December 17, 2020

Russia's COVID-19 vaccine rollout draws wary, mixed response

MOSCOW — While excitement and enthusiasm greeted the Western-developed coronavirus vaccine when it was rolled out, the Russian-made version has received a mixed response, with […]
December 17, 2020

The Latest: France's Macron tests positive for COVID-19

PARIS — France’s Elysee Palace says President Emmanuel Macron has tested positive for COVID-19. It said the president took a test “as soon as the […]
December 17, 2020

Volkswagen loses top court case in EU in diesel scandal

BRUSSELS — The European Union’s top court ruled on Thursday that Volkswagen breached the law by installing on its cars a so-called defeat device to […]
December 17, 2020

Moon rocks in hand, China prepares for future moon missions

BEIJING — Following the successful return of moon rocks by its Chang’e 5 robotic probe, China is preparing for future missions that could set the […]
December 17, 2020

Snow days, virtual opera: The office holiday party goes on

NEW YORK — An online murder mystery. Law-themed opera arias. A snowman-building competition. With dancing, drinking and fancy dinners a no-go because of virus concerns, […]
December 17, 2020

India's Supreme Court suggests government delay farm laws

NEW DELHI — India’s Supreme Court on Thursday suggested that the government consider delaying implementation of new agricultural reform laws to restore a dialogue with […]
December 17, 2020

Brainerd lakes area resorts weather winter lull

“We’re still fighting here in the resort business. We are open at the resort right now,” said Eric Peterson, general manager of Cragun’s Resort on […]
December 17, 2020

Minnesota Power reaches 50% renewable energy

DULUTH – Every other light bulb across a wide swath of northeastern and central Minnesota is now powered exclusively by wind, solar and hydro electricity. […]
December 17, 2020

Palestinians left waiting as Israel is set to deploy vaccine

RAMALLAH, West Bank — Israel will begin rolling out a major coronavirus vaccination campaign next week after the prime minister reached out personally to the […]
December 17, 2020

The Latest: Alaska reports 2nd adverse reaction to vaccine

JUNEAU, Alaska — Health officials in Alaska have reported that a second health care worker had an adverse reaction to a COVID-19 vaccine. Bartlett Regional […]