Biden says jobs report bolsters case for government spending
President Joe Biden portrayed the May jobs report as a jumping off point for more spending on infrastructure and education to keep growth going...
EURO 2020: Pragmatism the key to success in pandemic soccer
The European Championship is the first major international soccer tournament to take place since the coronavirus outbreak and arrives at the end of the...
Labor negotiations escalate at South Dakota pork plant
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — In a sign of meatpacking workers becoming emboldened by the pandemic's health threats and economic repercussions, the union at a...
Colombia eases lockdown measures despite 3rd virus peak
BOGOTA, Colombia — Colombia moved Thursday to reactivate its economy by easing several lockdown measures even though it is still fighting a third peak...
Argentina draws after 7-month halt of World Cup qualifiers
BUENOS AIRES — Argentina and Chile drew 1-1 on Thursday in their first World Cup qualifying game since November.
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Olympic history in cartoons details how games defies threats
LAUSANNE, Switzerland — As public opinion in Japan turns against the pandemic-hit Tokyo Olympics, a book published Thursday by a long-time IOC insider details...
China’s silencing of Tiananmen tributes extends to Hong Kong
HONG KONG — For years, China has quashed any discussion on the mainland of its bloody 1989 crackdown on pro-democracy protesters in Beijing's Tiananmen...
Indiana University offering prizes for vaccine documentation
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana University is offering more than $70,000 from prize drawings for students and employees who provide proof that they’ve received COVID-19...
Inter appoints Simone Inzaghi as coach on 2-year contract
MILAN — Serie A champion Inter Milan appointed Simone Inzaghi as its new coach on Thursday, with the former Lazio manager signing a two-year...
Indiana county hit by HIV outbreak scrapping needle exchange
SCOTTSBURG, Ind. — Health leaders are decrying the vote to end a southern Indiana’s needle exchange program that was started to stem the state’s...