March 2, 2021

The Latest: Vatican defends pope's Iraq trip, stadium mass

VATICAN CITY — The Vatican is defending Pope Francis’ decision to go ahead with his trip to Iraq this weekend despite rising coronavirus infections there […]
March 2, 2021

The Latest: AP source: Merck to help produce J&J vaccine

WASHINGTON — A Biden administration official says drugmaker Merck will help produce rival Johnson & Johnson’s newly-approved coronavirus vaccine. The official spoke Tuesday on the […]
March 2, 2021

Target's sales grew $15B last year, more than in last 11 combined

Sales at Target grew $15 billion last year — more than the 11 previous years combined — as the retailer became one of the top […]
March 2, 2021

The Latest: Pakistan extends flight bans on U.K., S. Africa

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s civil aviation authority is extending restrictions on travel from the U.K., South Africa and some other countries until March 14 to avoid […]
March 2, 2021

There's enough seed to go around as gardening resurgence continues

That’s the word from garden centers and Extension educators to gardeners: Don’t fret if your favorite garden seed variety is sold out right now, it’ll […]
March 2, 2021

EU probes Germany's move to pay for coal plant closures

BERLIN — The European Commission said Tuesday it has opened a probe into whether Germany’s plans to compensate owners for the early shutdown of coal-fired […]
March 2, 2021

US men accused of helping Ghosn flee arrive in Japan

TOKYO — Two Americans suspected of helping former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn skip bail in Japan and flee to Lebanon in December 2019 were extradited […]
March 2, 2021

Senate vetting Biden's choice for SEC head amid stock drama

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s choice to head the Securities and Exchange Commission is coming before a Senate panel for his confirmation hearing at a […]
March 2, 2021

German unemployment still largely steady despite lockdown

German unemployment held more or less steady in February despite the impact of lockdown measures, according to official data released Tuesday. Extensive use of a […]
March 2, 2021

EXPLAINER: Japan to try US men accused of helping Ghosn flee

TOKYO — Two Americans suspected of helping former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn skip bail and escape to Lebanon in December 2019 have been extradited to […]