Skip to content

World News

India tops 200,000 dead as virus surge breaks health system

India tops 200,000 dead as virus surge breaks health system

NEW DELHI — India crossed a grim milestone Wednesday of 200,000 people lost to the coronavirus as a devastating surge of new infections tears through dense cities and rural areas alike and overwhelms health care systems on the brink of collapse.
Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel gets seat at National Cathedral

Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel gets seat at National Cathedral

Washington National Cathedral, the massive Episcopal house of worship that prides itself on being an unfinished work-in-progress whose stones and stained glass tell the story of the 20th and 21st centuries, is unveiling its newest addition: a carving
Publisher pulls Philip Roth bio, cuts ties with author

Publisher pulls Philip Roth bio, cuts ties with author

NEW YORK — The publisher of a highly anticipated and widely discussed biography of Philip Roth is pulling the book and cutting ties with author Blake Bailey, who faces multiple allegations of sexual harassment and assault. W.W.
Private Florida school won't employ vaccinated teachers

Private Florida school won't employ vaccinated teachers

MIAMI — A private school founded by an anti-vaccination activist in South Florida has warned teachers and staff against taking the COVID-19 vaccine, saying it will not employ anyone who has received the shot.
Vegas tourism, airport, casinos show rebound from virus

Vegas tourism, airport, casinos show rebound from virus

Las Vegas is bouncing back to pre-coronavirus pandemic levels, with new economic reports showing increases in airport passengers and tourism, and a big jump in a key index showing that casinos statewide took in $1 billion in winnings last month for t
Arizona governor signs abortion ban for genetic issues

Arizona governor signs abortion ban for genetic issues

PHOENIX — Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey on Tuesday signed a sweeping anti-abortion bill that bans the procedure if the woman is seeking it solely because a fetus has a genetic abnormality such as Down syndrome.
'Torso Killer' pleads guilty in 1974 cold-case murders

'Torso Killer' pleads guilty in 1974 cold-case murders

NEWARK, N.J. — For years, a savage murderer called the “Torso Killer” dribbled out confessions to a New Jersey detective, closing cold cases into the brutal deaths of four young women that dated back to the late 1960s.
Native American lawmakers seek federal help on Montana bison

Native American lawmakers seek federal help on Montana bison

BILLINGS, Mont. — Native American lawmakers in Montana on Tuesday called on the Biden administration to help craft a plan to reintroduce wild bison to the landscape in and around Glacier National Park and the Charles M.
3D printing's new challenge: Solving the US housing shortage

3D printing's new challenge: Solving the US housing shortage

A new generation of startups wants to disrupt the way houses are built by automating production with industrial 3D printers.
More complete count pushes Oscars to 10.4 million viewers

More complete count pushes Oscars to 10.4 million viewers

NEW YORK — It may be little consolation for the movie academy, but a more complete count by the Nielsen company pushed the Academy Awards audience to 10.4 million viewers on Tuesday.