Macron to address the nation as France’s epidemic surges
PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron scheduled a televised address to the nation for Wednesday night, a possible harbinger of tighter restrictions to combat...
Puerto Rico vaccinates thousands in 15-hour mass event
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Thousands of people were vaccinated against COVID-19 on Wednesday as part of a mass inoculation event in Puerto Rico’s...
COVID-19 pushed total US deaths beyond 3.3 million last year
<p>The COVID-19 pandemic pushed total U.S. deaths last year beyond 3.3 million, the nation’s highest-ever annual death toll, the government reported Wednesday.</p>
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Amid AstraZeneca setback, Germany banks on homegrown vaccine
MARBURG, Germany — As Germany ponders how to accelerate its sluggish coronavirus vaccination campaign after yet another hitch involving the AstraZeneca shot, a production...
USA Football recommends 8 procedures for youth safety
<p>USA Football has introduced eight procedures to enhance safety and health for youth players, with all of those methods endorsed by some major medical...
ANA Inspiration back in its usual spot, but still no fans
<p>RANCHO MIRAGE. Calif. — The ANA Inspiration is back in its usual leadoff spot in golf's major championship season, though far from normal with...
Ump Hernández loses race discrimination lawsuit against MLB
NEW YORK — Umpire Ángel Hernández lost his lawsuit against Major League Baseball alleging racial discrimination.
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China pushes to expand virus origin search beyond its border
<p>BEIJING — Chinese health officials pushed Wednesday to expand the search for the origins of the coronavirus beyond China, one day after the release...
German unemployment slightly lower in March
BERLIN — Unemployment in Germany, Europe's biggest economy, was slightly lower in March thanks to seasonal factors, official data showed Wednesday. Extensive use of...
Brazil’s government celebrates military coup anniversary
SAO PAULO — Key members of Brazil's government on Wednesday celebrated the anniversary of the country's 1964 military coup, which launched a 21-year dictatorship...