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Fearing COVID, struggling Malawian women forgo prenatal care

Fearing COVID, struggling Malawian women forgo prenatal care

BLANTYRE, Malawi (AP) — Prenatal services at the clinic were free, but the motorcycle taxi fare cost more than Monica Maxwell could afford. Just four weeks before delivering her baby, she cobbled together 1,400 kwacha ($1.
The Latest: LA County urges indoor masks even if vaccinated

The Latest: LA County urges indoor masks even if vaccinated

LOS ANGELES — Health officials in Los Angeles County are recommending, but not making mandatory that people wear masks indoors in public places regardless of their vaccination status.
California bans state travel to Florida, 4 other states

California bans state travel to Florida, 4 other states

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California added five more states, including Florida, to the list of places where state-funded travel is banned because of laws that discriminate against members of the LGBTQ community, the state attorney general announced Monday
Gas prices rise again, no sign of letting up this summer

Gas prices rise again, no sign of letting up this summer

After a brief dip, gas prices in the U.S. are on the rise again. The U.S. average price for a gallon of gasoline rose 2 1/2 cents from last week to $3.09 per gallon on Monday, according to the travel and fuel price tracking app GasBuddy.
Reimagined Harry Truman presidential library set to reopen

Reimagined Harry Truman presidential library set to reopen

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (AP) — After nearly two years of renovations complicated by COVID-19 restrictions, the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum is ready to welcome visitors back with an updated focus on how Truman's legacy resonates today.
Third-dose COVID-19 vaccine studies give organ transplant recipients hope

Third-dose COVID-19 vaccine studies give organ transplant recipients hope

It's been more than one month since Tina Proulx received a second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. But while other fully vaccinated Canadians venture out from their pandemic cocoons, the double-lung transplant recipient mostly stays put.
Greek police recover Picasso, Mondrian works stolen in 2012

Greek police recover Picasso, Mondrian works stolen in 2012

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek police say they have recovered two paintings by 20th century masters Pablo Picasso and Piet Mondrian, nearly a decade after their theft from the country's biggest state art gallery in Athens.
Pamela Anderson to return to Vancouver Island for HGTV Canada reno show next year

Pamela Anderson to return to Vancouver Island for HGTV Canada reno show next year

TORONTO — Pamela Anderson is returning to her roots on the coast of Vancouver Island for an HGTV Canada show set to debut next year.
New this week: 'No Sudden Move' and 'The Tomorrow War'

New this week: 'No Sudden Move' and 'The Tomorrow War'

Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. MOVIES — Questlove's “Summer of Soul (...
Nelly Korda a major winner and face of American women's golf

Nelly Korda a major winner and face of American women's golf

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. (AP) — The timing couldn't have been better in so many ways for Nelly Korda, the new face of American women in golf and No. 1 in the world.
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