Violence against Asians decried on spa shootings anniversary
By KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — A year after the fatal shootings at three Georgia massage businesses, crowds gathered at rallies…
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Lake Powell hits historic low, raising hydropower concerns
By SAM METZ and FELICIA FONSECA Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A critical Colorado River reservoir has fallen to a record low level,…
Continue ReadingDisney workers plan walkout to protest ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill
By MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Disney workers are planning walkouts during their breaks every day this week to protest CEO…
Continue ReadingEx-Colorado veterinary regulator accused of animal cruelty
DENVER (AP) — A former member of the board that regulates Colorado’s veterinarians is facing animal cruelty allegations after authorities say pet…
Continue ReadingPowerful quake off north Japan kills 4, more than 90 injured
By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — A 7.4-magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of Fukushima in northern Japan, smashing…
Continue ReadingWHO Chief: World’s worst health crisis is in Ethiopia
GENEVA (AP) — As much of the world’s attention is focused on the bloodshed in Ukraine, the head of the World Health Organization saya there is…
Continue ReadingDiabetes & COVID-19: Scientists explore potential connection
By LINDSEY TANNER AP Medical Writer CROWN POINT, Ind. (AP) — Reports of rising diabetes cases during the pandemic have scientists exploring if…
Continue ReadingUK’s Johnson in UAE, Saudi Arabia to press for more oil
By AYA BATRAWY Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has met with the de facto rulers of the…
Continue ReadingHow to cushion the financial hit from sky-high gas prices
By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — Any motorist who has filled up lately could be forgiven for wincing in disbelief. Fueled largely by…
Continue ReadingGermany keeping watch on oil firms amid recent price swings
BERLIN (AP) — German antitrust officials say they are closely watching oil market developments to determine whether the falling price for crude…
Continue ReadingChicago Cubs owners launching bid to buy EPL club Chelsea
By ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer LONDON (AP) — The ownership of the Chicago Cubs says it will make a bid to buy Premier League club Chelsea.…
Continue ReadingUN human rights council asked to act against Myanmar army
By GRANT PECK Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — The main opposition organization in military-ruled Myanmar has urged the United Nations Human Rights…
Continue ReadingAfghan refugees in US to receive temporary protected status
By BEN FOX Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Afghan refugees in the U.S. will be allowed to stay for at least 18 months under temporary protected…
Continue ReadingGermany pledges to protect refugees after reported rape case
BERLIN (AP) — The German government says it would seek to ensure refugees fleeing conflicts in Ukraine and elsewhere don’t become victims of…
Continue ReadingGeorge Lopez writing ‘fantastical’ middle-grade book series
NEW YORK (AP) — Actor-comedian George Lopez is launching a new series — of books. Lopez has a four-book deal with Viking Children’s Books for…
Continue ReadingCouncil of Europe expels Russia from human rights body
By RAF CASERT and JEAN-FRANCOIS BADIAS Associated Press STRASBOURG, France (AP) — The Council of Europe has expelled Russia from the continent’s…
Continue ReadingAlabama man to keep anti-Biden plate after state reversal
ONEONTA, Ala. (AP) — The state of Alabama has apologized to a gun store owner for trying to take away a personalized license plate representing an…
Continue Reading‘The First Kennedys’ explores a dynasty’s humble Irish roots
By WILLIAM J. KOLE Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Think of the Kennedys and some elitist attributes come to mind: wealth, power, influence,…
Continue ReadingDjokovic, Russian players expected to compete at French Open
By SAMUEL PETREQUIN AP Sports Writer Novak Djokovic will be allowed to play at the French Open even if he is not vaccinated against COVID-19 as long…
Continue ReadingRetail sales up 0.3% in February amid higher prices
By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — After beginning the year in a buying mood, Americans slowed their spending in February…
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