May 25, 2021

The Latest: Mascots, prizes rally students to get vaccinated

SAN DIEGO — A growing number of U.S. public schools are using mascots, food trucks and prize giveaways to encourage students to get vaccinated before […]
May 25, 2021

The Latest: CDC: Cases in fully vaccinated remain rare

NEW YORK — U.S. health officials say coronavirus cases in fully vaccinated people remain rare. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday issued […]
May 25, 2021

In a sizzling US market, demand and prices for homes soar

WASHINGTON — America’s housing market has grown so overheated as demand outpaces supply that prices keep hitting record highs — and roughly half of all […]
May 25, 2021

The Latest: CDC: Virus in fully vaccinated remains rare

NEW YORK — U.S. health officials say coronavirus infections in fully vaccinated people remain rare. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday issued […]
May 25, 2021

In a chaotic market demand and prices for homes in US soar

WASHINGTON — The U.S. housing market has gotten so out of whack, with demand far outpacing supply, that prices have risen to record levels and […]
May 25, 2021

Investors buy Minneapolis' Mighty Spark specialty meat company

Mighty Spark Food Co., the small Minneapolis-based specialty meat brand, is being acquired by a private equity firm focused on food, beauty and health products. […]
May 25, 2021

Court: UK mass surveillance unlawful under European rules

LONDON — Europe’s top human rights court ruled Tuesday that British mass surveillance and intelligence-gathering practices breached human rights laws, in a partial victory for […]
May 25, 2021

Iran, world powers resume talks on US return to nuclear deal

VIENNA — World powers were set to open a fifth round of talks Tuesday with Iran aimed at bringing the United States back into the […]
May 25, 2021

The Latest: WH: US reaching 50% of adults fully vaccinated

WASHINGTON — The White House says the United States on Tuesday will reach 50% of American adults fully vaccinated for COVID-19. President Joe Biden previously […]
May 25, 2021

US home prices soar in March by most since late 2013

WASHINGTON — March U.S. home prices jumped by the most in more than seven years as an increasing number of would-be buyers compete for a […]