Colby Walker
AstraZeneca: US data shows vaccine effective for all ages
AstraZeneca says its COVID-19 vaccine provided strong protection against sickness and eliminated hospitalizations and deaths from the disease across all age groups in a late-stage study in the United States.5 years ago
JONATHAN LEMIRE Associated Press
Biden scrambles to manage humanitarian and political situation at the Mexican border
The White House has refused to call the situation a crisis, leading to a Washington battle over the appropriate description of the tense situation.5 years ago
EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer
Nun-and-done: Loyola Chicago stuns top-seeded Illinois 71-58
Loyola Chicago carried out 101-year-old superfan Sister Jean's plans to a T, moving to the Sweet 16 with a 71-58 win over Illinois.5 years ago
LOLITA C. BALDOR and RAHIM FAIEZ Associated Press
US defense chief arrives in Kabul on 1st trip to Afghanistan
State media reports US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has arrived in Kabul on his first trip to Afghanistan as Pentagon chief.5 years ago
The Associated Press
The Latest: Sister Jean’s pregame prayer inspires Ramblers
Sister Jean said, "As we play the Fighting Illini, we ask for special help to overcome this team and get a great win."5 years ago
KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press
Hundreds in Atlanta rally against hate after spa shootings
Robert Aaron Long, a 21-year-old man, is accused of killing eight people at three Atlanta-area spas on Tuesday.5 years ago
MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer
CDC changes school guidance, allowing desks to be closer
U.S. health officials are relaxing social distancing recommendations for schools, now saying students can sit as close as 3 feet to each other in classrooms.5 years ago
FRANK JORDANS Associated Press
Scientist behind coronavirus shot says next target is cancer
The scientist who won the race to deliver the first widely used coronavirus vaccine says people can rest assured the shots are safe.5 years ago
KATE BRUMBACK and ANGIE WANG Associated Press
Police investigate motive in shootings at three Atlanta spas
A white gunman accused of killing eight people, most of them women of Asian descent, at three Atlanta-area massage parlors was charged with murder Wednesday.5 years ago
Colby Walker
Utah Utes let go of Coach K after 10 seasons
The Utah Utes have let go of basketball coach Larry Krystkowiak after 10 seasons and a 183-139 record.5 years ago
Mark Jackson
Uptick in domestic violence cases during pandemic lockdown confirmed by report
A new report confirms there has been an uptick in the number of cases of domestic violence while Americans were locked down over the spread of COVID-19.5 years ago
ISABEL DEBRE Associated Press
Baby bottle craze sweeps Gulf Arab states, sparks backlash
Cafes across several Gulf Arab states have begun selling coffee and other cold drinks in baby bottles, kicking off a new trend that has prompted excitement, confusion and backlash.5 years ago
TOM KRISHER and DAVID MCHUGH Associated Press
Automakers embrace electric vehicles. But what about buyers?
Polls show that the onslaught of new electric vehicles may be coming before consumer demand.5 years ago
MATTHEW DALY Associated Press
Haaland OK’d at Interior, 1st Native American Cabinet head
The Senate confirmed New Mexico Rep. Deb Haaland as interior secretary, making her the first Native American to lead a Cabinet department and the first to lead the federal agency.5 years ago
MICHAEL BALSAMO Associated Press
2 charged in assault of Capitol officer who died after riot
U.S. officials have arrested and charged two men with assaulting U.S. Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick with bear spray during the Jan. 6 riot, but they do not know yet whether it caused the officer’s death.5 years ago
NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press
Vatican says church cannot bless same-sex unions, saying God ‘can’t bless sin’
The Vatican has decreed that the Catholic Church cannot bless same-sex unions, saying that God “cannot bless sin.”5 years ago
The Associated Press
Yo-Yo Ma serenades newly-vaccinated at inoculation clinic
Newly vaccinated Massachusetts residents were treated to a mini concert over the weekend when famed cellist Yo-Yo Ma brought out his instrument after getting his second coronavirus shot.5 years ago
EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer
Life on the bubble: Brackets set for return of March Madness
The biggest unknown leading into a March Madness bracket reveal more than a year in the making had little to do with bubble teams or top seeds. Instead, it was the not-so-simple matter of which programs would be healthy enough to play.5 years ago
EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer
BYU earns 6th seed; Brackets set for return of March Madness
The overall top seed in the tournament is Gonzaga, which is trying to become the first team since the 1976 Indiana Hoosiers to finish undefeated.5 years ago
MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer
Spacewalkers take extra safety precautions for toxic ammonia
NASA said the astronauts were "venting ammonia coolant lines" and remained outside the ISS for hours for an inspection of their suits.5 years ago
FELICIA FONSECA Associated Press
In a pandemic, Navajo community steps up for its vulnerable
Officials at the Teesto Chapter House say they have a duty during a pandemic to ensure their most vulnerable residents get what they need.5 years ago
PIPER HUDSPETH BLACKBURN
In Louisville, Breonna Taylor’s family honors her legacy
The slain Black woman's family continued their call for justice as hundreds of demonstrators gathered in downtown Louisville.5 years ago
STEVE KARNOWSKI and AMY FORLITI Associated Press
Minneapolis to pay $27M to settle Floyd family lawsuit
The city of Minneapolis has agreed to pay $27 million to settle a civil lawsuit from George Floyd’s family over the Black man’s death in police custody.5 years ago
