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May 31, 2021 8:27 p.m.

The Latest: Australia court upholds ban on pandemic travel

CANBERRA, Australia — An Australian court has rejected a challenge to the federal government’s draconian power to prevent most citizens from leaving the country so they don’t bring the coronavirus home.

May 31, 2021 2:30 p.m.

The Latest: COVID-19 variants to be labeled as Greek letters

GENEVA — The World Health Organization is announcing a new nomenclature for the COVID-19 variants that were previously — and somewhat uncomfortably — known either by their technical letter-number codes or by the countries in which they first appeared.

May 31, 2021 1:09 p.m.

The Latest: Peru reports COVID-19 death toll is over 180,000

LIMA, Peru — Peru announced a sharp increase in its COVID-19 death toll, saying there have been more than 180,000 fatalities since the pandemic hit the country early last year.

May 31, 2021 1:09 p.m.

More US citizens apprehended for moving drugs over border

PHOENIX (AP) — An increasing number of American citizens have been apprehended as they have tried to smuggle illegal drugs into the U.S. since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, an uptick that's come amid travel restrictions at the border with Mexico.

May 31, 2021 11:27 a.m.

The Latest: Michigan mural honors those who died from virus

DETROIT — A large mural honoring a firefighter and other Detroit public employees who died from COVID-19 has been unveiled on the side of a building.

May 31, 2021 9:06 a.m.

The Latest: France offers vaccine jabs to all adults

PARIS — France opened up virus vaccinations to adults of all ages starting Monday, earlier than originally scheduled, as vaccine deliveries have picked up speed.

May 31, 2021 8:03 a.m.

Houston seethes over being frozen out of federal flood funds

HOUSTON (AP) — Residents of the East Aldine neighborhood of Houston are tired of their homes flooding during hurricanes and of worrying every time it rains because their streets and waterways don't drain well.

May 31, 2021 5:09 a.m.

The Latest: UK surge vaccinations fight variant from India

LONDON — British health authorities are aiming to vaccinate 15,000 people in one day at London’s Twickenham rugby stadium as part of a race to contain a fast-spreading coronavirus variant.

May 31, 2021 12:03 a.m.

House allows college athletes to sign endorsements

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois lawmakers are considering legislation to allow college athletes to make money on product endorsements.

May 31, 2021 12:03 a.m.

More states ease lingering virus rules as vaccine rates rise

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Just in time for Memorial Day weekend, more U.S. cities and states are shrugging off lingering COVID-19 restrictions as vaccination rates rise and the number of infections falls.

May 31, 2021 12:03 a.m.

EXPLAINER: How Texas Republicans aim to make voting harder

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas took a major step Sunday toward becoming the nation’s largest state where the GOP is making voting harder following the 2020 elections , with the Senate approving a bill that would empower poll watchers, create criminal penalties and add new restrictions on where, when and how to vote.

May 31, 2021 12:03 a.m.

The Latest: Australia finds more infections in nursing homes

MELBOURNE, Australia — Authorities say a COVID-19 cluster in Australia’s second-largest city has spread into to nursing homes.

May 31, 2021 12:03 a.m.

Johnson & Johnson asks high court to void $2B talc verdict

WASHINGTON (AP) — Johnson & Johnson is asking for Supreme Court review of

May 30, 2021 10:39 p.m.

The Latest: Australia finds more infections in nursing homes

MELBOURNE, Australia — Authorities say a COVID-19 cluster in Australia’s second-largest city has spread into to nursing homes.

May 30, 2021 2:06 p.m.

EXPLAINER: How Texas Republicans aim to make voting harder

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas took a major step Sunday toward becoming the nation’s largest state where the GOP is making voting harder following the 2020 elections , with the Senate approving a bill that would empower poll watchers, create criminal penalties and add new restrictions on where, when and how to vote.

Green lawn; happy lawn: Keep your yard looking fresh all season with these tips
May 30, 2021 1 a.m.

Green lawn; happy lawn: Keep your yard looking fresh all season with these tips

Keeping the yard and lawn looking fresh and green from spring to fall can be a challenge in the desert climate of the Columbia Basin, but that doesn’t mean it’s not doable.

May 30, 2021 12:06 a.m.

House allows college athletes to sign endorsements

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois lawmakers are considering legislation to allow college athletes to make money on product endorsements.

May 30, 2021 12:06 a.m.

More states ease lingering virus rules as vaccine rates rise

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Just in time for Memorial Day weekend, more U.S. cities and states are shrugging off lingering COVID-19 restrictions as vaccination rates rise and the number of infections falls.

May 30, 2021 12:06 a.m.

Faith, political leaders unite in rally against antisemitism

Faith leaders, celebrities and lawmakers across the political spectrum joined Thursday to condemn a rise in antisemitic incidents around the world triggered by the recent conflict between Israel and Gaza’s militant Hamas rulers.

May 30, 2021 12:06 a.m.

Twelve Northwest tribes say they are united to save salmon

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Some Native American tribes in the Pacific Northwest are criticizing the suggestion they have competing opinions on how best to save endangered salmon runs, saying tribes are united in pursuing the removal of four hydroelectric dams on the Snake River in order to preserve the iconic fish.