Author: AP Domestic

Hit animation “Shrek” was released in the U.S.. (May 18)

A Texas city is reaching out to older adults with an offer of small talk to help them fight the loneliness felt by people shut in during the coronavirus pandemic. (May 18)

Doctors in Ukraine are struggling with broken or substandard equipment, a lack of drugs, low wages, all as they battle the coronavirus pandemic. (May 18)

As couples do all over the world, Darshana Kumara Wijenarayana and his fiancée, Pawani Rasanga, spent months planning a grand wedding. (May 18)

Highlights of this day in history: Mt. St. Helens erupts in Washington State; The U.S. Supreme Court upholds racial segregation; Pope John Paul II born in Poland; Movie director Frank Capra born; ‘Les Miserables’ ends its Broadway run. (May 18)
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Here are the top stories for Sunday, May 17th: Netanyahu swears in new government; Bill De Blasio explains decision to close NY area beaches; Albanian police clash with opposition supporters; Health care workers take Zumba class in Nairobi. (May 17)
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo got tested for coronavirus on live TV Sunday, as a sign of encouragement to all New Yorkers wanting to get tested. He announced all people experiencing flu-like symptoms are now eligible for tests across the state. (May 17)
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Trudeau: Canada to begin first vaccine trials

Here are the top stories for Saturday, May 16th: House Dems pass new $3T virus relief bill; Trump fires watchdog critical of alleged bias; Italy seeks to boost tourism by opening borders June 3; Israeli beachgoers enjoy sweltering day by the sea.
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In another step toward reopening its economy going into the summer, New York will allow horse racing tracks and Watkins Glen International car track to reopen with the coronavirus outbreak easing, Gov. Andrew Coumo said on Saturday. (May 16).
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