Trail network runs from Pittsburgh to Cumberland, Maryland
Trail network runs from Pittsburgh to Cumberland, Maryland
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PITTSBURGH (AP) - The task of naming the network of trails stretching from Pittsburgh to Cumberland, Md., was brought up at an initial planning meeting in the mid-1990s. Ideas were thrown out. But naming something that didn’t yet exist took a backseat to t
April, the giraffe that became an online star, dies
April, the giraffe that became an online star, dies
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HARPURSVILLE, N.Y. (AP) - April, the giraffe that became a sensation when a rural New York zoo livestreamed her 2017 pregnancy and delivery, was euthanized Friday because of advancing arthritis, the zoo said. “She is a precious member of our family, and whi
City, state to curb confusion over alien events in Roswell
City, state to curb confusion over alien events in Roswell
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ROSWELL, N.M. (AP) - Tourism officials in New Mexico have raised concerns about people confusing a UFO Festival with downtown alien-related events because of similar domain names searched online. The 2021 Roswell UFO Festival will get a marketing boost after
World University Games in China postponed until 2022
World University Games in China postponed until 2022
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LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) - The World University Games that were due to open in China in just over four months have been postponed until next year, the governing body the FISU said on Friday. The Switzerland-based FISU said COVID-19 and travel restrictions p
UK bans travel from 4 more nations over virus; 39 in all
UK bans travel from 4 more nations over virus; 39 in all
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LONDON (AP) - The British government is gearing up to ban international arrivals from four more countries - Bangladesh, Kenya, Pakistan and the Philippines - amid concerns over new virus variants but opted against including France and other European nations t
The Latest: Death threats made to Italy's health minister
The Latest: Death threats made to Italy's health minister
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ROME - Police in Italy have seized computers and other devices allegedly used by four Italians to send death threats and offensive emails to the country's health minister to protest his firm stance on coronavirus lockdowns. The Carabinieri health police said
Roadside bombs kill 5, wound 7 civilians in Afghanistan
Roadside bombs kill 5, wound 7 civilians in Afghanistan
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KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - Roadside bombs killed at least five civilians and wounded seven others on Friday in Afghanistan, provincial officials said, while the Islamic state group claimed responsibility for the killing of a policewoman a day earlier. Omer Zwa
The Latest: Britain adds 4 more countries to travel ban list
The Latest: Britain adds 4 more countries to travel ban list
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LONDON - The British government is adding four more countries - Bangladesh, Kenya, Pakistan and the Philippines - to its travel ban list amid concerns over new variants of the coronavirus. The Department for Transport said the latest restrictions will take ef
Russian entrepreneurs adapt to virus lockdown challenges
Russian entrepreneurs adapt to virus lockdown challenges
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MOSCOW (AP) - Valentina Konstantinova remembers well when Russia locked down for the coronavirus a year ago. Her 18-room boutique hotel, called Skazka, or “Fairytale,” was full, and within a couple of days, it had only one guest left. “I still don’t u
Italy may be in Easter lockdown, but the party's on at sea
Italy may be in Easter lockdown, but the party's on at sea
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ABOARD THE MSC GRANDIOSA (AP) - Italy may be in a strict coronavirus lockdown this Easter with travel restricted between regions and new quarantines imposed. But a few miles offshore, guests aboard the MSC Grandiosa cruise ship are shimmying to Latin music o
Jill Biden treats reporters to April Fools' Day prank
Jill Biden treats reporters to April Fools' Day prank
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WASHINGTON (AP) - Reporters traveling with first lady Jill Biden got an April Fools’ Day surprise on their flight back from California to Washington on Thursday. During meal service, a flight attendant with a “Jasmine” nametag passed out Dove ice crea
World Series of Poker sets dates for in-person play in Vegas
World Series of Poker sets dates for in-person play in Vegas
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — The World Series of Poker plans to return to live, in-person play for a nearly eight-week tournament in Las Vegas later this year, parent company Caesars Entertainment Inc. said Thursday. Organizers say they hope the event, held since 1
Parson says he won't require vaccine passports in Missouri
Parson says he won't require vaccine passports in Missouri
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) - Gov. Mike Parson on Thursday said he won't require so-called vaccine passports in Missouri but is comfortable with private companies adopting them. Vaccine passports, also known as health certificates or travel passes, are documents tha
Ohio to begin vaccinating students on college campuses
Ohio to begin vaccinating students on college campuses
