WASHINGTON — It’s been more than a year in the making and has seen plenty of ups and downs. Now, a Democratic economic package focused on climate and health care faces hurdles but seems headed toward party-line passage by Congress next month. Approval would let President Joe Biden and his […]
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Spain reports 2nd death from monkeypox
MADRID — Spain has reported a second death in as many days from monkeypox, its health ministry said Saturday. These are believed to be the first confirmed deaths from monkeypox since its outbreak in the European Union. The ministry gave no details on the deceased. It reported its first death […]
Other formula makers besides Abbott have faced Cronobacter challenges, documents show
Some of the operational deficiencies that helped trigger the massive shutdown of Abbott Nutrition’s infant formula plant earlier this year have also been found at some other companies’ factories, according to an ABC News investigation of some of the other formula makers that have stepped in to help fill empty […]
Red Cross requests access to Ukraine prison after POWS die
KYIV, Ukraine — Russia launched nighttime attacks on several cities in Ukraine, Ukrainian officials said Saturday as they and officials in Moscow blamed each other for the deaths of dozens of Ukrainian prisoners of war in a separatist-controlled area of the country’s east. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the United […]
Train drivers’ walkout brings more misery on UK railways
LONDON — Workers, vacationers and sports fans faced travel disruption in Britain as thousands of train drivers walked off the job Saturday, the latest strike in an increasingly bitter labor dispute on the nation’s railways. About 5,000 drivers staged a 24-hour strike against seven train companies across England. It came […]
Death of doctor who faced threats over COVID shocks Austria
BERLIN — Austrian political leaders have expressed shock over the death of a doctor who closed her practice after she reported receiving death threats from opponents of COVID-19 restrictions and vaccines. The body of Dr. Lisa-Maria Kellermayr, a general practitioner who had publicly stressed the effectiveness of vaccination, was found […]
Pope says he’ll slow down or retire: ‘You can change a pope’
ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE — Pope Francis acknowledged Saturday that he can no longer travel like he used to because of his strained knee ligaments, saying his weeklong Canadian pilgrimage was “a bit of a test” that showed he needs to slow down and one day possibly retire. Speaking to […]
Mega Millions jackpot drawn for historic $1.28 billion
The numbers were drawn Friday night for the Mega Millions, which is worth a historic $1.28 billion. The winning numbers were 67-45-57-36-13 and the Mega ball of 14. For only the third time in the 20-year history of the American lottery game, the big prize has reached the billion-dollar mark. […]
New York governor declares monkeypox a ‘disaster emergency’
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul issued an executive order Friday in response to the growing monekypox outbreak in the state and declared it to be a “disaster emergency.” “After reviewing the latest data on the monkeypox outbreak in New York State, I am declaring a State Disaster Emergency to strengthen […]
More deaths expected in devastating Kentucky flooding
“A lot of people” remain unaccounted for amid devastating flooding in Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear said Friday. “We’re going to do our best to find them all,” Beshear said, without providing a number of the missing. Beshear toured the devastation by helicopter on Friday and called it the worst flooding […]