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More than 150,000 uncounted COVID-19 deaths occurred early in the pandemic, a study finds
NEW YORK (AP) — The COVID-19 pandemic's early death toll was much higher than the official U.S. count, according to a new study that spotlights dramatic disparities in the uncounted deaths.About 840,000 COVID-19 deaths were reported on death certificates in 2020 and 2021. But a group of researchers — using a form of artificial intelligence — estimate that as many as 155,000 unrecognized additional deaths likely occurred in that time outside of hospitals. That would mean about 16% of COVID-19 deaths went uncounted in those years.
The overall findings, published... Read More
Trump pays his respects in Delaware to 6 US service members killed in the Middle East
DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. (AP) — President Donald Trump is paying his respects on Wednesday at a Delaware military base as the remains of six U.S. service members killed in the crash of a refueling aircraft are returned to their families.It will be the second time since launching the war with Iran on Feb. 28 that the Republican president will attend the solemn military ritual known as a dignified transfer, which he once described as the “toughest thing” he has had to do as commander in chief.
Upon landing in Dover, Trump was greeted on the tarmac by Col. Jamil... Read More
Federal Reserve projects one rate cut this year, sees limited economic impact from Iran war
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve officials expect the Iran war will worsen inflation this year while having little impact on growth, but they still expect to cut their key rate once in 2026.For now, Fed policymakers left short-term interest rates unchanged Wednesday for the second straight meeting at about 3.6%. In a statement, the central bank said that the “implications of developments in the Middle East for the U.S. economy are uncertain.”
Still, by keeping their forecast for a rate cut this year and next — the same projections that they made in December... Read More
Trumpâs tariffs are hurting American manufacturers instead of helping them
WASHINGTON (AP) — Jay Allen is a fan of President Donald Trump, and voted for him on the belief that the Republican would cut taxes and trim regulations, helping his manufacturing business in northeast Arkansas.But the tariffs at the core of Trump's economic agenda have wreaked havoc on his company, Allen Engineering Corp., which makes industrial equipment used to install, finish and pave concrete. The import taxes have raised the costs of engines, steel, gearboxes and clutches made abroad that Allen needs to build power trowels that can sell for up to $100,000 each.
Pakistan and Afghanistan announce temporary pause in fighting, 2 days after deadly Kabul strike
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Pakistan and Afghanistan on Wednesday declared a temporary pause in escalating fighting, two days after Kabul blamed Islamabad for a deadly airstrike in the Afghan capital that it said killed hundreds of people at a drug rehabilitation hospital.Both said they were suspending fighting before Muslim holiday Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, and at the request of Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Qatar. The three countries have been trying to mediate a cessation of hostilities since Afghanistan and Pakistan renewed cross-border... Read More
Top Stories
- The Latest: A rare statement from Iranâs supreme leader signals retaliation over Larijaniâs killing
- Trump pays his respects in Delaware to 6 US service members killed in the Middle East
- Pakistan and Afghanistan announce temporary pause in fighting, 2 days after deadly Kabul strike
- Mullin makes his case as a steady hand for DHS but faces Senate pushback over his temperament
- Gabbard deflects when asked on Capitol Hill about intelligence she'd offered Trump before Iran war
- Both sides in Iran war ratchet up attacks on energy facilities, as oil prices surge
- Winds, blizzards and triple-digit heat put over half of the US in the path of extreme weather
- UConn teammates Sarah Strong and Azzi Fudd headline AP All-America first team
- US stocks fall as Brent crude jumps toward $110 per barrel
- US eases Venezuela oil sanctions as Trump seeks to boost world oil supply during Iran war
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Entertainment
- Marc Jacobs let Sofia Coppola film with âno off limitsâ â and didnât hate himself after
- An AI-rendered Val Kilmer will posthumously appear in a new film
- Former reality TV star Jessie Holmes repeats as champion of the grueling Iditarod sled dog race
- Zendaya's new ring fuels notion that she and Tom Holland are married
Sports
- Gerrit Cole pitches scoreless inning in first spring training appearance since Tommy John surgery
- WNBA and players union have reached an agreement in principle on a transformational new CBA
- UConn teammates Sarah Strong and Azzi Fudd headline AP All-America first team
- North Carolina's Wilson, Texas Tech's Toppin among the missing stars in the NCAA Tournament