Tag: COVID-19 pandemic
UK virus cases hit highest since Feb 5 amid ‘grab a jab’
LONDON — The U.K. on Saturday recorded its most new coronavirus infections since early February as the National Health Service ran a “grab a...
UK health minister resigns after breaching coronavirus rules
LONDON — U.K. Health Secretary Matt Hancock resigned Saturday, a day after apologizing for breaching social distancing rules with an aide with whom he...
Canadiens coach Ducharme to return for Game 3 of Cup Final
MONTREAL — Montreal Canadiens interim coach Dominique Ducharme will have to wait until Game 3 of Stanley Cup Final against the defending champion Tampa...
Croatia’s Perišić has virus, will miss next Euro 2020 game
PULA, Croatia — Croatia forward Ivan Perišić tested positive for the coronavirus on Saturday and will miss the match against Spain in the round...
Red Sox hold on for 4th straight win over Yankees, 5-3
BOSTON — Hunter Renfroe had two RBIs, including go-ahead sacrifice fly in the third inning, and Boston’s pitchers held New York scoreless over the...
What pressure? Biles soars to lead at U.S. Olympic Trials
ST. LOUIS — Simone Biles is primed for Tokyo.
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NC State players confused, angry over their removal from CWS
OMAHA, Neb. — North Carolina State baseball players who were one win away from playing for a national championship reacted with anger and confusion...
Aquino, Philippine ex-leader who challenged China, is buried
MANILA, Philippines — Former Philippine President Benigno Aquino III was buried in austere state rites during the pandemic Saturday with many remembering him for...
Verona Arena subs monumental sets with dynamic video
VERONA, Italy — The Verona Arena amphitheater in northern Italy has returned to staging full operas for the first time since the pandemic —...
As virus surges in Uganda, hospitals accused of profiteering
KAMPALA, Uganda — As he struggled to breathe earlier this month, Dr. Nathan Tumubone was tormented by thoughts of hospitalization as a COVID-19 patient....