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 […]
May 6, 2021

Farm Rescue plants fields for farmer who suffered setbacks

WOLVERTON, Minn. — A Minnesota farmer who broke his back, fell victim to COVID-19 and recently underwent surgery will nonetheless have corn and soybeans to […]
May 6, 2021

Italian Navy rescues fisherman reportedly shot off Libya

MILAN — An Italian Navy ship has rescued a crew member of an Italian fishing boat reportedly injured by warning shots fired by the Libyan […]
May 6, 2021

Where are the daisies? Mother's Day bouquet prices rise as demand outstrips supply at Minnesota florists

The rush is on at Flowers by Miss Bertha to assemble gift-orders for Mother’s Day. The coolers are jammed with freshly cut stems and buckets […]