Pharrell Williams calls for economic equity during MLK event
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) — Singer and music producer Pharrell Williams is challenging corporate America to “do more” by supporting…
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Virginia’s 1st female lt. gov. takes her seat in the Senate
By SARAH RANKIN Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Republican Winsome Earle-Sears has taken her seat for the first day presiding over the…
Continue ReadingPakistani policeman, 2 gunmen killed in shootout in capital
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s police say two gunmen opened fire at police officers manning a roadside checkpoint in the capital, Islamabad,…
Continue ReadingIsrael study: 4th vaccine shows limited results with omicron
By JOSEF FEDERMAN Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — An Israeli hospital says preliminary research indicates a fourth dose of the coronavirus…
Continue ReadingTwin earthquakes in western Afghanistan kill at least 22
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A local Afghan official says two earthquakes have rattled western Badghis province along the border with Turkmenistan,…
Continue ReadingWVa governor resumes briefings, says COVID is ‘tough stuff’
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia Gov. Justice has resumed his weekly briefings on the coronavirus, six days after he tested positive for…
Continue ReadingK-Way windbreaker brand taps hip new market with R&D line
By COLLEEN BARRY Associated Press MILAN (AP) — K-way, the Franco-Italian brand synonymous with windbreakers, is stepping into luxury fashion with…
Continue ReadingCanada approves Pfizer COVID drug
TORONTO (AP) — Canada’s health regulator has approved a pill by Pfizer that treats the effects of COVID-19. Health Canada authorized Paxlovid…
Continue ReadingCourt to hear appeal of man convicted in son’s hot-car death
By KATE BRUMBACK The Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — A man whose toddler son died after he left him in a hot car for hours is asking Georgia’s…
Continue ReadingOmicron slamming S. American hospitals as workers fall ill
By DÉBORA ÁLVARES and ALMUDENA CALATRAVA Associated Press BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — The coronavirus’ omicron variant is barreling across South…
Continue ReadingPolish senators question cyber experts in hacking inquiry
By VANESSA GERA Associated Press WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A Polish Senate commission has opened an investigation into the use of powerful spyware…
Continue Reading3 California teenagers killed in car crash near Los Angeles
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — California authorities say three teenage boys were killed when the car they were in hit a curb, collided with a fence and…
Continue ReadingJoint Chiefs chairman and Marine Corps chief have COVID-19
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Joint Chiefs of Staff says Chairman Gen. Mark Milley has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing very minor…
Continue ReadingSudanese forces open fire on anti-coup protesters, killing 7
By SAMY MAGDY Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — Sudanese activists say security forces have killed at least seven people and wounded around 100 others…
Continue ReadingEx-Guinean President Conde flown abroad for medical care
By BOUBACAR DIALLO and KRISTA LARSON Associated Press CONAKRY, Guinea (AP) — Witnesses in the Guinean capital say former President Alpha Conde has…
Continue ReadingSteve Schapiro, prize-winning photographer, dies at 87
NEW YORK (AP) — A prize-winning photographer whose indelible images ranged from civil rights marches to the set of “The Godfather” and other…
Continue ReadingOfficer shot teen in neck after car chase near Miami
MIAMI (AP) — Authorities say a 15-year-old is in critical condition Monday after being shot in the neck by a police officer following a car chase…
Continue ReadingLeaders of Germany, Spain meet to align progressive agendas
By ARITZ PARRA Associated Press MADRID (AP) — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez have met in Madrid to plan…
Continue ReadingUK’s Johnson, and his foes, await key ‘partygate’ report
By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is fighting for his career and he has one constant refrain:…
Continue ReadingOut of this world: 555.55-carat black diamond lands in Dubai
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Auction house Sotheby’s Dubai has unveiled a diamond that’s literally from out of this world. Sotheby’s…
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