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AP Week in Pictures: Global
By The Associated PressMay 1 – 7, 2021 From a man running to escape heat emitting from the multiple funeral pyres of COVID-19 victims at a crematorium in India, to visitors admiring the newly reopened Sistine Chapel in Rome, to a Ukrainian soldier standing in a trench on the line of separation from pro-Russian rebels and protesters clashing with police in Colombia, this…
The Latest: Connecticut data show COVID-19 vaccine effective
By The Associated PressHARTFORD, Conn. — Of the more than 1.4 million Connecticut residents who are now fully vaccinated, 242 later became infected with COVID-19, according to data released Friday from the state Department of Public Health. Among the 242 so-called “vaccine breakthrough cases,” 109 people had no symptoms of the disease. DPH reported three deaths among vaccinated individuals who were confirmed to…
California’s population fell by more than 182,000 in 2020, the first yearly drop for the nation’s most populous state.
APSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s population fell by more than 182,000 in 2020, the first yearly drop for the nation’s most populous state. Categories: AP National News
US hiring slowed to 266,000 added jobs in April, with unemployment rising to 6.1%
APWASHINGTON (AP) — US hiring slowed to 266,000 added jobs in April, with unemployment rising to 6.1%. Categories: AP National News
AP Week in Pictures: Europe and Africa
APAPRIL 30 – MAY 7, 2021 From a drive-in fashion show in a car park in Prague, to the reopening of the Sistine Chapel in Rome, and supporters celebrating after Ajax clinched the Dutch Premier League soccer title, this photo gallery highlights some of the most compelling images made or published in the past week by The Associated Press from…
AP Week in Pictures: North America
APAPRIL 30 – MAY 6, 2021 This photo gallery highlights some of the most compelling images made or published in the past week by The Associated Press from North America. The selection was curated by AP photo editor Patrick Sison in New York. Follow AP visual journalism: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apnews AP Images on Twitter: http://twitter.com/AP_Images AP Images blog: http://apimagesblog.com Categories: AP…
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announces in letter that she won’t seek reelection
APThe Latest: LA, San Fran opening business despite infections
By The Associated PressLOS ANGELES — Los Angeles and San Francisco are reopening for more business under California’s least restrictive coronavirus safety rules, even though these counties have more infections than many others. State data shows nearby Orange and San Bernardino counties have similarly low coronavirus case and positivity rates to Los Angeles but can’t reopen further because they aren’t conducting as much…
Authorities: Teacher disarmed sixth-grade girl who shot 2 students, custodian at Idaho middle school
APRIGBY, Idaho (AP) — Authorities: Teacher disarmed sixth-grade girl who shot 2 students, custodian at Idaho middle school. Categories: AP National News