States rebound from bleak forecasts to pass record budgets
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Just a year ago, the financial future looked bleak for state governments as governors and lawmakers scrambled to cut spending...
Oliveira wins MotoGP race in front of nearly 20,000 in Spain
MONTMELÓ, Spain — Miguel Oliveira won the Catalonia GP for his first MotoGP victory of the season on Sunday in front of nearly 20,000...
France tackles virus variants as it readies for tourists
French health authorities are racing to contain scattered cases of the more contagious delta virus variant, as France prepares to reopen its borders to...
San Francisco played key role in AIDS fight, officials say
SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco played a critical role in fighting AIDS in America and around the world, leaders and activists said Saturday at...
‘Conjuring 3’ tops ‘A Quiet Place 2’ as moviegoing returns
The domestic box office is getting back to normal, with moderate wins and sizable second weekend drops. After its triumphant first weekend, “A Quiet...
Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Evers launches bid for second term
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers made it official Saturday, announcing his bid for a second term in the battleground state where he...
Taya Currie makes history as first female OHL draft pick
TORONTO — Taya Currie became the first female player ever chosen in the Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection draft Saturday.
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Meghan and Harry welcome second child, Lilibet ‘Lili’ Diana
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — The second baby for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex is officially here: Meghan gave birth to a healthy girl...
House nixes COVID-19-related voting bill; theater reopening
CONCORD, N.H. — A look at coronavirus-related developments around New England:
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Mexico votes on López Obrador’s “transformation” at mid-term
MEXICO CITY — Mexicans on Sunday were electing the entire lower house of Congress, almost half the country’s governors and most mayors in a...