Column: NASCAR starting to allow access a year after restart
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Kevin Harvick crossed the finish line at Darlington Raceway a year ago and was struck by the stillness and silence of...
Liz Weston: You may be entitled to free health insurance now
The latest coronavirus relief package did more than dole out $1,400 checks. The law also made health insurance free for millions more people and...
IOC’s Thomas Bach cancels Japan trip because of virus cases
<p>TOKYO — IOC President Thomas Bach has canceled a trip to Japan because of surging cases of COVID-19 in the country, the Tokyo Olympic...
New this week: Angelina Jolie thrills and Black Keys rock
<p>Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.</p>
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Dracula’s castle proves an ideal setting for COVID-19 jabs
BUCHAREST — At Dracula’s castle in picturesque Transylvania, Romanian doctors are offering a jab in the arm rather than a stake through the heart.
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COVID-vaccine maker BioNTech reports $1.37B profit in Q1
<p>BERLIN — German pharmaceutical company BioNTech reported a net profit of 1.13 billion euros ($1.37 billion) in the first quarter of this year on...
El Salvador’s Bukele says he’ll donate vaccines to Honduras
<p>SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele said Monday he will donate coronavirus vaccines to seven towns in Honduras even though his...
Symphony on Prairie to return after pandemic cancellation
FISHERS, Ind. — The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra is bringing back its popular Symphony on the Prairie performances, a year after the pandemic forced the...
NBA ref diagnosed with cancer, will miss rest of season
<p>NEW YORK — Veteran referee Tony Brown, who worked his first NBA Finals last season, has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and will miss...
Czechs massively relax restrictions, honor COVID-19 victims
PRAGUE — The Czech Republic was massively relaxing its coronavirus restrictions on Monday as the hard-hit nation paid respect to nearly 30,000 dead.
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