May 6, 2021

Weinstein sues lawyer Jose Baez, seeks return of $1M in fees

NEW YORK — Harvey Weinstein wants his money back. The convicted rapist is suing his one-time lawyer Jose Baez for breach of contract and is […]
May 6, 2021

Passenger jet lands safely in LA after bird strikes engine

LOS ANGELES — An Allegiant airliner returned safely to Los Angeles International Airport after the crew reported striking a bird Thursday morning, authorities said. Allegiant […]
May 6, 2021

EXPLAINER: Why patents on COVID vaccines are so contentious

The Biden administration’s call to lift patent protections on COVID-19 vaccines to help poor parts of the world get more doses has drawn praise from […]
May 6, 2021

More support easing vaccine patent rules, but hurdles remain

GENEVA — Several world leaders on Thursday praised the U.S. move to expand access to COVID-19 vaccines for poor nations by suspending patent protections on […]
May 6, 2021

India's gov't eases hospital oxygen shortage as demand jumps

NEW DELHI — Under order by the Supreme Court, India’s government on Thursday agreed to provide more medical oxygen to hospitals in the capital city […]
May 6, 2021

French FM in Lebanon with tough message for its leaders

BEIRUT — France’s foreign minister on Thursday warned Lebanese officials that France would impose additional measures targeting those obstructing the formation of a new government […]
May 6, 2021

Commendations, minor reprimands for officer in Wright death

MINNEAPOLIS — The service file of a suburban Minneapolis police officer charged with manslaughter in the shooting death of Daunte Wright includes a commendation for […]
May 6, 2021

The Latest: MLB's Atlanta Braves to offer free vaccinations

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ The Atlanta Braves will be providing free COVID-19 vaccinations for […]
May 6, 2021

Republicans to scrap Evers' priorities, start writing budget

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Legislature’s Republican-led budget committee on Thursday planned to kill hundreds of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ priorities, including legalizing marijuana and […]
May 6, 2021

Vatican conference features Fauci, Francis — and Aerosmith

ROME — The CEOs of vaccine-makers Pfizer and Moderna joined cardinals, academics and the lead guitarist of Aerosmith in opening a unique Vatican conference on […]