Tag: Occasions
A little city, battered by the virus, tells its stories
CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. — The beleaguered people of Central Falls moved quickly through the high school gym’s injection stations and then to rest on...
South Dakota’s Noem launches legal strategy to take on Biden
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem catapulted onto the list of conservative politicians favored by former President Donald Trump with her...
Daily readings at tomb honor Dante 700 years after his death
RAVENNA, Italy — As she has each evening for the last eight months, Giuliana Turati opened her well-worn copy of Dante’s “Divine Comedy” as...
Defense Secretary addresses graduating West Point cadets
WEST POINT, N.Y. — U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will speak to graduating U.S. Military Academy cadets Saturday in a ceremony returning to West...
White House, GOP infrastructure talks hit crucial stage
WASHINGTON — Negotiations between the White House and Senate Republicans over President Joe Biden's $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan are hitting a crucial stage...
Alabama city throws ‘Tardy Gras’ parade as pandemic ebbs
MOBILE, Ala. — With both COVID-19 hospitalizations and vaccinations ebbing, Alabama's port city is putting on a Mardi Gras-style parade that will feel at...
Oldest captive rhino celebrates birthday at wildlife rescue
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A fresh lettuce and watermelon “cake” and a cold hose drizzle awaited Henry the rhinoceros at his milestone birthday party.
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EU lawmakers and nations reach compromise on COVID-19 passes
BRUSSELS — European Union legislators and member countries found a compromise Thursday for launching COVID-19 certificates before the summer holiday season, a move aimed...
Restrictions reimposed as virus resurges in much of Asia
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taxi drivers are starved for customers, weddings are suddenly canceled, schools are closed, and restaurant service is restricted across much of...
Stacey Abrams to deliver keynote at Tulsa Massacre event
TULSA, Okla. — Stacey Abrams, who has become a leading national voice on ballot access, will deliver the keynote address at the “Remember &...