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - In an effort to outrun the coronavirus, Ohio will begin to ramp up vaccination numbers by meeting people where they are: college campuses, workplaces and churches. But requiring vaccinations remains off the table, Republican Gov. Mike De
Glacier National Park introduces ticket entry system
Glacier National Park introduces ticket entry system
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KALISPELL, Mont. (AP) - Park officials in Montana have unveiled a temporary ticket entry system for the Going-to-the-Sun Road corridor this summer to manage congestion and avoid potential closures because of the coronavirus pandemic and road construction. Gla
Pelosi: Remove Rep. Gaetz from committee if claims are true
Pelosi: Remove Rep. Gaetz from committee if claims are true
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WASHINGTON (AP) - Rep. Matt Gaetz, facing accusations of a sexual relationship with an underage girl, should at a minimum be removed from the House Judiciary Committee if the claims are true, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday. Pelosi, D-Calif., also s
Paris-Roubaix classic cycling race postponed until October
Paris-Roubaix classic cycling race postponed until October
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PARIS (AP) - The Paris-Roubaix cycling race has been postponed until October because of the coronavirus pandemic, the International Cycling Union said Thursday. The race had been scheduled for April 11 but can't go ahead as planned because of a surge in new i
Frontier Airlines hopes IPO rides wave of travel recovery
Frontier Airlines hopes IPO rides wave of travel recovery
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Frontier Airlines is betting that the budding recovery in leisure travel is for real. Shares of the discount carrier were expected to begin public trading Thursday. The Denver-based airline and its private owners hope to raise $570 million before costs from t
Decorated WWII veteran honored with museum exhibit
Decorated WWII veteran honored with museum exhibit
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RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) - A decorated World War II veteran from South Dakota celebrated his 101st birthday with a special honor at the Ellsworth Air Force Base near Rapid City. A new exhibit about Maurice “Morry” Crow’s extraordinary military service wa
French government defends fresh measures against virus surge
French government defends fresh measures against virus surge
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PARIS (AP) - France's prime minister on Thursday defended new nationwide measures to combat a resurgent coronavirus in France that include closing schools for at least three weeks and putting in place a month-long domestic travel ban, the government has acte
The Latest: French lawmakers to vote on new virus measures
The Latest: French lawmakers to vote on new virus measures
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PARIS - France's prime minister defended the government's plans to close schools for at least three weeks and to ban domestic travel for a month to slow a resurgence of the coronavirus. Prime Minister Jean Castex led a parliamentary debate on the new nationw
Medics despair as France’s ‘third way’ virus strategy flails
Medics despair as France’s ‘third way’ virus strategy flails
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AMIENS, France (AP) - As France battles a new virus surge that many believe was avoidable, intensive care nurse Stephanie Sannier manages her stress and sorrow by climbing into her car after a 12-hour shift, blasting music and singing as loud as she can. “I
In Dubai, an art show's return reflects city's new normal
In Dubai, an art show's return reflects city's new normal
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - It was a scene reminiscent of pre-pandemic Dubai: Art lovers dressed in designer clothes or alternative fashion, walking around in one of the city's many swanky locations. Bloggers, VIPs and influencers filming on their mobi
Taiwan, Palau launch coronavirus travel bubble
Taiwan, Palau launch coronavirus travel bubble
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TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) - Taiwan and the tiny Pacific island nation of Palau launched a coronavirus travel bubble Thursday to promote tourism, in recognition of their success in stamping out the pandemic locally. Passengers must take a polymerase chain reaction
It's cherry blossom season, but DC isn't ready to open up
It's cherry blossom season, but DC isn't ready to open up
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WASHINGTON (AP) - Officials in the nation's capital are watching the crowds as cherry blossom season begins in earnest. The distinctive white and pink petals reached full bloom last Sunday, about a week earlier than expected. It's an event that normally brin
Sun's out, surf's up and California's reopening more widely
Sun's out, surf's up and California's reopening more widely
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SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) - Cheering fans instead of cardboard cutouts at Dodger Stadium. Screaming thrill-seekers riding the Giant Dipper roller coaster at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Beer lovers bellying up to, well, a table outside a brewery. Even wit
San Diego woman sentenced for nearly $400M Ponzi scheme
San Diego woman sentenced for nearly $400M Ponzi scheme
