With sports paused, life altered, athletes make do, make new
Parker Tuomie and his Minnesota State hockey team were thriving last season, pursuing the program's first NCAA Tournament victory with a fervor that suggested...
Survivors struggle as scientists race to solve COVID mystery
<p>There was no reason to celebrate on Rachel Van Lear’s anniversary. The same day a global pandemic was declared, she developed symptoms of COVID-19....
With Cuomo under fire, No. 2 Kathy Hochul treads carefully
BUFFALO, N.Y. — As a chorus of top Democrats demanded New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s resignation over sexual harassment allegations last week, the woman...
Bridal designer Andrea Pitter on celebrating Black women
NEW YORK — Designer Andrea Pitter's boutique, Pantora Bridal, has tripled in size since opening in Brooklyn seven years ago as a safe space...
Democrats bank on relief aid to win back wary working class
JEANNETTE, Pa. — When Joe Biden visited this corner of southwestern Pennsylvania in the final weeks before the election, his goal wasn't to win...
Pelosi pledges swift work on major infrastructure package
WASHINGTON — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday pledged swift work by Congress on a job and infrastructure package that will be “fiscally sound,”...
Once a virus epicenter, Los Angeles set to reopen – partly
<p>LOS ANGELES — The last time Brittney Valles welcomed diners into Guerrilla Tacos, her restaurant was open for a mere five hours in July...
‘Big burden’ for schools trying to give kids internet access
When the coronavirus pandemic shut down schools, educators had to figure out how to get kids online. Fast.
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Todd wins Gatornationals to end streak, spoil Force’s return
<p>GAINESVILLE, Fla. — J.R. Todd’s victory at the season-opening Gatornationals ended the NHRA’s longest winning streak by one juggernaut and spoiled the much-hyped return...
Maryland governor says his family has felt Asian prejudice
BALTIMORE — The governor of the state of Maryland said Sunday that his family has felt the effects of discrimination over the past year...