Friends, family (but no public tix) OK’d for MAAC tournament
<p>ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Friends and relatives of players will be allowed to attend the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference basketball tournament in limited numbers...
As Somalia’s COVID-19 cases surge, a variant is suspected
MOGADISHU, Somalia — A resurgence of COVID-19 cases is hitting Somalia hard, straining one of the world’s most fragile health systems, while officials await...
Pandemic leaves many Romanian patients without critical care
BUCHAREST, Romania — Andrei, a 32-year-old Romanian man who has been HIV positive since he was a baby, began missing his regular medical check-ups...
Things to Know: $1.9T package heads toward House approval
<p>Here’s what’s happening Friday with the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S.:</p>
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Canada Pension Plan CEO resigns after travelling for vaccine
TORONTO — The chief executive of the fund that manages Canada Pension Plan investments has resigned after it was revealed that he had traveled...
French Riviera cities under lockdown as new infections soar
PARIS — Residents of Nice in the French Riviera will be denied their strolls along the beach on a sunny weekend, under a temporary...
California to spend $28M to help arriving asylum-seekers
<p>SAN DIEGO — California is freeing up as much as $28 million to help immigrants arriving from Mexico and being released in the U.S....
As ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ returns, creator sees no end in sight
LOS ANGELES — As “The Handmaid’s Tale” returns in April for season four, its creator is reluctant to predict when the dystopian drama will...
Flamengo defends Brazilian title despite defeat at Sao Paulo
<p>SAO PAULO — Flamengo successfully defended its Brazilian championship despite finishing with a 2-1 loss at Sao Paulo. </p>
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Indianapolis to relax COVID-19 restrictions starting Monday
INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis will relax coronavirus restrictions on the city's bars and restaurants starting next week ahead of the upcoming Big Ten and NCAA...