Chicago mayor faces dashed hopes of her backers
<p>CHICAGO — Lori Lightfoot had her work cut out for her when she became mayor of Chicago in 2019, running as a progressive Democrat...
Resorts World Las Vegas gets regulatory OK to open June 24
<p>LAS VEGAS — The Malaysia-based owner of one of the biggest casino projects ever on the Las Vegas Strip won regulatory approval Thursday to...
Feds seize 68 big cats from ‘Tiger King Park’ in Oklahoma
THACKERVILLE, Okla. — Federal authorities have seized 68 big cats from an animal park in Oklahoma featured in Netflix’s “Tiger King.”
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Spanish league ends with title finale, possible farewells
<p>BARCELONA, Spain — Two of Spain's most modest stadiums are set to offer scenes of joy and sorrow on Saturday.</p>
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Serie A winner Inter secures $336M finance deal with Oaktree
MILAN — Inter Milan secured a financing deal with Oaktree Capital on Thursday that will see the American investment fund purchase a minority stake...
Big gaps in vaccine rates across the US worry health experts
<p>FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — A steady crowd of people flowed into the New England Patriots' stadium for their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine this...
UK to reunify national rail network under government control
LONDON — Britain plans to bring the national rail network back under government control, reversing one of the most controversial elements of the privatization...
When do I still need to wear a mask?
<p>NEW YORK — When do I still need to wear a mask?</p>
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Italy, EU vow to support Tunisia’s economy to stem migration
<p>TUNIS, Tunisia — Italy and the European Union promised Thursday to support Tunisia's economy as part of their efforts to stem migration across the...
US average mortgage rates rise; 30-year loan at 3%
WASHINGTON — Mortgage rates rose this week, pushing the benchmark 30-year home loan to the 3% mark for the first time since mid-April. Signs...