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‘The Invisible Man’ tops box office with $29 million

‘The Invisible Man’ tops box office with $29 million

LOS ANGELES — The Elisabeth Moss-led thriller “The Invisible Man” rode a wave of good reviews to a very visible spot atop the box office this weekend.
North Korea fires presumed short-range missiles into the sea

North Korea fires presumed short-range missiles into the sea

SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — North Korea fired two presumed short-range ballistic missiles into its eastern sea on Monday, South Korean officials said, resuming weapons demonstrations after a months-long hiatus that may have been forced by the coronav
Biden fights for momentum in Democrats' shifting primary

Biden fights for momentum in Democrats' shifting primary

SELMA, Ala. — An emboldened Joe Biden tried to cast himself as the clear moderate alternative to progressive Bernie Sanders on Sunday as the Democrats' shrinking presidential field raced toward Super Tuesday.
Attacks on Indian journalists highlight growing intolerance

Attacks on Indian journalists highlight growing intolerance

NEW DELHI — Reporting in India has never been without its risks, but journalists say attacks on the media during last week's deadly communal riots between Hindus and Muslims in New Delhi show the situation is deteriorating.
Virus fears close down France's famed Louvre Museum

Virus fears close down France's famed Louvre Museum

PARIS — The spreading coronavirus epidemic shut down France's Louvre Museum on Sunday, with workers who guard its famous trove of artworks fearful of being contaminated by the museum's flow of tourists from around the world.
Rain, art and winter wonderlands at Paris Fashion Week

Rain, art and winter wonderlands at Paris Fashion Week

PARIS — Haunting music greeted drizzled-on VIP guests, including singer Janelle Monáe, who braved torrential rains in Paris to get to Valentino's experimental fashion show near the Invalides monument on Sunday.
Trump, on 1st death from virus in US: 'No reason to panic"

Trump, on 1st death from virus in US: 'No reason to panic"

WASHINGTON — Seeking to reassure the American public, President Donald Trump said there was "no reason to panic" as the new coronavirus claimed its first victim inside the U.S.
Billionaire Tom Steyer ends 2020 Democratic presidential bid

Billionaire Tom Steyer ends 2020 Democratic presidential bid

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Billionaire activist Tom Steyer, who poured millions of dollars into his Democratic presidential campaign, is ending his bid after a third-place finish in the South Carolina primary.
Westwood mixes message of ecology with regal Paris fashion

Westwood mixes message of ecology with regal Paris fashion

PARIS — A singer at Vivienne Westwood's eco-minded Paris Fashion Week show serenaded guests about fighting for the environment on Saturday. Elie Saab presented a 1970's-inspired study in the bow collar. And Agnes B.
Trump to discuss coronavirus threat Saturday at White House

Trump to discuss coronavirus threat Saturday at White House

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Saturday he'll address the nation about the coronavirus threat. Trump tweeted that he'll discuss the latest development at a White House news conference at 1:30 p.m. Saturday.