Republicans rebel against mask requirement in House chamber
<p>WASHINGTON — Republicans are rebelling against <a href="https://cha.house.gov/sites/democrats.cha.house.gov/files/Important%20Revision%20to%20Congressional%20Coronavirus%20Mask%20Wear%20Requirements%2C%20May%2013%2C%202021.pdf">the requirement that they wear a mask on the House floor</a>, stoking tensions with majority Democrats who...
UK inflation spikes as retailers respond to lockdown easing
LONDON — Britain’s inflation rate more than doubled in April as energy prices soared and clothing retailers hiked prices as the country's coronavirus lockdown...
India sets global record for daily coronavirus deaths
<p>NEW DELHI — India recorded the pandemic’s highest single-day death toll in the world on Wednesday, as coronavirus infections continued to spread through its...
UN urges more vaccines for Africa, with only 2 percent now
<p>UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. Security Council called for accelerated availability of coronavirus vaccines for Africa on Wednesday, expressing concern that the continent has...
Virus dispute could force Iowa schools leader out of job
DES MOINES, Iowa — Like superintendents across the U.S., the leader of Iowa’s largest school system has faced plenty of criticism from parents, politicians...
Mexico City marks 500 years since conquest battle began
<p>MEXICO CITY — There are two ways of remembering the Spanish siege of Tenochtitlán, the Aztec capital now known as Mexico City: as the...
Smith puts money behind ideas to bring innovation to NASCAR
NASCAR promised improved energy and new ideas this season, pledges that gave fans hope but could easily fail to deliver any meaningful change.
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Brazil: Ex-health minister testifies on handling of pandemic
RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil’s former health minister denied receiving any direct orders from President Jair Bolsonaro during his 10 months in the post,...
AP Interview: Disinformation concerns mail voting expert
<p>ATLANTA — Amber McReynolds, CEO of The National Vote at Home Institute, helped state and local election officials prepare for the record number of...
Automakers, union tell workers to keep wearing masks at work
<p>SILVER SPRING, Md. — Don't ditch those masks yet, autoworkers.</p>
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