Reforms to Texas’ energy grid begin moving after blackout
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas' power grid that buckled during February's deadly winter storm would operate under new oversight and mandates that power plants prepare...
Tanzania: 45 people died stampede to see ex-president’s body
<p>NAIROBI, Kenya — Tanzanian police have said 45 people died in a stampede last week during a public viewing of the body of the...
EU, UN hold talks to tackle Syria’s humanitarian crisis
BRUSSELS — Dozens of nations and international organizations were holding virtual talks on Tuesday to help tackle the humanitarian crisis deepening in Syria and...
Next slide, please: Inside wonky White House virus briefings
<p>WASHINGTON — No matter how encouraging Andy Slavitt's news is at the government’s coronavirus briefings, he can always count on next-up Dr. Rochelle Walensky...
Big tech, Nevada repair shops clash over ‘right to repair’
CARSON CITY, Nev. — Trade groups representing big tech companies faced off with independent repair shop owners Monday during a committee hearing in the...
Syria says Assad, his wife have recovered from coronavirus
<p>BEIRUT — Syrian President Bashar Assad and his wife have recovered from COVID-19 and returned to their regular duties on Tuesday, three weeks after...
UN, Canada, Jamaica spearhead action to prevent debt crisis
UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. chief and the prime ministers of Canada and Jamaica urged far bolder action Monday to prevent a debt crisis,...
PGA Tour will play third event in SC at Congaree Club
RIDGELAND, S.C. — The PGA Tour is returning to South Carolina for a third time this year, adding an event in the Palmetto State...
LPGA opens major season in the desert, amateurs to Augusta
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World leaders call for international pandemic treaty
LONDON — More than 20 heads of government and global agencies on Tuesday called for an international treaty for pandemic preparedness that they say...