Reunions
Hidilyn Diaz of Philippines celebrates on the podium after winning the gold medal in the women's 55kg weightlifting event, at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, July 26, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Family reunion awaits Philippines' 1st Olympic champion

By James Ellingworth Jul. 26, 2021 11:18 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 25, 2019, file photo, Australia's head coach Graham Arnold, right, looks at Australia's defender Ryan Grant during the AFC Asian Cup quarterfinal soccer match between United Arab Emirates and Australia at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. After 18 months without a game, the gathering of Australian players in Dubai ahead of next month's World Cup qualifiers feels like a family reunion for head coach Graham Arnold.(AP Photo/Hassan Ammar, File)
After 18 months, Socceroos assemble for World Cup qualifiers

By John Pye May. 25, 2021 03:33 AM EDT

Pedro Diaz, center, talks with health ambassadors Kyle Cornell, left, and Maria Matos in a restaurant as they walk through the neighborhood trying to register residents for the COVID-19 vaccine in Central Falls, R.I., Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. The city has endured repeated waves of coronavirus illness, with rates of confirmed cases that often dwarfed cities across New England. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
A little US city, battered by the virus, tells its stories

By Tim Sullivan May. 24, 2021 12:04 AM EDT

Madame Geltzenlichter Raymonde receives a visit from her son and his wife at a nursing home in Kaysesberg, eastern France, Monday Dec. 21, 2020. France is springing elderly residents from care homes for the holiday season. The aim is to alleviate some of the mental suffering and solitude of the coronavirus pandemic by letting care-home residents spend time with family members over Christmas and New Year's. But the 20-day window of opportunity is creating a dilemma for some families. (AP Photo/Jean-Francois Badias)
In France, a pandemic dilemma over holiday rights for elders

By John Leicester Dec. 23, 2020 04:28 AM EST

Editorial Roundup: Tennessee

By The Associated Press Oct. 28, 2020 03:40 PM EDT
Recent editorials from Tennessee newspapers: ___ Oct. 26 Cookeville Herald Courier on notifying the...

New Zealand Warriors end pandemic-forced exile

Sep. 27, 2020 03:19 AM EDT
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — After 148 days separated from their families the New Zealand Warriors have played the last match of their season in Australia’s...

A street vendor places a teddy bear to protest against a crackdown on illegal street vendors, in front of the Mapo ward office in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020. Street vendors replaced protestors with teddy bears to avoid the violation of an ongoing ban on rallies with more than 10 people amid the coronavirus pandemic. The signs read: "Stop crackdown." (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
Asia Today: China to let in more foreigners as virus recedes

Sep. 24, 2020 12:01 AM EDT

Led by Gabriel Whitley, left, and Sally Herron, a group of about 200 activists marched around the Indiana State House Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020, to protest any government mandate that would require them to wear masks as protection against the spread of COVID-19. (Doug McSchooler/The Indianapolis Star via AP)
The Latest: China lifts pandemic bar on entry by foreigners

By The Associated Press Sep. 23, 2020 05:06 AM EDT

Detail of a map showing the southern neighbourhood of Vallecas in Madrid, Spain, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020. Authorities in Madrid, the European capital experiencing the worst second-wave outbreak, are introducing new curbs on social gatherings starting Monday. The restrictions coincide with the opening of most schools, which is perceived as a potential tipping point in the battle against the virus. The focus is especially on areas like San Diego, a culturally diverse neighborhood of narrow streets and small apartments where many residents continued commuting to work over the summer, often to do manual labor and unstable jobs. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)
Madrid struggles as center of pandemic's 2nd wave in Europe

By Aritz Parra Sep. 04, 2020 06:58 AM EDT

Toronto Raptors' Fred VanVleet (23) scores ahead of Boston Celtics' Brad Wanamaker (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball conference semifinal playoff game Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Family reunion: NBA players begin seeing guests in bubble

By Brian Mahoney Aug. 31, 2020 09:03 PM EDT

In-person homecoming events canceled except football game

Jun. 23, 2020 05:03 AM EDT
INSTITUTE, W.Va. (AP) — All in-person homecoming activities will be canceled this year at West Virginia State University due to the coronavirus pandemic,...

Limited nursing home visits restarting from COVID-19 pause

Jun. 19, 2020 12:19 PM EDT
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey families with loved ones in nursing homes can begin seeing one another again amid the COVID-19 outbreak, the state health...

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2002, file photo, the cast of "Friends," from left, David Schwimmer, Lisa Kudrow, Matthew Perry, Courteney Cox, Jennifer Aniston and Matt LeBlanc pose in the press room with the award for outstanding comedy series at the 54th annual Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles. The “Friends” reunion won’t be here for us as soon as expected. Production on the special has been delayed by the coronavirus pandemic that’s brought movie and TV making to a standstill. The special with the original "Friends” cast was to be part of the May launch of the new HBO Max streaming service. The company said Friday that no taping was done before the crisis hit. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon, File)
Fans invited to compete for 'Friends' reunion special spot

By The Associated Press Apr. 21, 2020 01:05 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2002, file photo, the cast of "Friends," from left, David Schwimmer, Lisa Kudrow, Matthew Perry, Courteney Cox, Jennifer Aniston and Matt LeBlanc pose in the press room with the award for outstanding comedy series at the 54th annual Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles. The “Friends” reunion won’t be here for us as soon as expected. Production on the special has been delayed by the coronavirus pandemic that’s brought movie and TV making to a standstill. The special with the original "Friends” cast was to be part of the May launch of the new HBO Max streaming service. The company said Friday that no taping was done before the crisis hit. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon, File)
'Friends' reunion won't be here for us at HBO Max launch

Apr. 10, 2020 05:41 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 22, 2020, file photo, Winnipeg Jets' Blake Wheeler plays against the Columbus Blue Jackets during an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio. Wheeler and the Winnipeg Jets would have been on the road last week, trying to make a final push for the playoffs had the National Hockey League season not been called off because of the pandemic. Now the seven-time All-Star forward is home for dinner each night with his family. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)
On-the-go sports stars embrace family time during shutdown

By Dave Campbell Apr. 10, 2020 02:37 AM EDT