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Israel first baseman Danny Valencia, left holds United States' Eric Filia, right, on first base during a baseball game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 30, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. Valencia's shoes show a pattern of the Star of David. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
MLB vets immerse in Jewish heritage, build Israel baseball

By Ronald Blum Jul. 31, 2021 05:44 AM EDT

Team United States celebrate their win against Israel after a baseball game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 30, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. The United States won 8-1. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
US prospects, released players beat Israel 8-1 in Olympics

By Ronald Blum Jul. 30, 2021 02:00 AM EDT

Patrons dine at City Winery Thursday, June 24, 2021, in New York. Customers wanting to wine, dine and unwind to live music at the City Winery's flagship restaurant in New York must show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination to get in. But that's not required at most other dining establishments in the city. And it's not necessary at other City Winery sites around the U.S. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
States hesitant to adopt digital COVID vaccine verification

By David A. Lieb Jun. 26, 2021 11:34 AM EDT

People enjoy a summer's day, in Benidorm, south-east Spain, Saturday, June 26, 2021. Almost a year after face masks became mandatory indoors and outdoors in Spain, people from Saturday are no longer required to wear them outside as long as they can stay at least 1.5 meters (5 feet) apart. (AP Photo/Alvaro Barrientos)
The Latest: UK health secretary quits in wake of scandal

By The Associated Press Jun. 26, 2021 08:27 AM EDT

U.S. President Joe Biden takes off his protective facemask prior to speaking with the media during arrival for the EU-US summit at the European Council building in Brussels, Tuesday, June 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)
The Latest: Pro-Navalny protest in Geneva on eve of summit

By The Associated Press Jun. 15, 2021 10:19 AM EDT

FILE - In this photo taken Dec. 7, 2015, a worker cleans a display case at the Ganja Goddess Cannabis Store in Seattle. On Monday, June 7, 2021, Washington state officials announced that the state's nearly 500 licensed marijuana retailers could begin hosting COVID-19 vaccine clinics and offering a single, free pre-rolled marijuana cigarette to any adult over 21 who receives a shot on-site, but due to federal law and other complications, it's not clear if any of the state's legal pot shops will participate. A current manager at Ganja Goddess said that they would not be participating because they do not have space to host a clinic. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)
Washington's 'joints for jabs' vaccine program falling flat

By Gene Johnson Jun. 09, 2021 08:41 PM EDT

Cemetery and funeral workers place the coffin of a man who died of COVID-19 into a niche at the Nuestra Señora de Belen cemetery in Fusagasuga, Colombia, Wednesday, June 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Ivan Valencia)
The Latest: Pot-for-shots plan stumbles in Washington state

By The Associated Press Jun. 09, 2021 01:58 AM EDT

Washington: Marijuana stores can offer joints for vaccines

Jun. 07, 2021 06:53 PM EDT
SEATTLE (AP) — Licensed marijuana stores in Washington state can offer free joints to promote on-site COVID-19 vaccine clinics, officials said Monday. ...

Editorial Roundup: Michigan

By The Associated Press May. 31, 2021 09:00 AM EDT
Traverse City Record-Eagle. May 30, 2021. Editorial: Michiganders deserve an accurate count of nursing home deaths This...

Carry-out alcohol from restaurants becomes permanently legal

May. 26, 2021 06:52 PM EDT
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska restaurants can now offer carry-out alcohol permanently under a new state law inspired by Gov. Pete Ricketts' efforts to help...

Beachgoers stand on Island Beach State Park in New Jersey as Gov. Phil Murphy announced that the state will give free season-long admission to the park and other state parks to any New Jersey resident who has gotten at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine by July 4 on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry)
COVID shot not just a day at the beach in NJ, but all summer

By Wayne Parry May. 19, 2021 02:52 PM EDT

Oregon employers mull requiring COVID-19 vaccines

Apr. 13, 2021 04:05 PM EDT
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A large winery in Oregon has notified its workers that they must show proof they’ve received the COVID-19 vaccine by May 20. ...

Murphy gets vaccinated; approves aid to restaurants, bars

By Wayne Parry Apr. 09, 2021 01:27 PM EDT
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy received his first COVID-19 vaccination on Friday, shortly after signing legislation providing $35...

FILE - In this Jan. 14, 2021, file photo, California Highway Patrol officers patrol the grounds of the state Capitol in Sacramento, Calif. Law enforcement officials are investigating escalating threats of death and violence against California Gov. Gavin Newsom, his family and the the wineries, shops and other businesses he founded. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)
Law enforcement probe threats against Newsom, his businesses

Jan. 30, 2021 05:38 PM EST

Outdoor recreation highlighted in Kentucky visitor's guide

Jan. 15, 2021 08:14 AM EST
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The Official Kentucky Visitor's Guide for 2021 highlights outdoor recreation opportunities for travelers in response to the coronavirus...

FILE - This Oct. 22, 2018, file photo shows the Plumpjack Wine & Spirits store in San Francisco, part of the Plumpjack Group collection of wineries, bars, restaurants, hotels and liquors stores. Companies affiliated with Gov. Gavin Newsom received nearly $3 million in loans designed to help small businesses survive the pandemic, more than eight times the amount originally reported, according to newly released information from the federal government. Nine businesses tied to Newsom's PlumpJack Group split the nearly $3 million in loans through the Small Business Administration's Paycheck Protection Program, according to new figures released last week. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg, File)
Calif. governor's companies got $3 million in relief loans

By Don Thompson Dec. 09, 2020 08:43 PM EST

People wearing face masks to protect against the coronavirus stand in front of a bank's electronic board showing the Hong Kong share index in Hong Kong, Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020. Stocks were mostly lower Thursday in Asia after weakness in technology companies’ shares led an overnight decline on Wall Street. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Shares mostly lower in Asia after tech-led drop on Wall St

By Elaine Kurtenbach Dec. 09, 2020 12:42 AM EST

In this June 1993 photo provided by Kathleen McIlvain, Charles McIlvain, center, and his parents, Clark McIlvain, left, and Kathleen McIlvain, pose after Charles graduated from Taft High School in Woodland Hills, Calif. Charles McIlvain was one of 34 people killed when the dive boat Conception caught fire and sank off the coast of California on Sept. 2, 2019. (Kathleen McIlvain via AP)
Families of 34 California boat fire victims grieve, advocate

By Stefanie Dazio Dec. 04, 2020 04:46 PM EST

Security officers wearing face masks to protect against the coronavirus walk past a display of Australian wines and other agricultural products at the China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, on Nov. 5, 2020. China is raising import taxes on Australian wine, stepping up pressure on Australia over disputes including its support for a probe into the origin of the coronavirus. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
China slaps 200% tax on Australia wine amid tensions

By Joe Mcdonald Nov. 27, 2020 01:53 AM EST

Today's special at NYC eatery? A virus test before dining

By Robert Bumsted And Jennifer Peltz Nov. 25, 2020 04:01 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — At one New York eatery, your table is ready — along with your coronavirus test results. City Winery, an upscale chain, is...