Media outlets denied access to India-England cricket series
AHMEDABAD, India — The Associated Press and other media outlets have been prohibited from sending independent photographers to the India-England test match in Ahmedabad...
How and why the IOC could find a 2032 Olympic host so soon
<p>GENEVA — After years of costly and time-consuming competitions to host the Olympics, the race to stage the 2032 Summer Games might just have...
England minorities: Higher COVID-19 cases, fewer vaccinated
LONDON — England’s ethnic minority communities have higher levels of COVID-19 infections and lower levels of vaccine acceptance than other groups, according to a...
China denies subjecting US diplomats to COVID-19 anal tests
<p>BEIJING — China on Thursday denied subjecting U.S. diplomats to COVID-19 anal tests following reports from Washington that some of its personnel were being...
Vaccinated for virus, Jimmy Carter and wife back in church
PLAINS, Ga. — Now that former President Jimmy Carter and his wife are vaccinated against COVID-19, they have returned to one of their favorite...
New coronavirus variant in New York spurs caution, concern
<p>NEW YORK — Another mutated version of the coronavirus has popped up in New York City, and experts reacted to the the news with...
Builders grapple with land shortage, soaring lumber costs
LOS ANGELES — U.S. homebuilders are poised to benefit this spring homebuying season amid strong demand, low mortgage rates and an all-time low inventory...
Alaska governor tests positive for virus; has mild symptoms
JUNEAU, Alaska — Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy has tested positive for COVID-19 and has mild symptoms, his office announced Wednesday.
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Lincoln Center to emerge from pandemic with outdoor shows
NEW YORK — Lincoln Center intends to emerge from the novel coronavirus pandemic by creating 10 outdoor stages for performances and rehearsals in New...
Tokyo Olympic torch relay plans to kick off in one month
<p>TOKYO — The torch relay for the postponed Tokyo Olympics is to start in a month, which should be a sign that the troubled...