National Spelling Bee win could be footnote to hoops career
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — The biographical blurbs about competitors in the Scripps National Spelling Bee include a litany of other interests, from sports...
In Illinois, Biden to push money for families and child care
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is turning his focus to pitching his proposed investments in families and education, using a visit to a community...
US agency offers $307 million for rural water projects
OHKAY OWINGEH PUEBLO, N.M. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture will issue up to $307 million in grants and low-interest loans in an effort...
Official dropped from Fiji Olympic team after positive test
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — An official due to travel to Tokyo with the Fiji Olympic team has been withdrawn after testing positive for COVID-19.
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EU upbeat over economic growth, concerned about inflation
BRUSSELS — European Union economies are set to rebound by their highest rates in decades as coronavirus restrictions ease, but still face risks posed...
As New York salutes health workers, Missouri fights a surge
New York threw a ticker-tape parade Wednesday for the health care workers and others who helped the city get through the darkest days of...
In Uganda, disputes over bills mark chaotic COVID-19 care
KAMPALA, Uganda — Holding out for nearly $9,000 in unpaid medical bills, one hospital in Uganda allegedly refused to hand over the dead body...
Amtrak plan to replace dozens of aging trains: cost $7.3B
DETROIT — Amtrak plans to spend $7.3 billion to replace 83 passenger trains, some nearly a half-century old, though much of the funding must...
WHO warns Coronavirus rising in eastern Mediterranean region
BEIRUT — Coronavirus infections have been on the rise in the 22 countries of the eastern Mediterranean region after two months of steady decline...
Q&A: Marisa Monte on her first solo album in 10 years
NEW YORK — It took Marisa Monte 10 years to release a solo album, but the four-time Grammy winner never abandoned music.
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