AstraZeneca study finds small clot risk after 1st COVID-19 shot, none after 2nd
AstraZeneca said its COVID vaccine study found a slightly increased clot risk after the first dose and no increased risk after receiving the second.
AstraZeneca said its COVID vaccine study found a slightly increased clot risk after the first dose and no increased risk after receiving the second.
Simone Biles reveals she was dealing with family tragedy while at Tokyo Olympics
Simone Biles revealed Tuesday she was dealing with the death of her aunt while trying to get her mental health in order at the Tokyo Olympics.
Simone Biles revealed Tuesday she was dealing with the death of her aunt while trying to get her mental health in order at the Tokyo Olympics.
Beirut explosion: Lebanon marks 1 year since blast with mourning, anger
The Beirut explosion killed at least 214 people and injured thousands. Lebanon is marking one year since the blast with a national day of mourning.
The Beirut explosion killed at least 214 people and injured thousands. Lebanon is marking one year since the blast with a national day of mourning.
German court sets trial for 100-year-old former Nazi guard
A German court has set a trial date for a 100-year-old man who is charged with 3,518 counts of accessory to murder on allegations he served as a Nazi SS guard at a concentration camp on the outskirts of Berlin during World War II.
A German court has set a trial date for a 100-year-old man who is charged with 3,518 counts of accessory to murder on allegations he served as a Nazi SS guard at a concentration camp on the outskirts of Berlin during World War II.
Biden calls on resistant governors to 'get out of the way' of COVID-19 vaccine push
President Joe Biden called the COVID-19 pandemic “largely preventable,” saying Americans need to get vaccinated as the delta variant fuels case surges across the country.
President Joe Biden called the COVID-19 pandemic “largely preventable,” saying Americans need to get vaccinated as the delta variant fuels case surges across the country.
UK scientists say variant that can evade COVID-19 vaccines ‘almost certain’
Scientists in the U.K. said a COVID-19 variant with the ability to evade current vaccines is highly likely and will most likely require a new vaccine, possibly in the form of a yearly booster.
Scientists in the U.K. said a COVID-19 variant with the ability to evade current vaccines is highly likely and will most likely require a new vaccine, possibly in the form of a yearly booster.
US expands Afghan refugee program, citing Taliban violence
The U.S. is expanding its efforts to evacuate at-risk Afghan citizens amid Taliban violence, now including aid workers, journalists and others.
The U.S. is expanding its efforts to evacuate at-risk Afghan citizens amid Taliban violence, now including aid workers, journalists and others.
USA Gymnastics' Simone Biles to return for balance beam finals
Simone Biles will compete in the balance beam finals on Tuesday, a little over a week after stepping away from the meet to focus on her mental health.
Simone Biles will compete in the balance beam finals on Tuesday, a little over a week after stepping away from the meet to focus on her mental health.
President Biden's late son Beau awarded presidential medal in Kosovo
Kosovo has awarded a presidential medal on the rule of law to U.S. President Joe Biden’s late son Beau.
Kosovo has awarded a presidential medal on the rule of law to U.S. President Joe Biden’s late son Beau.
US BMX rider Connor Fields sustained brain hemorrhage in Olympics crash
BMX rider Connor Fields, who previously won a gold medal in Rio, also sustained a collapsed lung and broken ribs in the crash.
BMX rider Connor Fields, who previously won a gold medal in Rio, also sustained a collapsed lung and broken ribs in the crash.
1st evacuation flight of Afghan interpreters arrives in US
The first flight evacuating more than 200 Afghans who served as interpreters or other roles alongside the U.S. military arrived in the U.S.
The first flight evacuating more than 200 Afghans who served as interpreters or other roles alongside the U.S. military arrived in the U.S.
Tokyo's daily COVID-19 cases exceed 3,000 in day for 1st time
Tokyo reported 3,177 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, another all-time high just days after the start of the Tokyo Olympics.
Tokyo reported 3,177 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, another all-time high just days after the start of the Tokyo Olympics.
German chemical explosion: 1 dead, 4 missing in Leverkusen complex blast
An explosion at a complex of chemical companies in Leverkusen, Germany, killed at least one person. Another 31 were hurt and four are still missing.
An explosion at a complex of chemical companies in Leverkusen, Germany, killed at least one person. Another 31 were hurt and four are still missing.
France mandates COVID-19 vaccines for health care workers amid protests
France passed a new law requiring health care workers to get a COVID-19 vaccine, as well as setting up a health pass for restaurants and other venues.
France passed a new law requiring health care workers to get a COVID-19 vaccine, as well as setting up a health pass for restaurants and other venues.
India’s COVID-19 death toll estimated in the millions, study finds
Most experts believe India’s official toll of more than 414,000 dead is a vast undercount, but the government has dismissed those concerns as exaggerated and misleading.
Most experts believe India’s official toll of more than 414,000 dead is a vast undercount, but the government has dismissed those concerns as exaggerated and misleading.
Bay Area activists take fight for Cuba to Washington as Biden imposes new sanctions
Alian Collazo came to Florida on a raft from Cuba at the age of eight. On Monday, he will voyage from Largo to Washington to exercise a right family still in Cuba don't have: The right to demonstrate. He will protest on behalf of the Cuban people.
Alian Collazo came to Florida on a raft from Cuba at the age of eight. On Monday, he will voyage from Largo to Washington to exercise a right family still in Cuba don't have: The right to demonstrate. He will protest on behalf of the Cuban people.
Reports of ‘breakthrough’ COVID-19 cases alarming medical experts, world governments
While reports of athletes, lawmakers and others occasionally getting the coronavirus despite vaccination may sound alarming, top health experts point to overwhelming evidence that the shots dramatically reduce severe disease and death.
While reports of athletes, lawmakers and others occasionally getting the coronavirus despite vaccination may sound alarming, top health experts point to overwhelming evidence that the shots dramatically reduce severe disease and death.
China rejects WHO's terms for further study of COVID-19 origins
A senior Chinese health official said he was “taken aback" that the WHO plan includes further investigation of the COVID-19 lab leak theory.
A senior Chinese health official said he was “taken aback" that the WHO plan includes further investigation of the COVID-19 lab leak theory.
Powerful magnitude-6.8 quake shakes Panama and Costa Rica
A powerful magnitude-6.8 earthquake shook Panama and Costa Rica on Wednesday afternoon, but it was relatively far from the largest population centers and there were no immediate reports of damage.
A powerful magnitude-6.8 earthquake shook Panama and Costa Rica on Wednesday afternoon, but it was relatively far from the largest population centers and there were no immediate reports of damage.
Twitter hack: UK man arrested in Spain, charged in US for attack
The Twitter accounts of prominent politicians, celebrities and technology moguls were compromised last year in the attack. A 22-year-old is now facing several charges.
The Twitter accounts of prominent politicians, celebrities and technology moguls were compromised last year in the attack. A 22-year-old is now facing several charges.