Palin confirms COVID-19 diagnosis, urges steps like masks
<p>ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says she tested positive for COVID-19 and is urging people to take steps to guard against...
Study: US pesticide use falls but harms pollinators more
<p>American farmers are using smaller amounts of better targeted pesticides, but these are harming pollinators, aquatic insects and some plants far more than decades...
Oklahoma town eases pandemic, one restaurant meal at a time
NEW YORK — In Miami, Oklahoma, restaurants and their customers are doing their part to ease pandemic heartache, one meal at a time.
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Malawi starts vaccination drive with AstraZeneca from COVAX
<p>BLANTYRE, Malawi — Malawi is vaccinating health care workers, the elderly and those with health conditions that put them at higher risk of severe...
Bank of Japan survey more optimism over economic recovery
TOKYO — Business sentiment is growing optimistic, a closely watched economic survey by the Bank of Japan showed Thursday, as the world’s third-largest economy...
With King Kong, a little swagger returns to the box office
NEW YORK — Once again, mayhem and mass destruction is back at the box office. It’s almost like old times.
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Safety last: Risky investments soared at start of 2021
<p>NEW YORK — Who needs safety when the world's about to get back to normal?</p>
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Biden launches community corps to boost COVID vaccinations
WASHINGTON — Seeking to overcome vaccine hesitancy, the Biden administration is unveiling a coalition of community, religious and celebrity partners to promote COVID-19 shots.
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Kate Smith in front before rain stops Augusta Women’s Am
<p>AUGUSTA, Ga. — Kate Smith made four birdies in 11 holes until rain interrupted the opening round of the Augusta National Women's Amateur on...
Land sold for resort planned near Kentucky’s Red River Gorge
<p>LEXINGTON, Ky. — Investors are obtaining land for development of a private, upscale resort near Kentucky's Red River Gorge, a nonprofit group said, but...