Florida’s amusement parks loosen pandemic mask requirements
ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida's major theme parks are adjusting their face mask policies after the federal government loosened its recommendations as more people get...
China cancels Everest climbs over fears of virus from Nepal
<p>BEIJING — China has canceled attempts to climb Mount Everest from its side of the world's highest peak because of fears of importing COVID-19...
Americans dominate first World Triathlon Series women’s race
YOKOHAMA, Japan — Taylor Knibb won the season-opening World Championship Series triathlon on Saturday to book her place on the U.S. team for the...
NYC Pride says no police can attend; Gay officers
<p>NEW YORK — Organizers of New York City’s Pride events said Saturday they are banning police and other law enforcement from marching in their...
Spotify co-owner Ek says Kroenkes reject bid to buy Arsenal
LONDON — Spotify co-owner Daniel Ek says a bid to buy Arsenal has been rejected by the Kroenke family which owns the London-based Premier...
Number of damaging fires in Los Angeles homeless camps grows
<p>LOS ANGELES — Fires linked to homeless tents and camps are raising concerns in Los Angeles, where flames claimed seven lives last year and...
US warns extremists may strike as virus restrictions ease
<p>WASHINGTON — A national terrorism alert issued Friday warns that violent extremists may take advantage of the easing of pandemic restrictions to conduct attacks....
Number of damaging fires in Los Angeles homeless camps grows
LOS ANGELES — Fires linked to homeless tents and camps are raising concerns in Los Angeles, where flames claimed seven lives last year and...
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week
A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though...
Japan to expand virus emergency ahead of Tokyo Olympics
<p>TOKYO — Japan is set to further expand a coronavirus state of emergency, currently in Tokyo and five other prefectures, to nine areas as...