L.L. Bean sees sales boom amid pandemic’s push to outdoors
FREEPORT, Maine — With Americans hunkering down and hankering to get outdoors during the pandemic, L.L. Bean recorded its best annual sales growth in...
Bicyclist falls to death trying to beat Miami drawbridge
<p>MIAMI — A bicyclist who ignored warning signs and tried to beat a Miami drawbridge slid to his death down the rising concrete slab,...
Powell: US economy gaining, but recovery ‘far from complete’
<p>WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reiterated his belief Friday that while the U.S. economy has been steadily rebounding from the devastation caused...
St. Patrick’s Day to be largely virtual in NYC for 2nd year
NEW YORK — A largely virtual St. Patrick's Day is planned for New York City on Wednesday, one year after the annual parade celebrating...
Judge warns media at ex-cop’s trial of possible removal
MINNEAPOLIS — The judge overseeing the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer in the death of George Floyd opened court Wednesday by...
7 jurors face new questioning in ex-officer’s murder trial
<p>MINNEAPOLIS — Jury selection for a former Minneapolis police officer's trial in George Floyd's death faced a possible setback Wednesday, as the judge prepared...
Assumptions about hurricane season face winds of change
<p>With named storms coming earlier and more often in warmer waters, some assumptions about the Atlantic hurricane season are being rethought.</p>
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Court says Japan’s ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional
TOKYO — A Japanese court ruled Wednesday the government's ban on same-sex marriages is unconstitutional, recognizing the rights of same-sex couples for the first...
Experts: Virus surge in Europe a cautionary tale for US
Optimism is spreading in the U.S. as COVID-19 deaths plummet and states ease restrictions and open vaccinations to younger adults. But across Europe, dread...
Team NZ beats Luna Rossa 7-3 to retain the America’s Cup
<p>AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Team New Zealand has retained the America’s Cup, beating Italian challenger Luna Rossa 7-3 in the 36th match for sailing’s...