Infectious diseases
Miners continue strike in Alabama after contract rejected
35 minutes ago
BROOKWOOD, Ala. (AP) — A strike is continuing at two Alabama coal mines after union members rejected a contract proposal.
The United Mine...

'Huge' explosion rocks St. Vincent as volcano keeps erupting
By Kristin Deane And Dánica Coto 42 minutes ago
Vermont opening COVID-19 vaccines to those 30 and older
an hour ago
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Vermont is opening registration for COVID-19 vaccinations to people age 30 and older.
The Vermont Health Department...

Thailand sees record new infections ahead of major festival
By Patrick Quinn And Busaba Sivasomboon 3 hrs ago
Tennessee offering free online courses amid pandemic
4 hrs ago
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee labor officials are continuing to offer free online courses to help people without work during the COVID-19 pandemic advance...

Huge gatherings at India's Hindu festival as virus surges
By Neha Mehrotra And Sheikh Saaliq 4 hrs ago

Muslims navigate restrictions in the second pandemic Ramadan
By Mariam Fam, Kathy Gannon And Bassem Mroue 7 hrs ago

Prime minister leads celebrations of Matsuyama's Masters win
By Yuri Kageyama And Koji Ueda 8 hrs ago