Rescue aid package may reduce inequality, but for how long?
WASHINGTON — Democrats have celebrated President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan as a blow against one of America’s most entrenched economic woes:...
One year later, NASCAR reflects on a COVID-changed sport
<p>AVONDALE, Ariz. — The big story at Phoenix Raceway one year ago was the remarkable recovery of veteran driver Ryan Newman, who strolled around...
Hawaii town blocked by landslide launches makeshift ferry
HONOLULU — Volunteers on Kauai’s north shore have launched a makeshift ferry service across a river after a landslide along a two-lane highway cut...
Warp-speed spending and other surreal stats of COVID times
WASHINGTON — The U.S. effort in World War II was off the charts. Battles spread over three continents and four years, 16 million served...
Tunisia starts vaccination campaign with Sputnik V shots
<p>TUNIS, Tunisia — Tunisia launched its vaccination campaign on Saturday, four days after receiving the first 30,000 doses of Russia’s Sputnik V coronavirus vaccines....
In a pandemic, Navajo community steps up for its vulnerable
TEESTO, Ariz. — For as long as Raymond Clark has lived alone on this quiet stretch of the Navajo Nation under the watch of...
Health system investigates photos taken in operating room
<p>GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A hospital system in western Michigan has launched an investigation after photos posted on Instagram appeared to show doctors posing...
Hovland’s mother points out mistake that leads to penalty
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — Viktor Hovland wound up missing the cut at The Players Championship by two shots with a 2-over 74, and...
For Biden, there’s no place like a weekend home in Delaware
WILMINGTON, Del. — As he stood in the Rose Garden celebrating his first big legislative win, President Joe Biden gestured to the White House...
Warp-speed spending and other surreal stats of COVID times
<p>WASHINGTON — The U.S. effort in World War II was off the charts. Battles spread over three continents and four years, 16 million served...