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IATA calls for end to in-flight distancing measures but no bathroom queues

IATA calls for end to in-flight distancing measures but no bathroom queues

The trade association for the world's major airlines is proposing a range of measures aimed at relaunching the global air travel industry — including an end to in-flight physical distancing rules — that run counter to the established policies of Cana
What can a COVID-19 antibody test tell me?

What can a COVID-19 antibody test tell me?

What can a COVID-19 antibody test tell me? An antibody test might show if you had COVID-19 in the recent past, which most experts think gives people some protection from the virus.
NPR says $4.7 million grant boosts local news efforts

NPR says $4.7 million grant boosts local news efforts

NEW YORK — National Public Radio said Tuesday that it has received a $4.7 million grant that will allow it to fund investigative reporting units for regional hubs in California and the Midwest.
Oregon high court keeps state virus restrictions in place

Oregon high court keeps state virus restrictions in place

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Oregon Supreme Court has kept statewide virus restrictions in place by halting a judge’s order to end them in a lawsuit claiming the governor exceeded her authority when she shut down in-person religious services.
Tribute broadcast planned for late music exec Andre Harrell

Tribute broadcast planned for late music exec Andre Harrell

NEW YORK — A tribute to Andre Harrell, the influential music executive who discovered Sean “Diddy” Combs and died earlier this month, will air Sunday. The memorial broadcast dubbed “Mr.
'Twilight' actor found dead with girlfriend in Las Vegas

'Twilight' actor found dead with girlfriend in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS — An actor in the film “Twilight” and his girlfriend were found dead last week in a Las Vegas condominium, authorities said Tuesday.
Donation brings a bit of Mardi Gras to hospital workers

Donation brings a bit of Mardi Gras to hospital workers

NEW ORLEANS — Emily Bauman is a believer in the power of music. So when she got her stimulus check, she put that power to work -- for New Orleans’s hospital workers and the city’s out-of-work musicians.
Beyoncé to give graduation speech alongside the Obamas

Beyoncé to give graduation speech alongside the Obamas

NEW YORK — Beyoncé has been added to the list of guest speakers for YouTube's virtual commencement ceremony that will also feature the Obamas.
VIRUS DIARY: Of pandemics, parenting and ... Michael Jordan

VIRUS DIARY: Of pandemics, parenting and ... Michael Jordan

OKLAHOMA CITY — Back in the day, I watched Michael Jordan drop 63 on the Boston Celtics on a small black-and-white TV with dials. I was a teenager as Jordan became a global icon.
Kaie Kellough wins $65K Griffin Poetry Prize for 'Magnetic Equator'

Kaie Kellough wins $65K Griffin Poetry Prize for 'Magnetic Equator'

TORONTO — Kaie Kellough was returning home from a walk around Montreal when his phone lit up with a tweet congratulating him on being the Canadian winner of the Griffin Poetry Prize.
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