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Asian tourism sees ups, downs in 2nd year of pandemic

Asian tourism sees ups, downs in 2nd year of pandemic

From the Great Wall to the picturesque Kashmir valley, Asia's tourist destinations are looking to domestic visitors to get them through the COVID-19 pandemic's second year.
Winds frustrate effort to corral wildfire near Lake Tahoe

Winds frustrate effort to corral wildfire near Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters battling a stubborn California wildfire Friday near the Lake Tahoe resort region faced gusty winds and dry conditions that made vegetation ready to burn.
The Latest: US strikes at IS in retaliation for bombing

The Latest: US strikes at IS in retaliation for bombing

WASHINGTON — The United States military struck back at the Islamic State on Saturday, bombing an IS member in Afghanistan less than 48 hours after a devastating suicide bombing claimed by the group killed as many as 169 Afghans and 13 American servic
Belarus closes journalist organization, continuing crackdown

Belarus closes journalist organization, continuing crackdown

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Belarus has ordered the closure of the country’s largest independent journalists’ organization, the latest move by authorities to suppress critical reporting in a yearlong crackdown on dissent.
Polish art show defies 'cancel culture' but some see racism

Polish art show defies 'cancel culture' but some see racism

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — An exhibition at a Polish state museum that opened Friday features the works of provocative artists in what organizers describe as a celebration of free speech, and a challenge to political correctness and “cancel culture” on th
Mexican parents use injunctions to get kids vaccinated

Mexican parents use injunctions to get kids vaccinated

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Hundreds of parents in Mexico have resorted to filing for court injunctions to get coronavirus vaccines for their children after the government refused to consider vaccinating those under 18. In the U.S.
4 Line 3 protesters arrested at Minnesota Capitol

4 Line 3 protesters arrested at Minnesota Capitol

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota troopers on Friday arrested four people protesting Enbridge Energy's Line 3 replacement pipeline project at the state Capitol.
Bojangles closing eateries for 2 days; workers won't be paid

Bojangles closing eateries for 2 days; workers won't be paid

CHARLOTTE, N.C.
Potent Hawaii highlights 4-team field in LLWS semifinals

Potent Hawaii highlights 4-team field in LLWS semifinals

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — It’s championship weekend for the Little League World Series.
Judge blocks Florida governor’s order banning mask mandates

Judge blocks Florida governor’s order banning mask mandates

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Florida school districts can legally require their students to wear masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19, a judge ruled Friday, saying Gov.
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