Vandy wins 3-1 at CWS as virus cuts NC State roster in half
OMAHA, Neb. — Kumar Rocker struck out 11 in six innings and Vanderbilt won 3-1 at the College World Series on Friday against a...
Iran’s top leader receives its home-made corona vaccine
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran's supreme leader has received the first coronavirus vaccine developed by the Islamic Republic, state TV reported Friday.
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Merchant ship crews still stuck at sea amid pandemic
Swansea, WALES — More than 15 months into the coronavirus pandemic, tens of thousands of seafarers vital to the global shipping industry remain stranded...
Copa America COVID-19 cases rise to 166, spread slows
RIO DE JANEIRO — There were 166 known COVID-19 cases at the Copa America in Brazil, CONMEBOL said on Friday.
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AP-NORC poll: Most say restrict abortion after 1st trimester
NEW YORK — A solid majority of Americans believe most abortions should be legal in the first three months of a woman’s pregnancy, but...
Balancing act: Gymnast Emily Lee takes her shot at Olympics
ST. LOUIS — Emily Lee loves gymnastics. Yet she hates competing. Yes, she's aware of the contradiction. Then again, the 18-year-old is aware of...
UN: 275 million people used drugs worldwide in 2020
BERLIN — Around 275 million people used drugs worldwide last year, while over 36 million people suffered from drug use disorders, according to the...
Merkel: Europe ‘on thin ice’ amid delta virus variant rise
BERLIN — German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Thursday that Europe is “on thin ice” in its battle against the coronavirus, as the highly contagious...
NBCUniversal celebrates opening of New Mexico studio
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Executives with NBCUniversal celebrated the opening of a new production facility in New Mexico on Thursday, as state and local officials...
3 interested in Charlottesville Confederate statues, so far
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Three entities have already expressed interest in acquiring two statues of Confederate generals from downtown Charlottesville parks, including one that was...