For World Trade Center cook, surviving 9/11 led to activism
WASHINGTON — Twenty years after 9/11, Sekou Siby still feels the pangs of survivor's guilt. A cook and dishwasher at the World Trade Center's...
Biden’s vaccine rules to set off barrage of legal challenges
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s sweeping new vaccine requirements have Republican governors threatening lawsuits. His unapologetic response: “Have at it.”
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Biden’s vaccine rules ignite instant, hot GOP opposition
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden's aggressive push to require millions of U.S. workers to get vaccinated against the coronavirus is running into a wall...
Biden marks 9/11 anniversary with tribute, call for unity
NEW YORK — President Joe Biden is making an appeal for the nation to reclaim the spirit of cooperation that sprung up in the...
US marks 20 years since 9/11, in shadow of Afghan war’s end
NEW YORK — Twenty years ago, the 11th of September dawned as just a date. By midnight, it was 9/11, the staggering starting point...
California man gets prison for massive charter school scam
SAN DIEGO — The co-owner of a network of online charter schools who was accused of stealing tens of millions of dollars in California...
Zoo Atlanta: Positive virus tests among gorilla population
ATLANTA — Several members of a troop of western lowland gorillas at Zoo Atlanta have tested positive for the coronavirus after handlers noticed many...
Gov. Holcomb directs flags to half-staff for Sept. 11
INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Eric Holcomb is directing flags statewide to be flown at half-staff Saturday in honor of Sept. 11.
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Iowa judge denies woman’s request to halt state mask ban law
DES MOINES, Iowa — A state court judge declined Friday to halt enforcement of an Iowa law that prohibits school boards from enacting mask...
AP FACT CHECK: Biden’s half-baked goal for cleaner jet fuel
DALLAS — President Joe Biden and his team are promoting an agreement reached with the U.S. airline industry to cut aircraft greenhouse-gas emissions...