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November 30, 2021

Expo 2020's workers face hardships despite Dubai's promises

Intent on making a flawless impression as the first host of the world's fair in the Middle East, Dubai sought to leave ...

November 30, 2021

Buttler open to another day-night Ashes test, or any cricket

An extra day-night test match on the Ashes tour is something England wicketkeeper Jos Buttler is more than open to.

November 30, 2021

Asia shares mixed as investors weigh omicron economic risks

Asian shares were mixed Tuesday as investors continued to cautiously weigh how much damage the new omicron coronavirus ...

November 30, 2021

First Lady unveils White House holiday decorations

The White House unveiled the holiday decorations Monday for Joe and Jill Biden's first White House Christmas, calling the ...

November 30, 2021

Wall Street steadies, stocks rise after omicron news

The stock market steadied itself Monday following a dip last week due to a new coronavirus variant. As investors await more ...

November 30, 2021

The Latest: CDC says ages 18 and up should get booster shot

WASHINGTON — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday broadened its recommendation for COVID-19 booster shots ...

November 30, 2021

AP Top Stories November 29 P

Here's the latest for Monday November 29th: Biden urges vaccine action amid virus variant concerns; South Africa sees milder ...

November 30, 2021

Portugal probes local transmission of omicron at soccer team

Portuguese health authorities on Monday identified 13 cases of the omicron coronavirus variant among members of a ...

November 29, 2021

Scientists race to study omicron variant

Scientists worldwide are scrambling to assess the omicron variant's multiple mutations.

November 29, 2021

Powell says COVID variant clouds inflation, economic outlook

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says that the appearance of a new COVID-19 variant could slow the economy and hiring, ...

November 29, 2021

How major US stock indexes fared Monday

The stock market steadied itself Monday following a slide last week brought on by the newest coronavirus variant.

November 29, 2021

WH: Travel restrictions meant to protect not punish

The White House is defending its decision to restrict travel from South Africa and seven other African nations, insisting the ...

November 29, 2021

Miami grows as global tourism destination

Cooped-up tourists eager for a taste of Florida's sandy beaches, swaying palm trees and warmer climates are visiting the ...

November 29, 2021

Biden: New variant cause for concern, 'not panic'

President Joe Biden calls the new coronavirus variant omicron a cause for concern but “not a cause for panic" and said he was ...

November 29, 2021

Omicron brings COVID-19 vaccine inequity 'home to roost'

The emergence of the new omicron variant and the world's desperate and likely futile attempts to keep it at bay are reminders ...

November 29, 2021

Some nations restrict travel amid virus variant

Nations around the world sought to keep the new omicron variant at bay with travel bans and further restrictions, even as it ...

November 29, 2021

Food, gas prices pinch families as inflation surges globally

From appliance stores in the United States to food markets in Hungary and gas stations in Poland, rising consumer prices ...

November 29, 2021

Club World Cup dates set for Feb. 3-12 in the UAE

Chelsea will have to reschedule two Premier League games to play at the pandemic-delayed Club World Cup, which FIFA said ...

November 29, 2021

Couple detained on plane after leaving Dutch quarantine

Dutch military police arrested a husband and wife Sunday who had left a hotel where they were being quarantined after testing ...

November 29, 2021

UK to expand COVID vaccine boosters amid omicron fears

Britain is extending its COVID-19 booster vaccine program to millions more people as part of efforts to tackle the spread of ...