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SAN DIEGO (AP) - A San Diego businesswoman whose Ponzi scheme bilked hundreds of people out of nearly $400 million was sentenced Wednesday to 15 years in federal prison. Gina Champion-Cain, 57, received more than the sentence recommended by prosecutors. At th
Mountain lion in California study likely killed by vehicle
Mountain lion in California study likely killed by vehicle
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LOS ANGELES (AP) - A mountain lion that was part of a federal study in the Los Angeles region died of injuries likely caused by a vehicle, the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area said Wednesday. The male lion, dubbed P-78, was the 23rd victim of r
Tourist charged in fatal Hawaii vacation rental fight
Tourist charged in fatal Hawaii vacation rental fight
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HONOLULU (AP) - A tourist from Pittsburgh has been charged with manslaughter after a deadly fight in a Hawaii vacation rental, police said. A second tourist from Boston who had been arrested was released with no charges filed, police on the Big Island said W
Mexico finds 4-year-old Honduran boy near US border alone
Mexico finds 4-year-old Honduran boy near US border alone
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MEXICO CITY (AP) - Mexican immigration authorities said Wednesday they found a 4-year-old Honduran boy apparently wandering alone in an area near the Rio Grande. A helicopter detected a group of seven children and three women hiding bushes near the river, kn
French President Macron announces 3-week nationwide school closure, domestic travel ban amid virus s
French President Macron announces 3-week nationwide school closure, domestic travel ban amid virus s
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PARIS (AP) - French President Macron announces 3-week nationwide school closure, domestic travel ban amid virus surge.
Hawaii exploring 'vaccine passport' for inter-island travel
Hawaii exploring 'vaccine passport' for inter-island travel
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HONOLULU (AP) - Officials in Hawaii are looking into vaccine passports, especially for inter-island travel. Hawaii Lt. Gov. Josh Green said the state hopes to work with a local company to create an app that would verify that a traveler has been vaccinated, K
Scientists: Grizzlies expand turf but still need protection
Scientists: Grizzlies expand turf but still need protection
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BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) - Grizzly bears are slowly expanding the turf where they roam in parts of the northern Rocky Mountains but need continued protections, according to government scientists who concluded that no other areas of the country would be suitable f
Spain pleas for caution, to 'buy vaccines time' amid uptick
Spain pleas for caution, to 'buy vaccines time' amid uptick
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MADRID (AP) - With vaccination being outpaced by a growing wave of new infections, health authorities in Spain urged the public on Wednesday to intensity precautions in order to “buy time.” The plea by Health Minister Carolina Darias came as Spain surpass
Delta joins other U.S. airlines in ending empty middle seats
Delta joins other U.S. airlines in ending empty middle seats
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Delta Air Lines, the last U.S. airline still blocking middle seats, will end that policy in May as air travel recovers and more people become vaccinated against COVID-19. The decision announced Wednesday reversed a policy that had been in place since last Apr
Coldplay, Jorja Smith to play virtual Glastonbury gig in May
Coldplay, Jorja Smith to play virtual Glastonbury gig in May
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LONDON (AP) - This year the Glastonbury Festival is going online. Organizers said Wednesday that they will stage a one-day livestreamed concert on May 22 at Worthy Farm in southwest England, home to the annual music extravaganza. Performers include Coldplay,
Court orders Belgium to reframe virus restrictions as laws
Court orders Belgium to reframe virus restrictions as laws
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BRUSSELS (AP) - The Belgian state should either lift all coronavirus measures within 30 days or frame them properly as law, a Brussels court ruled Wednesday. The ruling came in a lawsuit brought by the Belgian League of Human Rights, a nonprofit organization
Editorial Roundup: Kentucky
Editorial Roundup: Kentucky
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Recent editorials from Kentucky newspapers: ___ March 31 The Bowling Green Daily News on preserving local history during community growth: Among the challenges faced by thriving communities is ensuring the future does not blot out the past. As cities grow an
More vaccinated travelers mean pricier hotels, flights
More vaccinated travelers mean pricier hotels, flights
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The cost of travel will slowly rebound from historic lows as more people receive COVID-19 vaccinations and book long-deferred trips, according to industry experts. This time last year, air traffic in the U.S. plummeted, with 95% fewer travelers passing throug
Gehrig bat, original Yankee Stadium home plate up for bid
Gehrig bat, original Yankee Stadium home plate up for bid
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LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif. (AP) - A bat Lou Gehrig used late in his career and the original home plate from Yankee Stadium when it opened in 1923 are among the items up for bidding in an online auction this week. SCP Auctions said the Gehrig bat dates to 1938, ..
