Major Japan newspaper Asahi calls for Olympic cancellation
TOKYO — Japan’s Asahi Shimbun newspaper on Wednesday called for the Tokyo Olympics to be canceled with the games set to open in less...
Governor pardons eye doctor who grew marijuana for sick wife
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Gov. Tom Wolf on Wednesday pardoned an eye doctor who said he began growing marijuana to help his dying wife reduce...
Belgium suspends J&J vaccine for under 41s after death
BRUSSELS — Belgium on Wednesday suspended the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine for people under age 41 following the death of...
Change may allow scientists to grow human embryos longer
LONDON — New guidelines released Wednesday remove a decades-old barrier to stem cell research, recommending that researchers be allowed to grow human embryos longer...
UN council meets in person for first time since December
UNITED NATIONS — It was a big day for almost a half dozen members of the U.N. Security Council: They set foot in the...
Miami music festival to return with neighbors’ blessing
MIAMI — One of the world’s top electronic music festivals is returning to downtown Miami next year with the blessing of neighbors who have...
Oprah, Prince Harry host discussion with Gaga, Glenn Close
LOS ANGELES — Oprah Winfrey and Prince Harry are continuing their mental health series with a virtual town hall featuring Lady Gaga, Glenn Close...
2 Ajax teenagers in squad as Dutch head to Euros
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Netherlands coach Frank de Boer included two teenagers in his squad for next month's European championships, with both defender Jurriën...
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.
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Zeile, Alonso encourage vaccines as part of MLB efforts
NEW YORK — Major League Baseball joined many of its clubs in coronavirus vaccination efforts, sending retired players Todd Zeile and Yonder Alonso to...