April 10, 2021

Reforms follow deadly year in New York nursing homes

ALBANY, N.Y. — After a deadly year in New York’s nursing homes, state lawmakers have passed legislation intended to hold facility operators more accountable for […]
April 10, 2021

The Latest: Indian states warn of COVID-19 vaccine shortages

NEW DELHI — Multiple Indian states are warning the federal government of COVID-19 vaccine shortages as another spike in cases threatens to overrun the country […]
April 10, 2021

The lure of online gambling during the pandemic 

During the pandemic, the number of people accessing online gambling platforms has surged.  Brick-and-mortar casinos were closed for a time and people stuck at home […]
April 10, 2021

Gaetz faces House ethics probe; federal investigation widens

WASHINGTON — The House Ethics Committee announced an investigation Friday into Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz as federal prosecutors probing sex trafficking allegations against him are […]
April 10, 2021

Thailand faces growing outbreak ahead of New Year travel

BANGKOK — Thai authorities struggled to contain a growing coronavirus outbreak just days before the country’s traditional Songkran New Year’s holiday, when millions of people […]
April 10, 2021

Biden budget seeks more for schools, health care and housing

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden released a $1.5 trillion wish list for his first federal budget Friday, asking for substantial gains for Democratic priorities including […]
April 10, 2021

Old documents fuel latest bid to halt Nevada lithium mine

RENO, Nev. — Few people had ever heard of Tiehm’s buckwheat when conservationists filed a petition two years ago to list the desert wildflower as […]
April 10, 2021

Feds charge 3 more in massive California unemployment fraud

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Federal prosecutors said Friday that they have charged three Southern California women with using prison inmates’ names to bilk a state agency […]
April 9, 2021

The Latest: US 7th Fleet: 14,000 personnel fully vaccinated

PHILIPPINE SEA — The U.S. 7th Fleet that operates throughout the Indo-Pacific says more than 14,000 of its service members have received their full doses […]
April 9, 2021

Arizona wildfire destroys 12 homes; 200 people evacuated

DUDLEYVILLE, Ariz. — A small community in south-central Arizona remained under an evacuation notice Friday after crews and air tankers stopped the growth of a […]