Ecuador, Peru pick presidents under strict virus measures
NewQUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Voters in Ecuador and Peru have cast ballots for new presidents amid a recent surge in COVID-19 cases in both countries that…
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McMillen Park Community Center to host mass vaccination clinic
UpdatedThe Indiana Department of Health will provide COVID-19 vaccinations at a mass vaccine clinic to be held at McMillen Park Community Center this…
Continue Reading Gov calls for probe into traffic stop of Black Army officer
NewRICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia’s governor is calling for an independent investigation into a traffic stop in which two police officers were…
Continue Reading Fed’s Powell sees US boom ahead, with COVID still a risk
NewWASHINGTON (AP) — The chairman of the Federal Reserve says the U.S. economy is poised for an extended period of strong growth and hiring even…
Continue Reading More flee volcano on Caribbean island of St. Vincent
NewKINGSTOWN, St. Vincent (AP) — More people have fled their homes on the eastern Caribbean island of St. Vincent as La Soufrière volcano rumbles…
Continue Reading Matsuyama becomes first Japanese in Masters green jacket
NewAUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Hideki Matsuyama is the first Japanese player in a green jacket. The 29-year-old won the Masters despite a few nervous moments.…
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Weaver takes no-hitter into 7th, Diamondbacks top Reds 7-0
NewPHOENIX (AP) — Luke Weaver retired the first 17 batters he faced, Eduardo Escobar homered for the fourth straight game and the Arizona Diamondbacks…
Continue Reading Blue Jackets trade Foligno to Maple Leafs in 3-team deal
NewThe Columbus Blue Jackets have traded captain Nick Foligno to the Toronto Maple Leafs as part of a three-team deal. Columbus receives a 2021 first-…
Continue Reading Hideki Matsuyama wins the Masters to become first male Japanese major champion
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Hideki Matsuyama wins the Masters to become first male Japanese major…
Continue Reading Ex-Boston officer stayed on force despite abuse allegation
BOSTON (AP) — A former Boston police officer and union chief, charged last August with molesting multiple children, faced child abuse allegations…
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