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New Mexico sues US over proposed nuclear waste storage plans citing danger

New Mexico sued the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission over concerns that it hasn't done enough to vet plans for a facility to store spent nuclear fuel, arguing it would endanger residents

Biden boosts offshore wind energy, wants to power 10 million homes

The Biden administration said it's taking steps toward approving a huge wind farm off the New Jersey coast as part of an effort to generate electricity for over 10 million homes nationwide by 2030

Canadian panel recommends AstraZeneca vaccine pause for under 55

Canada's National Advisory Committee on Immunisation is recommending a pause on AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccinations for people under 55 for safety reasons

New Yorkers 30 and over can get Covid-19 vaccine starting Tuesday

New York state residents over 30 will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations starting Tuesday, and everyone over 16 will be eligible starting April 6, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Monday.

Johnson & Johnson to give Africa 400 million Covid-19 vaccines

Johnson & Johnson says it's agreed to provide up to 400 million doses of its one-dose COVID-19 vaccine to African countries, starting this summer.

2nd-division match postponed in Spain because of coronavirus

Another match by second-division club Mirands was postponed on Monday because of the coronavirus.

Biden administration extends federal moratorium on evictions

The Biden administration is extending a federal moratorium on evictions of tenants who have fallen behind on rent during the coronavirus pandemic

Coronavirus vaccine: Germany reports more AstraZeneca clot cases

Germany's medical regulator says it has received reports of 21 cases of rare blood clots in people who had recently received AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine.

Thousands flee Myanmar airstrikes, complicating crisis

Thai soldiers began sending back some of the thousands of people who have fled a series of airstrikes by the military in neighbouring Myanmar, people familiar with the matter said Monday

European women's soccer vision sees place for indie clubs

Independent teams should have a place beside storied names from men's soccer even as the women's game develops rapidly, the organization of Europe's top clubs said Monday

EU leaders grapple with surge of infections, coronavirus vaccine issues

EU leaders have failed to settle a fight about the distribution of Covid-19 shots among member states but pledged to strengthen vaccine export controls and production on EU soil amid shortage

US gives $15 million to Palestinians to deal with coronavirus pandemic

The US has said it is giving $15 million to vulnerable Palestinian communities to help fight the pandemic, a sharp reversal from the Trump administration which cut off almost all aid to the nation

Joe Biden doubles goal of Covid-19 vaccines to 200 million doses

President Joe Biden opened his first formal news conference Thursday with a nod toward the improving picture on battling the coronavirus

President Joe Biden says it's his expectation' to run again

President Joe Biden says it's his expectation that he'll run for reelection in 2024.

US jobless claims fall sharply to 684,000, fewest since pandemic outbreak

That pace is widely expected to accelerate in the coming months, fueled by substantial government rescue aid

Japanese owner of cargo ship stuck in Egypt's Suez Canal offers apology

At least 150 vessels are waiting to use the Suez Canal after a skyscraper-sized cargo ship wedged across the vital waterway

US Congress to press Big Tech CEOs over hate speech, misinformation

The CEOs of social media giants Facebook, Twitter and Google face a new grilling by Congress, one focused on their efforts to prevent their platforms from spreading falsehoods and inciting violence

Jair Bolsonaro under fire as Brazil hits 300,000 coronavirus deaths

Bolsonaro this month began shifting rhetoric on the value of vaccines but continues to refuse restrictions on activity he paints as infringement on freedom and still promotes unproven Covid cures

Spain at risk of another spike in coronavirus infections: Health Minister

Spain's top health official has warned the country is at risk of another spike in coronavirus infections that has already struck many parts of Europe

Hong Kong coronavirus vaccination drive struggles to gain public trust

Hong Kong's sudden suspension of a Covid-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech is another blow to a vaccination program already struggling against a wall of public distrust