Tag: Diseases and conditions
Former Scottish leader launches new pro-independence party
<p>LONDON — Scotland’s former first minister, Alex Salmond, said Friday he is setting up a new pro-independence party that will field candidates in the...
Working as COVID nurse changes Brazilian referee’s outlook
<p>SAO PAULO — When the coronavirus pandemic forced Brazilian soccer to take a break, referee Igor Benevenuto faced an uncertain future with less income....
Islanders rally, disappoint Bruins fans with 4-3 OT victory
BOSTON — Anthony Beauvillier scored 21 seconds into overtime and the New York Islanders rallied from a two-goal deficit to beat the Bruins 4-3...
EXPLAINER: Why is media access at the border an issue?
NEW YORK — Access to government-run facilities housing young immigrants on the border with Mexico has caused one of the first tussles between news...
RHP Jimmy Nelson earns job with Dodgers after missing 2020
<p>PHOENIX — Jimmy Nelson has earned a job with the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers after missing last season due to a back...
Nebraska unemployment rate ticks down for February
<p>LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska’s unemployment dropped slightly last month to 3.1%, down 0.1 percentage point from January and marking the third-lowest rate in the...
Siena extends men’s hoops coach Maciariello 3 years
<p>LOUDONVILLE, N.Y. — Siena men’s basketball coach Carmen Maciariello has signed a three-year contract extension, the school announced Friday.</p>
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Church in NY virus epicenter leads congregants out of sorrow
NEW YORK — For nearly two decades, Juan Tapia, head of maintenance at Our Lady of Sorrows, has taken pride in the upkeep of...
Mexico complains of mask-less tourists, closes ruin site
MEXICO CITY — Authorities in Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula complained Friday about tourists not wearing face masks, as Mexico braces for a surge of Easter...
Penguins extend Sabres’ winless streak to 16 straight
<p>PITTSBURGH — Jared McCann scored a pair of power-play goals, Casey DeSmith made 36 saves and the Pittsburgh Penguins extended Buffalo's winless streak to...