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Biden tells storm-ravaged Louisiana: ‘I know you’re hurting’
World
September 4, 2021
Biden tells storm-ravaged Louisiana: ‘I know you’re hurting’
LAPLACE, La. (AP) — Giant trees knocked sideways. Homes boarded up with plywood. Off-kilter street signs. Less than a week…
The Latest: Taliban fire weapons into air, at least 2 killed
World
September 4, 2021
The Latest: Taliban fire weapons into air, at least 2 killed
ISTANBUL — An official at Emergency Hospital in Kabul says two people were killed and 12 wounded after Taliban fighters…
Strong winds push California wildfire closer to Lake Tahoe
World
September 1, 2021
Strong winds push California wildfire closer to Lake Tahoe
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) — Flames raced across treetops and through drought-stricken vegetation as firefighters scrambled Wednesday to keep…
In Ida’s aftermath, no quick relief in sight for Louisiana
World
September 1, 2021
In Ida’s aftermath, no quick relief in sight for Louisiana
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana residents still reeling from flooding and damage caused by Hurricane Ida scrambled for food, gas,…
Black US farmers awaiting billions in promised debt relief
World
September 1, 2021
Black US farmers awaiting billions in promised debt relief
BOYDTON, Va. (AP) — There was a time when Black farms prospered. Just two generations out of slavery, by 1910…
A sound bite reexamined: ‘pandemic of the unvaccinated’
World
September 1, 2021
A sound bite reexamined: ‘pandemic of the unvaccinated’
WASHINGTON (AP) — This summer’s coronavirus resurgence has been labeled a “pandemic of the unvaccinated” by government officials from President…
Global shares mostly higher despite continuing virus worries
World
August 31, 2021
Global shares mostly higher despite continuing virus worries
TOKYO (AP) — Global shares were mostly higher Tuesday, despite continuing concerns about rising COVID-19 cases in Asia and parts…
Records rebut claims of unequal treatment of Jan. 6 rioters
World
August 31, 2021
Records rebut claims of unequal treatment of Jan. 6 rioters
It’s a common refrain from some of those charged in the Jan. 6 riot at the US Capitol and their…
US climate envoy Kerry visits Japan, China for talks on emissions
World
August 31, 2021
US climate envoy Kerry visits Japan, China for talks on emissions
TOKYO, Aug 31 (Reuters) – US climate envoy John Kerry arrived in Tokyo for talks on Tuesday with Japanese Prime…
EU set to recommend reinstating restrictions on US travelers
World
August 30, 2021
EU set to recommend reinstating restrictions on US travelers
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union plans to recommend that its member states reinstate restrictions on tourists from the US…