First lady Jill Biden to attend National Spelling Bee
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Finalists in the Scripps National Spelling Bee will get a visit from one of the nation's most prominent educators:...
Biden relaunches council of governors with bipartisan group
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Thursday will relaunch the council of governors, an advisory board of governors and a number of key Cabinet...
At many companies, changes from COVID-19 are now permanent
NEW YORK — The vending machine outside Pinch Spice Market dispensing packets of herbs and seasonings isn’t a sales gimmick — it helped cater...
Critics: Postal Service plans imperil community newspapers
The U.S. Postal Service's plan to raise mailing rates could present one more damaging blow to community newspapers already reeling from the coronavirus pandemic...
Japan to declare virus emergency lasting through Olympics
TOKYO — Japan is set to place Tokyo under a state of emergency that would last through the Olympics, fearing an ongoing COVID-19 surge...
Debate over eating meat gets heated in Spanish politics
MADRID — The amount of meat that Spaniards eat has rattled the unity of Spain's governing coalition.
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As economy reopened, US consumer borrowing surged in May
WASHINGTON — U.S. consumer borrowing surged by $35.3 billion in May as Americans, bolstered by a reopening economy and rising job levels, went back...
Do I need to take precautions at hotels if I’m vaccinated?
Do I need to take precautions at hotels if I’m vaccinated?
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Queen Elizabeth II visits set of TV soap ‘Coronation Street’
LONDON — Queen Elizabeth II has visited the set of “Coronation Street” to mark the long-running television soap's 60th birthday.
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In Africa, virus ruins Olympic dreams and tests dedication
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — The dreaded test results came back positive for COVID-19 and the illness descended on South African swimmer Erin Gallagher.
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