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Olivia Rodrigo boosts White House youth vaccine push

Olivia Rodrigo boosts White House youth vaccine push

WASHINGTON (AP) — Olivia Rodrigo wants people to know that the COVID-19 vaccines are “good 4 u.” The 18-year-old pop star and internet sensation was at the White House on Wednesday to meet with President Joe Biden and Dr.
Going abroad? US government says passport waits top 3 months

Going abroad? US government says passport waits top 3 months

WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans hoping to travel abroad this summer may have to delay their plans if they need new or renewed passports.
'God opened the door': Mystery surrounds US asylum picks

'God opened the door': Mystery surrounds US asylum picks

TIJUANA, Mexico (AP) — In a packed camp for migrant families on Mexico's side of the busiest U.S. border crossing, Nelson Membreño has lived through a chickenpox outbreak, people's heavy drug use and night prowlers wielding knives.
'War for talent:' Retail, restaurants offer perks to lure workers in hot job market

'War for talent:' Retail, restaurants offer perks to lure workers in hot job market

HALIFAX — When increasing wages wasn’t enough, the owner of a Halifax-area baby boutique teamed up with other retail operators in a small suburban mall to turn a part-time sales position into a full-time job.
Jordan Pavlin named editor in chief of Alfred A. Knopf

Jordan Pavlin named editor in chief of Alfred A. Knopf

NEW YORK (AP) — Jordan Pavlin, the publisher of such young and acclaimed authors as Tommy Orange, Ayana Mathis and Yaa Gyasi, has been promoted to editor in chief of Alfred A. Knopf, among the book world's most prestigious jobs.
Canadian Jeff Gustafson looking to finish 2021 Elite Series season with strong effort

Canadian Jeff Gustafson looking to finish 2021 Elite Series season with strong effort

Now that he's back on the right side of qualifying for the '22 Bassmaster Classic, Canadian Jeff Gustafson's goal is to stay there. The Kenora, Ont., angler heads into the Elite Series' final event 34th in the overall standings.
Old Broadway pizazz collides with 2021 in 'Schmigadoon!'

Old Broadway pizazz collides with 2021 in 'Schmigadoon!'

NEW YORK (AP) — A pair of modern-day hikers step out of the woods and into a town where they are greeted by something strange: Suspiciously friendly residents who burst into a high-kicking, knee-slapping group welcome song.
After pandemic hunkering, the art of reopening your home

After pandemic hunkering, the art of reopening your home

When COVID put an abrupt halt to social gatherings, many homes were reconfigured to encompass school study areas and home offices.
Obama adapts 'Dreams from My Father' for young readers

Obama adapts 'Dreams from My Father' for young readers

NEW YORK (AP) — More than 25 years after its original publication, former President Barack Obama's memoir “Dreams from My Father” will be released in a young adult edition.
Ohio communities to mark 100th birthday of late John Glenn

Ohio communities to mark 100th birthday of late John Glenn

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — John Glenn's birthplace and childhood hometown in Ohio are joining forces to celebrate what would have been the history-making astronaut and U.S. senator's 100th birthday with a three-day festival.
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