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Stuntmen are increasingly Hollywood's go-to action directors

Stuntmen are increasingly Hollywood's go-to action directors

Some of today's top action directors were first doubles for Brad Pitt, Neo and Wolverine.
Virus warnings back safety over tradition during Ramadan

Virus warnings back safety over tradition during Ramadan

ISLAMABAD — The coronavirus pandemic is cutting off the world’s 1.
White House shifts from raising alarms to reopening country

White House shifts from raising alarms to reopening country

WASHINGTON — For weeks, the Trump administration played up the dangers of the coronavirus as it sought to persuade Americans to disrupt their lives and stay home.
Woods, Mickelson to stage TV match with Brady, Manning

Woods, Mickelson to stage TV match with Brady, Manning

Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson are ready for a made-for-TV rematch at a time when fans are craving live action. And this time, they'll have company.
California takes small step toward reopening amid outbreak

California takes small step toward reopening amid outbreak

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov.
Asian shares rise moderately as oil prices recover

Asian shares rise moderately as oil prices recover

TOKYO — Asian shares rose moderately Thursday following a rally on Wall Street and even oil prices recovering from their recent plunge to zero. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 added 1.2% to 19,370.
Iran-US tensions rise on Trump threat, Iran satellite launch

Iran-US tensions rise on Trump threat, Iran satellite launch

WASHINGTON — Tensions between Washington and Tehran flared anew Wednesday as Iran's Revolutionary Guard conducted a space launch that could advance the country's long-range missile program and President Donald Trump threatened to “shoot down and dest
NKorea silence on Kim's health raises succession speculation

NKorea silence on Kim's health raises succession speculation

SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — With North Korea saying nothing so far about outside media reports that leader Kim Jong Un may be unwell, there’s renewed worry about who’s next in line to run a nuclear-armed country that’s been ruled by the same family f
Moving past 'invisible enemy,' Trump nudges nation to reopen

Moving past 'invisible enemy,' Trump nudges nation to reopen

WASHINGTON — For weeks, the Trump administration played up the dangers of the coronavirus as it sought to convince Americans to disrupt their lives and stay home.
Think things are bad for airlines? It's about to get worse

Think things are bad for airlines? It's about to get worse

The biggest and most profitable U.S. airline just posted its first quarterly loss in more than five years. Now things are going to get really bad. Delta Air Lines Inc.