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Fiat Chrysler swings to loss as virus hits production, sales

Fiat Chrysler swings to loss as virus hits production, sales

MILAN — Fiat Chrysler Automobiles on Tuesday reported a first-quarter net loss of 1.7 billion euros ($1.
As Trump resumes travel, staff takes risks to prepare trip

As Trump resumes travel, staff takes risks to prepare trip

WASHINGTON — For much of the last two months, President Donald Trump has rarely left the grounds of the White House as he’s dealt with the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic and sought to minimize his own exposure to the disease.
US service sector shrinks; first time since Great Recession

US service sector shrinks; first time since Great Recession

WASHINGTON — The U.S. service sector shrank for the first time in a decade last month as the pandemic forced shutdowns and layoffs nationwide. The Institute for Supply Management said Tuesday that its service-sector index fell to 41.
Coronavirus returns long-banned drive-in movies to Iran

Coronavirus returns long-banned drive-in movies to Iran

TEHRAN, Iran — The new coronavirus pandemic has brought back something unseen in Iran since its 1979 Islamic Revolution: a drive-in movie theatre .
In 'Becoming,' a starring role for Michelle Obama

In 'Becoming,' a starring role for Michelle Obama

NEW YORK — In the backstage hallways of Washington D.C.’s Capital One Arena, Michelle Obama walks arm-in-arm with her husband, Barack Obama.
Kingfish Ingram wins 5 Blues Music Awards in online show

Kingfish Ingram wins 5 Blues Music Awards in online show

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Guitarist Christone “Kingfish” Ingram took home five Blues Music Awards in an online ceremony that featured appearances by Bonnie Raitt, Robert Cray and other musicians.
Colson Whitehead's 'The Nickel Boys' wins Pulitzer Prize

Colson Whitehead's 'The Nickel Boys' wins Pulitzer Prize

NEW YORK — Colson Whitehead became the rare author to receive Pulitzers for consecutive books when his novel about a brutal Florida reform school during the Jim Crow era, “The Nickel Boys,” was awarded the fiction prize Monday.
California governor says some business may reopen this week

California governor says some business may reopen this week

YUBA CITY, Calif. — With more local governments moving ahead with their own plans for reopening, California Gov.
Shula, winningest coach in pro football history, dies at 90

Shula, winningest coach in pro football history, dies at 90

MIAMI — Measuring Don Shula by wins and losses, no NFL coach had a better year. Or career. He looked the part, thanks to a jutting jaw and glare that would intimidate 150-pound sports writers and 300-pound linemen alike.
Nicolas Cage to star as Joe Exotic in limited TV series

Nicolas Cage to star as Joe Exotic in limited TV series

LOS ANGELES — The Joe Exotic phenomenon keeps growing, with Nicolas Cage to star in a TV miniseries about the colorful wild animal owner made famous by the “Tiger King” docuseries.