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As pandemic restrictions wane, hopes rise for Europe travel

As pandemic restrictions wane, hopes rise for Europe travel

SWANSEA, Wales (AP) — When Sierra Schade booked a trip from Atlanta to Greece, she hoped more European countries would follow Greece’s lead and open to U.S. travelers.
Diamond League cancels 2 Chinese events because of virus

Diamond League cancels 2 Chinese events because of virus

MONACO (AP) — The Diamond League track meet scheduled in Shanghai and a second in China were canceled Thursday because of coronavirus-related travel restrictions and scheduling conflicts. The planned Shanghai meet on Aug.
Serbian Roma girl band sings for women's empowerment

Serbian Roma girl band sings for women's empowerment

BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Their songs are about “women chained” in abuse witnessed by generations, or teenage brides being forced into marriage by their fathers.
3 interested in Charlottesville Confederate statues, so far

3 interested in Charlottesville Confederate statues, so far

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.
Rembrandt's huge 'Night Watch' gets bigger thanks to AI

Rembrandt's huge 'Night Watch' gets bigger thanks to AI

AMSTERDAM (AP) — One of Rembrandt van Rijn's biggest paintings just got a bit bigger.
Valerie Biden Owens, the president's sister, has a book deal

Valerie Biden Owens, the president's sister, has a book deal

NEW YORK (AP) — President Joe Biden's sister, confidante and longtime political strategist, Valerie Biden Owens, has a book deal. Celadon Books told The Associated Press on Thursday that Owens' “Growing Up Biden” will come out April 12 of next year.
What should I know about the delta variant?

What should I know about the delta variant?

What should I know about the delta variant? It’s a version of the coronavirus that has been found in more than 80 countries since it was first detected in India.
Jewish Museum in Berlin opens kids' museum about Noah's Ark

Jewish Museum in Berlin opens kids' museum about Noah's Ark

BERLIN (AP) — Torrential rain pours down, waves break and big puddles splash as visitors enter the new children's museum at the Jewish Museum in Berlin.
What to know about relaxed travel measures for fully vaccinated Canadians

What to know about relaxed travel measures for fully vaccinated Canadians

Relaxed travel rules for fully vaccinated Canadians may make visiting the United States easier for some, but uncertainly around travelling with unvaccinated children is already causing frustration for others, travel experts say.
In pandemic, drug overdose deaths soar among Black Americans

In pandemic, drug overdose deaths soar among Black Americans

ST. LOUIS (AP) — She screamed and cried, banged on the dashboard, begging her husband to drive faster, faster, faster toward her brother lying face-down on his bedroom floor.
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