As variant rises, vaccine plan targets ‘movable middle’

0
WASHINGTON — Thrown off-stride to reach its COVID-19 vaccination goal, the Biden administration is sending A-list officials across the country, devising ads for niche...

Transgender rights, religion among cases justices could add

0
WASHINGTON — A closely watched voting rights dispute from Arizona is among five cases standing between the Supreme Court and its summer break. But...

Alzheimer’s drug stirs hope for patients, worry for doctors

0
In the weeks since a new Alzheimer's drug was approved, hopeful patients have bombarded Dr. Alireza Atri with calls and emails about a treatment...

Bruce Springsteen marks the return of live shows on Broadway

0
NEW YORK — In another sign of live entertainment's rebirth, Bruce Springsteen returned to Broadway this weekend, strapping on a guitar and reviving a...

End to COVID-19 hotel housing for homeless raises worries

0
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Everyone on the streets knows “Sir Charles," the skinny guy with the saxophone, sunglasses, felt hat and megawatt smile. At...

UK government accused of hypocrisy as health minister quits

0
LONDON — Britain’s health secretary has resigned after a tabloid splashed photos and videos of him kissing an aide in his office — breaking...

‘Not fun’: Northwest heat wave builds, all-time records fall

0
PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon's largest city broke its all-time heat record on Saturday. It could beat the new mark on Sunday. ...

Drought woes in dry US West raise July 4 fireworks fears

0
SALT LAKE CITY — Many Americans aching for normalcy as pandemic restrictions end are looking forward to traditional Fourth of July fireworks. But with...

For some US Muslims, raw talk on suicide, mental health

0
Dr. Rania Awaad was attending a virtual religion program this Ramadan when discussion turned to an unexpected question: Is it religiously acceptable to say...

North Macedonia gets 500,000 doses of Sinovac vaccines

0
SKOPJE, North Macedonia — North Macedonia on Sunday received a shipment of 500,000 doses of Chinese Sinovac vaccines that will allow authorities to continue...