Tag: Diseases and conditions
Thailand PM gets AstraZeneca jab, 1 Asian country suspends
<p>BANGKOK — Thailand's prime minister received a shot of the COVID-19 vaccine manufactured by AstraZeneca on Tuesday, as much of Asia shrugged off concerns...
Michelle Obama aims to give a million meals in new campaign
<p>Michelle Obama is launching a nonprofit campaign that aims to provide more than 1 million meals to food-insecure families in connection with the debut...
Spanish islands warn tourists to abide by virus restrictions
<p>MADRID — Faced with a possible flood of visitors from Germany later this month, authorities in Spain's Balearic Islands are warning hotel owners that...
Pitino in NCAA Tournament, Kentucky out after chaotic season
Rick Pitino is in the NCAA Tournament and Kentucky is not.
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WNBA rolls out plans for 25th season celebration
NEW YORK — The WNBA hopes to be back in home arenas for its 25th season this summer.
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Extent of COVID-19 vaccine waste remains largely unknown
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — As millions continue to wait their turn for the COVID-19 vaccine, small but steady amounts of the precious doses have gone...
Rangers slugger Gallo lowers launch and is still going deep
Joey Gallo got to spring training trying to lower the launch angle of his swing, straighten his posture in the box and hit more...
Rozier, Gordon help Hornets rally past Kings 122-116
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Terry Rozier scored 26 points, Gordon Hayward added 25 and the Charlotte Hornets overcame a 15-point deficit in the second half...
Germany postpones vaccination summit over AstraZeneca furor
BERLIN — The German government said Tuesday it will postpone a virtual summit on the country's vaccination efforts until after the European Medicines Agency...
Voter outreach led to big drop in rejected mail ballots
ATLANTA — The coronavirus pandemic triggered an unprecedented surge in mailed ballots last year, raising concerns that a flood of first-time absentee voters would...