5 things to know for August 13: Census, Covid, Afghanistan, migrants, Britney Spears
By AJ Willingham, CNN The first child tax credit from the IRS seems to have had a big impact on American families. If you got one, you may want to…
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New Orleans will require proof of vaccination or a negative Covid-19 test to enter certain indoor venues
By Aya Elamroussi and Rebekah Riess, CNN People in New Orleans will be required to show either proof of vaccination or a recent negative Covid-19…
Continue Reading New Orleans will require proof of vaccination or a negative Covid-19 test to enter certain indoor venues
CNN, WALGREENS, MODERNA, CHANNEL 12 ISRAEL By Aya Elamroussi and Rebekah Riess, CNN People in New Orleans will be required to show either proof of…
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Greek wildfires: New blaze burning on ravaged Evia island
By ELENA BECATOROS Associated Press ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A new fire that broke out Friday morning on Greece’s second largest island of Evia was…
Continue Reading Japanese defense chief visits contentious war shrine
By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s defense minister has visited a Tokyo shrine viewed by China and both Koreas as a…
Continue Reading 27 people aboard Carnival cruise test positive for COVID-19
MEXICO CITY (AP) — A Carnival cruise on which 27 people tested positive for COVID-19 just before the ship made a stop in Belize City this week is…
Continue Reading Chelsea Clinton plans full year of ‘She Persisted’ books
By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Chelsea Clinton has a full schedule of books coming in 2022. The daughter of former President…
Continue Reading Egypt officials say militant attack kills 7 troops in Sinai
By ASHRAF SWEILAM Associated Press EL-ARISH, Egypt (AP) — Egyptian officials say that a roadside bomb has exploded in the restive northern part of…
Continue Reading Russia bus explosion kills 2, injures 22; cause under review
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian officials say a second person has died following an explosion on a city bus about 280 miles south of Moscow. They said Friday…
Continue Reading Germany commemorates 60 years since building of Berlin Wall
BERLIN (AP) — Germany on Friday commemorated 60 years since the day East German authorities started building the Berlin Wall, where at least 140…
Continue Reading ‘The Delta variant has burned through us with a ferocity that’s hard to describe,’ doctor says in plea for people to get vaccinated
By Alta Spells, CNN A doctor in Middle Tennessee began his message with a stark and simple warning. “No beds. There are no beds.” Dr.…
Continue Reading Malaysian police: Air force officer kills 3 colleagues, self
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Police say a Malaysian air force officer went on a shooting rampage Friday, killing three colleagues before turning…
Continue Reading Report: Authorities to remove SS memorial in Austrian town
BERLIN (AP) — Austrian media report that a town in the west of the country is planning to remove a memorial to three soldiers who were members of…
Continue Reading Australia urgently evacuates Afghans threatened by Taliban
By ROD McGUIRK Associated Press CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia’s prime minister says he is working urgently with the United States to…
Continue Reading Guatemalans held in Spain over drugs face US extradition
By BARRY HATTON Associated Press A Spanish judicial official says two Guatemalan men detained in Madrid will be processed for extradition to the…
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LEADING OFF: Miggy swings for 500 at home, Flaherty off IL
By The Associated Press Miguel Cabrera is back home in Detroit on Friday night, one home run shy of 500, when the Tigers face Cleveland right-hander…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Miracle Season
The Corona Virus Pandemic had almost ended the hopes of every Imperial Valley prep student athlete of getting back on the field this past school…
Continue Reading US stocks eke out gains, leaving S&P 500 higher for the week
By DAMIAN J. TROISE and ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writers Stocks managed to eke out tiny gains after another day of wobbly trading, leaving the S&P…
Continue Reading Matured Mayfield leading Browns amid ‘Super’ expectations
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Baker Mayfield has grown up. After three up-and-down seasons with the Browns, their 25-year-old…
Continue Reading Police chief in Chinese industrial center suspected of graft
BEIJING (AP) — China’s ruling Communist Party says the police chief and vice mayor of a northeastern industrial city is under investigation…
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