California looking to pay drug addicts to stay sober
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Frustrated by out-of-control increases in drug overdose deaths, California’s leaders are trying something radical: They want the […]
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Japan further expands virus emergency areas as cases surge
TOKYO — Japan expanded its coronavirus state of emergency on Wednesday for a second week in a row, adding eight […]
» Read moreKentucky gov suffers legal defeat in combating COVID surge
FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Kentucky governor’s efforts to aggressively combat COVID-19 suffered a legal defeat Saturday as the state’s high […]
» Read moreThe Latest: England eases self-isolation guidelines
LONDON — People in England who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or are under 18 years of age, will no […]
» Read moreSchools reopen with masks optional in many US classrooms
MCDONOUGH, Ga. — As Tussahaw Elementary opened this week for a new school year, teary-eyed mothers led in kindergartners dwarfed […]
» Read moreTennessee sued over 'bathroom bill' for public schools
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee was hit Tuesday with a second legal challenge aimed at overturning a slate of bills targeting […]
» Read moreEx-aide launches new salvo against UK's Johnson over virus
LONDON — A disgruntled former top aide to Prime Minister Boris Johnson says the British leader was dismissive of the […]
» Read moreIran imposes week-long lockdown of Tehran as virus surges
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran on Monday imposed a week-long lockdown on the capital, Tehran, and the surrounding region as the […]
» Read moreFrance cautiously celebrates Bastille Day, clouded by virus
PARIS — Bastille Day is back, sort of. France celebrated its national holiday Wednesday with thousands of troops marching in […]
» Read moreDeath toll rises to 210 from February cold wave in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas — State officials on Tuesday added 59 deaths to the toll wrought by the Feb. 14 cold wave […]
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