UK schools to reopen, backed by frequent virus testing British children are gearing up to return to school on Monday after a two-month closure By KELVIN CHAN Associated Press March 7, 2021, 1:52 PM • 3 min read Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Email...

Russia scores points with vaccine diplomacy, but snags arise Russia’s boast in August that it was the first country to authorize a coronavirus vaccine led to skepticism because of its insufficient testing on only a few dozen people By DARIA LITVINOVA...

Highlights of the $1.9T COVID bill nearing final passage The Senate has passed a sweeping pandemic relief package over Republican opposition, moving closer to a milestone political victory for President Joe Biden By KEVIN FREKING Associated Press March...

California OKs reopening of ball parks, Disneyland California has cleared a path for fans to hit the stands at opening-day baseball games and return to Disneyland nearly a year after coronavirus restrictions shuttered major entertainment spots By ADAM B...

Open spaces, no pharmacies: rural US confronts vaccine void Getting a COVID-19 vaccine has been a challenge for residents of rural U.S. counties without a pharmacy or a well-equipped clinic By BEN FINLEY Associated Press March 6, 2021, 2:37 PM • 7 min...

AP Interview: Lawyer says Kelly innocent of Ghosn pay scheme The chief lawyer for Greg Kelly, an American on trial in Japan on charges of under-reporting the compensation of Nissan's former chairman, Carlos Ghosn, says his client was just trying to prev...

EXPLAINER: 5 key takeaways from the February jobs report America’s job market delivered a surprising burst of strength in February By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer March 5, 2021, 7:26 PM • 5 min read Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Email this...

France backs Italy in vaccine ban as EU defends mechanism France said Friday it could follow Italy in blocking the export of COVID-19 vaccines from the European Union if that is needed to enforce its own contracts with drugs manufacturers By SAMUEL PETR...

China sets moderate new energy goals for climate change China, the world’s biggest emitter of greenhouse gases, has announced generally moderate new energy and climate targets that give little sign that it will step up its pace in combatting climate c...

Shares slip in Asia after bond yield spike hits Wall St Asian shares have declined after a surge in U.S. bond yields renewed pressure on high-flying technology companies By ELAINE KURTENBACH AP Business Writer March 5, 2021, 7:30 AM • 4 min read Share...