Here comes Santa Claus - with face masks and plexiglass

NEW YORK (AP) — Santa Claus is coming to the mall — just don’t try to sit on his lap.

Here comes Santa Claus - with face masks and plexiglass

NEW YORK (AP) — Santa Claus is coming to the mall — just don’t try to sit on his lap.

The Latest: Coronavirus cases in Arizona surpass 100,000

PHOENIX — The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Arizona, which leads the U.S. in new cases per capita, has now surpassed 100,000. State health officials said Monday that younger people have comprised more than half of them.

Kenosha unrest causes $2M in damage to city-owned property

KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — Damage to city-owned property from violence that erupted over the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha is estimated at nearly $2 million so far, a city official said.

'I cry every day': Virus hits French nursing homes anew

PARIS (AP) — Virus pressure is mounting at French nursing homes, where more than 400 people with COVID-19 have died in the past week and some residents are again being confined to their rooms and cut off from their families.

Charlotte, No. 12 UNC game canceled due to 49ers quarantine

This weekend's game between No. 12 North Carolina and Charlotte has been canceled after the 49ers announced contact tracing had depleted their offensive line with several players placed into quarantine amid the coronavirus pandemic.

US allows Jerusalem-born citizens to put Israel on passports

JERUSALEM (AP) — The United States will allow Americans born in disputed Jerusalem to list Israel as their place of birth on passports and other documents, according to a new policy announced Thursday.

Tight race for House seat in solidly red Arkansas nears end

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The unexpectedly competitive race for a House seat in solidly red Arkansas neared the end on Monday, with the Democratic challenger predicting a potentially razor-thin finish and the Republican incumbent comparing it to past efforts to flip the district that have fallen short.

Pence heads to Louisiana amid renewed surge in virus cases

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence visited Louisiana on Tuesday, which has reemerged as one of the nation's hot spots for the coronavirus only months after signs pointed to a successful outbreak response.

"Mona Lisa" back at work, visitors limited as Louvre reopens

PARIS (AP) — The “Mona Lisa” is back in business.

"Mona Lisa" back at work, visitors limited as Louvre reopens

PARIS (AP) — The “Mona Lisa” is back in business.

"Mona Lisa" back at work, visitors limited as Louvre reopens

PARIS (AP) — The “Mona Lisa” is back in business.

"Mona Lisa" back at work, visitors limited as Louvre reopens

PARIS (AP) — The “Mona Lisa” is back in business.

Pompeo, in Slovenia, pushes 5G security, warns about China

BLED, Slovenia (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visited Slovenia on Thursday to make the case for high-speed wireless networks that bar Chinese companies like Huawei.

Pompeo, in Slovenia, pushes 5G security, warns about China

BLED, Slovenia (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visited Slovenia on Thursday to make the case for high-speed wireless networks that bar Chinese companies like Huawei.

House cleaning is good for physical, mental and financial health

Is your house ready for summer? Here's a first aid kit for outdoor fixes

AP PHOTOS: For Milan nurse, virus patients enter the soul

MILAN (AP) — The coronavirus brings with it forced isolation: Family members can't visit hospitalized patients. Nursing homes bar their doors to outsiders. People with mild cases or who have been in contact with infected persons must stay in quarantine.

AP PHOTOS: For Milan nurse, virus patients enter the soul

MILAN (AP) — The coronavirus brings with it forced isolation: Family members can't visit hospitalized patients. Nursing homes bar their doors to outsiders. People with mild cases or who have been in contact with infected persons must stay in quarantine.

Ghost Rials Inn makes impression

A local Alberton bed and breakfast has been nationally recognized for its hospitality through the Web site