Tag: COVID-19 pandemic
With roster thinned, BC has turned to walk-on ‘Martians’
BOSTON — “Martians!” Boston College coach Jim Christian will shout, summoning his scout team to the court. And in they run from the sideline,...
Greek tax officer dies 7 months after axe attack in office
THESSALONIKI — A tax office employee who had been attacked with an axe in his workplace nearly seven months ago has died, a Greek...
Chiefs head into offseason with core intact, plenty of holes
<p>KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs were so confident in their Super Bowl-winning roster from the 2019 season that they did everything they could...
Italian populists dither over support for Draghi government
<p>The populist 5-Star Movement, the largest party in the Italian Parliament, put on hold Wednesday its commitment to back the new government that former...
Bill takes aim at ICE detention centers in Maryland
<p>ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Maryland lawmakers heavily debated a bill concerning ICE detention centers on Wednesday, including testimony from a previous detainee who spoke about...
Levante holds Athletic to 1-1 draw in Copa del Rey semifinal
<p>MADRID — In its first Copa del Rey semifinal in 86 years, Levante held host Athletic Bilbao to a 1-1 draw in the first...
For Parkland seniors, high school years bookended by tragedy
<p>FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — They were baptized by gunfire their freshman year, bonded as they spent hours hiding under desks, inextricably linked by tragedy....
Durant out until Friday for coronavirus protocol reasons
NEW YORK — Kevin Durant will miss at least three games for coronavirus health and safety protocols before being eligible to return to the...
Online retailer Boohoo buys 3 fashion brands from Arcadia
LONDON — British online fashion retailer Boohoo has bought three clothing brands owned by the collapsed Arcadia retail group for 25.2 million pounds ($34.5...
Online grocery shopping drives up sales at Ocado
LONDON — Ocado, one of the biggest internet-only grocery retailers, said Tuesday that sales rose 35% during the last fiscal year as the COVID-19...