March 10, 2021

The Latest: Congress OKs $1.9T relief bill for Americans

WASHINGTON — Congress has sent President Joe Biden the landmark $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill. Democrats claimed a triumph on a bill that marshals the […]
March 10, 2021

Stability in bond market helps lift most US stock indexes

Major U.S. indexes are moving mostly higher Wednesday as stability in the bond market translates into gains for stocks. A key measure of inflation was […]
March 10, 2021

The Latest: Study: Virus racial gaps narrowed for some youth

ATLANTA — A U.S. government report suggests the early substantial racial and ethnic gaps in COVID-19 case rates narrowed for some groups of young people […]
March 10, 2021

Clinics wait to vaccinate farmworkers: 'Our hands are tied'

With Georgia’s sweet onion harvest approaching and COVID-19 vaccine arriving in increasing quantities from the federal government, migrant health centers around the state want to […]
March 10, 2021

The Latest: Fauci: US virus shots ramping up toward immunity

WASHINGTON — The nation’s top infectious disease expert says the U.S. could see significant steps toward a return to the pre-pandemic normal, even before the […]
March 10, 2021

EU push for better decision-making; more than shop-talk?

BRUSSELS — Engulfed by the biggest economic crisis in its history and fighting off a pandemic that has already claimed half a million of its […]
March 10, 2021

Western states chart diverging paths as water shortages loom

SALT LAKE CITY — As persistent drought and climate change threaten the Colorado River, several states that rely on the water acknowledge they likely won’t […]
March 10, 2021

Pillsbury soft-baked cookies roll out, as General Mills takes baking brand to another part of the grocery

For the first time in its more than 150-year history, Pillsbury will have ready-to-eat treats in the cookie aisle, reflecting a nation that’s over its […]
March 10, 2021

Get Ranchified at Rosedale Where the Ubiquitous Condiment Gets Its Due

The Midwest’s beloved side kick, ranch dressing is receiving tribute through March and April in Rosedale Centers’s food hall Potluck. Vendors are all featuring signature […]
March 10, 2021

U.S. Bancorp CEO's pay dropped 40% in 2020

Andrew Cecere U.S. Bancorp Chairman, president, CEO Total compensation: $8,214,045 for the year ended Dec. 31 Salary: $1,200,000 Non-equity incentive pay: $1,946,160 Other compensation: $61.256 […]