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Israeli-owned ship docked in Dubai after mysterious blast
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - An Israeli-owned cargo ship that suffered a mysterious explosion in the Gulf of Oman came to Dubai's port for repairs Sunday, days after the blast that revived security c...
Feb 28, 2021
Rooster kills Indian man during banned cockfight
HYDERABAD, India - A man was killed by a rooster with a blade tied to its leg during an illegal cockfight in southern India, police said, bringing focus on a practice that continues in some Indian sta...
Feb 28, 2021
'Not a good idea:' Experts concerned about pope trip to Iraq
VATICAN CITY - Infectious disease experts are expressing concern about Pope Francis' upcoming trip to Iraq, given a sharp rise in coronavirus infections there, a fragile health care system and the una...
Feb 28, 2021
Virginia lawmakers vote to legalize marijuana in 2024
RICHMOND, Va. - Virginia lawmakers gave final approval Saturday to a bill that will legalize marijuana for adult recreational use, but not until 2024, when retail sales of the drug would also begin. W...
Feb 28, 2021
Philippines receives COVID-19 vaccine after delays
MANILA, Philippines - The Philippines received its first batch of COVID-19 vaccine Sunday, among the last in Southeast Asia to secure the critical doses despite having the second-highest number of cor...
Feb 28, 2021
Program addresses vaccine hesitancy with jargon-free, non-judgmental expertise
When it comes to vaccine hesitancy, misinformation and mistrust sparked by "medical racism" are among issues confronting scientists, doctors and community groups trying to provide assurance as immuniz...
Feb 28, 2021
Shots, tear gas as police in Myanmar intensify use of force
YANGON, Myanmar - Security forces in Myanmar made mass arrests and appeared to use lethal force on Sunday as they intensified their efforts to break up protests a month after the military staged a cou...
Feb 27, 2021
Stastny's overtime goal gives Winnipeg 2-1 win over Montreal
WINNIPEG - Paul Stastny's overtime goal clinched Winnipeg's 2-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens, extending the Jets' winning streak to four games.Nikolaj Ehlers also scored for Winnipeg (13-6-1). ...
Feb 27, 2021
At bicoastal Globes on Sunday, 'Borat' could triumph
NEW YORK - When drained of glamour, what's left of the Golden Globes? That's one of the biggest questions heading into the 78th annual awards on Sunday night. The show, postponed two months from its u...
Feb 27, 2021
Canadian Aaliyah Edwards scores 24, leads no. 1 UConn over Butler
INDIANAPOLIS - Paige Bueckers made the key passes, Aaliyah Edwards handled the boards. The scoring, both stellar freshmen did their share and more for No. 1 Connecticut. Bueckers set a school record w...
Feb 27, 2021
