Canadian government OK’s reduced quarantine for NHL players
TORONTO — The Canadian government waived its mandatory 14-day quarantine period for players acquired by Canadian NHL teams from U.S. clubs “under national interest...
Indiana court allows seizure of federal relief payments
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana residents with past-due debts could see that money taken from the new federal pandemic relief payments that have been arriving in...
Now vaccinated, older adults emerge from COVID hibernation
<p>PORTLAND, Maine — Bill Griffin waited more than a year for this moment: Newly vaccinated, he embraced his 3-year-old granddaughter for the first time...
The eviction moratorium is expiring. What will Biden do?
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden's administration has less than a week to decide on extending the nationwide eviction moratorium, a measure that housing advocates...
Chen wins 3rd straight worlds, beating Olympic champ Hanyu
STOCKHOLM — Nathan Chen put himself in the company of history's best figure skaters, becoming the first American since Scott Hamilton to win a...
Church in NY virus epicenter leads congregants out of sorrow
<p>NEW YORK — For nearly two decades, Juan Tapia, head of maintenance at Our Lady of Sorrows, has taken pride in the upkeep of...
Former Scottish leader launches new pro-independence party
<p>LONDON — Scotland’s former first minister, Alex Salmond, said Friday he is setting up a new pro-independence party that will field candidates in the...
Carrie Underwood’s faith shines through on church hymns
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Don't get her wrong, Carrie Underwood loves to sing about getting revenge on the cheating ex and belting out ballads on...
EXPLAINER: Why is media access at the border an issue?
NEW YORK — Access to government-run facilities housing young immigrants on the border with Mexico has caused one of the first tussles between news...
Report: Money key to reverse pandemic losses for poor
<p>UNITED NATIONS — More than 60 international agencies are calling for immediate financing to put gains for developing countries back on track after the...