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Buttigieg says Biden plan will usher new transportation era

Buttigieg says Biden plan will usher new transportation era

WASHINGTON 鈥 Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Thursday that an infrastructure plan expected soon from President Joe Biden will offer a 鈥渙nce in a century鈥 opportunity to remake transportation in the United States, where cars and highways
Forecast for spring: Nasty drought worsens for much of US

Forecast for spring: Nasty drought worsens for much of US

With nearly two-thirds of the United States abnormally dry or worse, the government鈥檚 spring forecast offers little hope for relief, especially in the West where a devastating megadrought has taken root and worsened.
German archbishop offers to resign after abuse criticism

German archbishop offers to resign after abuse criticism

COLOGNE, Germany 鈥 A report commissioned by Germany鈥檚 Cologne archdiocese on church officials鈥 handling of past cases of sexual abuse found 75 cases in which high-ranking officials neglected their duties.
Biden plans to send COVID shots to Mexico, Canada

Biden plans to send COVID shots to Mexico, Canada

WASHINGTON 鈥 The U.S. is planning to send a combined 4 million doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to Mexico and Canada in its first export of shots, the White House said Thursday.
Atwood, Grisham among contributors to pandemic novel

Atwood, Grisham among contributors to pandemic novel

NEW YORK 鈥 One of the first novels about the pandemic will be a collaborative effort, with Margaret Atwood, John Grisham and Celeste Ng among the writers.
Russia hosts Afghan peace conference, hoping to boost talks

Russia hosts Afghan peace conference, hoping to boost talks

MOSCOW 鈥 Russia hosted a peace conference for Afghanistan on Thursday, bringing together government representatives, the Taliban and international observers in a bid to help jump-start the country's stalled peace process.
Vatican cardinals defend gay union blessing ban amid dissent

Vatican cardinals defend gay union blessing ban amid dissent

ROME 鈥 Three cardinals close to Pope Francis defended a recent Holy See pronouncement that priests cannot bless same-sex unions as the Vatican faced outright dissent from some Catholic clergy and questions about the pontiff's approval of the document
Last musher brings dogs over Alaska's Iditarod finish line

Last musher brings dogs over Alaska's Iditarod finish line

ANCHORAGE, Alaska 鈥 The final musher has crossed the finish line in this year鈥檚 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, nearly three days after the winner reached the finish line near the small Alaska community of Willow.
Becerra confirmed to shepherd Biden's ambitious health plans

Becerra confirmed to shepherd Biden's ambitious health plans

WASHINGTON 鈥 The Senate on Thursday confirmed California Attorney General Xavier Becerra as President Joe Biden's health secretary, filling a key position in the administration's coronavirus response and its ambitious push to lower drug costs, expand
Hungary鈥檚 governing Fidesz leaves European party group

Hungary鈥檚 governing Fidesz leaves European party group

BUDAPEST, Hungary 鈥 Hungary鈥檚 governing party announced Thursday it would resign from its conservative European political family, bringing an end to years of conflict within the group over Hungary鈥檚 record on democratic values and the rule of law.
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