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The Latest: COVID-19 cluster worsens in Australian city

The Latest: COVID-19 cluster worsens in Australian city

SYDNEY, Australia — A state government minister has been infected with COVID-19 and another minister is in isolation as a cluster in the Australian city of Sydney worsens.
Rapper Phipps paroled; long claimed innocence in death case

Rapper Phipps paroled; long claimed innocence in death case

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Rapper McKinley “Mac” Phipps has been released from prison after being granted parole in the case of a 2001 shooting at a south Louisiana nightclub.
'Crazy' ants that kill birds eradicated from Pacific atoll

'Crazy' ants that kill birds eradicated from Pacific atoll

HONOLULU (AP) — An invasive species known as the yellow crazy ant has been eradicated from a remote U.S. atoll in the Pacific. The U.S.
Buckingham Palace releases ethnic makeup of workforce

Buckingham Palace releases ethnic makeup of workforce

LONDON (AP) — Buckingham Palace has for the first time released figures on the ethnic makeup of its staff, following the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s allegations of racism in the royal family. The Royal Household said Thursday that 8.
Experts: Benefits of COVID vaccine outweigh small heart risk

Experts: Benefits of COVID vaccine outweigh small heart risk

NEW YORK (AP) — Federal officials said Wednesday they plan to strengthen cautions about a rare side effect of some COVID-19 vaccines — chest pain and heart inflammation, mostly among teenagers and young adults.
New lawsuit filed against Quebec impresario Gilbert Rozon over alleged sex assault

New lawsuit filed against Quebec impresario Gilbert Rozon over alleged sex assault

MONTREAL — Quebec entertainment mogul Gilbert Rozon is facing a new lawsuit, this time from the complainant in the criminal case in which he was acquitted six months ago. Lawyers for Annick Charette filed a $1.
Asian Americans lobby to name Navy ship for Filipino sailor

Asian Americans lobby to name Navy ship for Filipino sailor

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Asian Americans, veterans and civilians in the U.S.
Kite hits power line, severely burning Washington state man

Kite hits power line, severely burning Washington state man

BREMERTON, Wash. (AP) — A man flying a kite in Washington state was shocked and suffered severe burns after his kite hit an electricity transmission line, officials said.
'We're bullish but we're realists too:' Empire prepares for more stable grocery sales

'We're bullish but we're realists too:' Empire prepares for more stable grocery sales

Canada's second largest grocer reported softer sales in its latest quarter as results slipped compared with the grocery shopping bonanza that marked the start of the pandemic a year ago. Empire Company Ltd.
Jim Bakker, his church settle lawsuit over COVID-19 claims

Jim Bakker, his church settle lawsuit over COVID-19 claims

O'FALLON, Mo. (AP) — Jim Bakker and his southwestern Missouri church will pay restitution of $156,000 to settle a lawsuit that accuses the TV pastor of falsely claiming a health supplement could cure COVID-19.
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