Tag: COVID-19 pandemic
Donaldson seeks calf strength after ‘fluke ordeal’ last year
MINNEAPOLIS — The year-ago buzz around the Minnesota Twins created by signing Josh Donaldson to the franchise's richest free agent contract was quickly quelled...
Thousands of students rally in Greece against new police law
THESSALONIKI, Greece — More than 5,000 university students and other protesters have gathered outside a courthouse in Greece’s second-largest city to rally against a...
San Marino finally gets vaccines, but goes with Sputnik V
ROME — The Republic of San Marino finally can start its coronavirus vaccination drive after the first shots arrived Tuesday. But the city-state surrounded...
Norway moves ‘home’ World Cup qualifier to neutral Spain
OSLO, Norway — Norway’s national soccer team will play its first “home” World Cup qualifying game at a neutral venue in Spain next month...
Qatar and Australia pull out of Copa America
SAO PAULO, Brazil — Qatar and Australia will not compete in the next Copa America due to scheduling conflicts, the South American soccer confederation...
Knight, Cara, HBCU bands among NBA All-Star Game performers
ATLANTA — Atlanta native Gladys Knight will be among the headline performers at the NBA All-Star Game on March 7, performing “The Star-Spangled Banner”...
National Lacrosse League team moves to Albany, New York
ALBANY, N.Y. — The New England Black Wolves of the National Lacrosse League are relocating to Albany, New York, the league announced Tuesday.
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Indiana opens up the COVID-19 vaccine to those age 60 to 64
12:30 P.M. UPDATE
INDIANAPOLIS — Nearly 63,000 Hoosiers ages 60-64 scheduled a free COVID-19 vaccine in their first three hours of eligibility Tuesday as the...
IU plans in-person spring commencements, for graduates only
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana University plans to hold in-person spring commencements at all of its campuses, but only graduates will be permitted at those...
Marriott names Anthony Capuano new CEO, president
BETHESDA, Md. — Marriott International named a new CEO and a new president Tuesday, a little more than a week after its former leader...
