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Black Friday is back but it’s not what it used to be
World
November 28, 2021
Black Friday is back but it’s not what it used to be
NEW YORK (AP) — On this year’s Black Friday, things almost seem normal. Malls and stores report decent-sized crowds, if…
Biden faces fresh challenges after infrastructure victory
World
November 8, 2021
Biden faces fresh challenges after infrastructure victory
REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. (AP) — He has been here before. President Joe Biden doesn’t need to look any further back…
More than 110M COVID vaccines sent to 60 countries, US says
World
August 3, 2021
More than 110M COVID vaccines sent to 60 countries, US says
WASHINGTON (AP) — The US has donated and shipped more than 110 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines to more than…
The pandemic wrought a new America
World
June 22, 2021
The pandemic wrought a new America
(CNN) – America is heading into a best of times, worst of times summer as the longed-for promise of deliverance…
Countries eager to reopen to travel as pandemic recedes
World
May 26, 2021
Countries eager to reopen to travel as pandemic recedes
Countries reliant on tourism are racing to reopen borders and revive economies decimated by the pandemic. The World Travel &…
US and Russian foreign ministers to meet in Iceland in bid to ease friction
World
May 19, 2021
US and Russian foreign ministers to meet in Iceland in bid to ease friction
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov are due to hold talks on Wednesday night…
In rural America, census takers relied more on neighbors
World
May 16, 2021
In rural America, census takers relied more on neighbors
In Alaska, West Virginia and other mostly rural states, census takers relied more on the word of neighbors, landlords and…
The Latest: New virus clusters hit China’s north provinces
World
January 24, 2021
The Latest: New virus clusters hit China’s north provinces
BEIJING — A Chinese city has brought 2,600 temporary treatment rooms online as the country’s north battles new clusters of…
Trump spurns science on climate: ‘Don’t think science knows’
World
September 15, 2020
Trump spurns science on climate: ‘Don’t think science knows’
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — With the smell of California wildfires in the air, President Donald Trump on Monday ignored the…
The Latest: Madrid expands restrictions to indoor gatherings
World
September 4, 2020
The Latest: Madrid expands restrictions to indoor gatherings
MADRID — The Madrid regional government is further restricting family reunions and social gatherings to curb a sharp spike in…