Seniors

As Tokyo Olympics approach, virus worries rise in Japan
By Mari Yamaguchi Jul. 06, 2021 12:01 AM EDT
Pandemic hotel vouchers for about 700 homeless to end July 1
By Lisa Rathke Jun. 22, 2021 09:52 AM EDT
Vermont is ending its pandemic-related emergency housing in hotels and motels for some of the homeless population because the program is not sustainable, hotel...

In times of crises, Lebanon's old must fend for themselves
By Sarah El Deeb Jun. 22, 2021 02:11 AM EDT
Settlement avoids trial in 2011 Katrina trash lawsuit
By Kevin Mcgill Jun. 21, 2021 01:00 PM EDT
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A decade-old lawsuit over the awarding of waste disposal contracts following Hurricane Katrina has been settled, avoiding a Monday trial and...
North Kingstown math teacher named state Teacher of the Year
Jun. 17, 2021 12:11 PM EDT
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (AP) — A North Kingstown High School math teacher who during the coronavirus pandemic helped lift student morale was named the state's...

Latinas left workforce at highest rate, see slow recovery
By Astrid Galvan Jun. 16, 2021 12:08 PM EDT
Weather service: Arizona will get hot, even for the locals
Jun. 11, 2021 04:14 PM EDT
PHOENIX (AP) — Dangerously hot temperatures are on the way throughout the Southwest.
An excessive heat warning prompted health officials in...

AP wins 2 Pulitzers for photos of pandemic pain, US unrest
By Michael Hill Jun. 11, 2021 01:16 PM EDT

Pulitzers honor coronavirus pandemic, US protest coverage
By Michael Hill Jun. 11, 2021 01:02 AM EDT
New Mexico again offers virus relief to immigrants, elderly
By Cedar Attanasio Jun. 10, 2021 02:28 PM EDT
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico officials are opening up applications next week for the second round of cash payments to residents who are ineligible for...
Editorial Roundup: U.S.
By The Associated Press Jun. 09, 2021 01:26 PM EDT
Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad:
June 8
The Montreal Gazette on anti-Muslim hatred in...
Alert warns of poor air quality due to smoke from wildfires
Jun. 09, 2021 10:22 AM EDT
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Residents of western and central New Mexico are being warned that air quality is being diminished by large amounts of smoke from...

Nepal resumes vaccination campaign with doses given by China
By Binaj Gurubacharya Jun. 08, 2021 04:53 AM EDT
Editorial Roundup: New York
By The Associated Press Jun. 02, 2021 02:54 PM EDT
Albany Times Union. June 2, 2021.
Editorial: Stop the gunfire
The gun violence Albany is experience this year is part...
Kentucky reopening senior centers starting June 11
By Bruce Schreiner Jun. 01, 2021 06:36 PM EDT
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky's senior centers will reopen at full capacity starting June 11, Gov. Andy Beshear said Tuesday in announcing the latest...
102-year-old veteran compares vaccine drive to WWII service
May. 30, 2021 01:40 PM EDT
NEW PALTZ, N.Y. (AP) — A 102-year-old Army veteran is comparing his World War II service to the campaign to vaccinate Americans against COVID-19 in a public...
Detroit-area students get free prom ticket with vaccination
May. 21, 2021 11:36 AM EDT
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (AP) — Students in a suburban Detroit district who get vaccinated against COVID-19 will get a free ticket to the senior prom.
...
Report on France's virus response criticizes elderly care
By The Associated Press May. 18, 2021 11:02 AM EDT
PARIS (AP) — A report made public Tuesday into France’s handling of the coronavirus criticized the government for not providing enough care for older adults...