASHINGTON — Can lawmakers bring home the bacon without it being pork?
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Rescue aid package may reduce inequality, but for how long?
<p>WASHINGTON — Democrats have celebrated President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan as a blow against one of America’s most entrenched economic woes:...
Indianapolis arts festival kicks off during March Madness
INDIANAPOLIS — Nearly 600 artists, musicians, dancers and other creative professionals will turn downtown Indianapolis into a sidewalk art gallery and cultural festival timed...
Health system investigates photos taken in operating room
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A hospital system in western Michigan has launched an investigation after photos posted on Instagram appeared to show doctors posing...
Coronavirus pandemic casts long shadow over Dutch elections
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Housing shortages, the environment, health care, education. Dutch voters have plenty of issues to consider in next week's election but...
Anti-abortion bills abound; their fate in court is unknown
At an intense pace, lawmakers in Republican-governed states are considering an array of tough anti-abortion restrictions they hope might reach the Supreme Court and...
Schumacher’s streak could be tougher to extend than build
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Ron Capps remembers seeing his Don Schumacher Racing teammates on the starting line last year before the Gatornationals finale.
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One very jumbled year: Glimpses of AP’s pandemic journalism
Hugging loved ones. Shaking hands. Going to school. Grabbing dinner at a restaurant. Visiting elderly family members.
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Dustin Johnson decides again not to go to Japan for Olympics
<p>PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla — One year later didn't make Dustin Johnson change his mind. He's not going to the Olympics.</p>
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