Beyond the pandemic: London tourism braces for slow recovery
Beyond the pandemic: London tourism braces for slow recovery
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LONDON (AP) - The cobblestones are deserted at the Tower of London. A biting wind blows and there is no sign of life. Even the storied ravens are nowhere to be seen. England’s top paid attraction, which normally draws more than 3 million visitors a year, ha
North Carolina eviction moratorium extended to June 30
North Carolina eviction moratorium extended to June 30
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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper announced Tuesday a three-month extension of the statewide eviction moratorium that had been set to expire at the end of March. The updated executive order comes a day after the Centers for Disease Control a
Big Vegas Strip casino company bringing vaccines to workers
Big Vegas Strip casino company bringing vaccines to workers
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LAS VEGAS (AP) - Casino owner MGM Resorts International is bringing the coronavirus vaccine to its Las Vegas Strip employees, with the opening of an inoculation clinic at the Mandalay Bay resort convention center. Easing vaccine availability for perhaps thous
LA County to pack more people into restaurants, gyms, movies
LA County to pack more people into restaurants, gyms, movies
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LOS ANGELES (AP) - Los Angeles County can reopen even more businesses while expanding how many people are allowed to dine indoors and catch a movie. Bars that don't serve food can also open outdoors. State officials announced Tuesday that Los Angeles and Oran
Oscars add UK hub for broadcast after concerns about travel
Oscars add UK hub for broadcast after concerns about travel
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With less than a month until showtime, the 93rd Oscars are taking another pass at the script. Show producers Steven Soderbergh, Jesse Collins and Stacey Sher remain determined to have an in-person ceremony on April 25 in Los Angeles but told nominees Tuesda
Tourists arrested after fatal Hawaii vacation rental fight
Tourists arrested after fatal Hawaii vacation rental fight
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HONOLULU (AP) - Two visitors from the U.S. East Coast were under arrest for manslaughter after a deadly fight at a Hawaii vacation rental, police said. Big Island police were dispatched to Kailua-Kona rental early Monday where a 30-year-old man wasn't breath
Rental car prices skyrocket as Hawaii sees surge in tourists
Rental car prices skyrocket as Hawaii sees surge in tourists
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HONOLULU (AP) - A recent surge of tourists in Hawaii has driven up the price of rental cars after fleets were thinned out during the pandemic. Some companies in Honolulu had only large vans for $500 a day and convertibles for $1,000 a day or more, Hawaii New
California virus rules ease as vaccine eligibility loosens
California virus rules ease as vaccine eligibility loosens
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - California health officials are expected to announce on Tuesday additional counties that can allow more businesses to reopen more business and permit more recreational activities, amid low coronavirus case and hospitalization rates and in
Freed Polish journalist urges pressure put on Myanmar junta
Freed Polish journalist urges pressure put on Myanmar junta
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WARSAW, Poland (AP) - A Polish journalist who was deported from Myanmar after spending two weeks under arrest is urging international pressure against the military junta that seized power in the country and has authorized airstrikes and the killing of civilia
After multiple tries, Louisiana couple finally ties the knot
After multiple tries, Louisiana couple finally ties the knot
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HOLLY BEACH, La. (AP) - The fourth time was the charm for a Louisiana couple who finally got married after the coronavirus pandemic and a nasty hurricane season delayed three previous wedding attempts. The American Press reported that Alex Hebert Hyde, 31, a
Kentucky WWI soldier's New Testament given to museum
Kentucky WWI soldier's New Testament given to museum
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OWENSBORO, Ky. (AP) - The family of a Kentucky man who was killed in action in World War I is donating his copy of the New Testament he took with him to France to the National World War I Museum and Memorial. Nicole Morton Goeser told the Owensboro Messenger-
Years later, Chickasaw remains returning to Mississippi home
Years later, Chickasaw remains returning to Mississippi home
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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - A man and a woman were found buried among wolf teeth and turtle shells. Other graves contained mothers and infants. Some tribal members were laid to rest with beloved dogs. Over the last century, the Mississippi Department of Archives an
Chelsea to face Porto in Champions League in neutral Spain
Chelsea to face Porto in Champions League in neutral Spain
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NYON, Switzerland (AP) - Chelsea and Porto will play both legs of the Champions League quarterfinals in neutral Spain because of travel restrictions related to the coronavirus pandemic. UEFA said Tuesday the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán Stadium in Seville will st
The Latest: Israel reopens border crossing with Egypt
The Latest: Israel reopens border crossing with Egypt
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JERUSALEM -- Israel has reopened its border crossing with neighboring Egypt for the first time since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Israeli authorities on Tuesday started allowing 300 citizens per day to enter and exit for the purpose of tourism in th
Currier Museum of Art to reopen to the public on Thursday
Currier Museum of Art to reopen to the public on Thursday
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MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) - The Currier Museum of Art is planning to reopen to the public on Thursday, with new exhibits, and programs for veterans. “The museum belongs to the community as a place of discovery and learning, but also as a place to escape from a
Spanish resorts languish while Madrid hosts Europe's parties
Spanish resorts languish while Madrid hosts Europe's parties
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MADRID (AP) - In Madrid, the real party starts at 11 p.m. after the bars close - and curfew kicks in. That's when young, polyglot groups of revelers from Italy, the Netherlands, Germany and, most noticeably, France, join their Spanish contemporaries in Old Ma
Harden has triple-double, Irving 27 as Nets edge Wolves
Harden has triple-double, Irving 27 as Nets edge Wolves
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NEW YORK (AP) - James Harden had 38 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds, already tying the Nets' single-season record with his 12th triple-double in just 32 games, and Brooklyn held off the Minnesota Timberwolves 112-107 on Monday night. Kyrie Irving added 27
Airport crowds, airline ticket sales show travel recovering
Airport crowds, airline ticket sales show travel recovering
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DALLAS (AP) - Evidence is mounting that Americans are eager to drive or fly somewhere after being mostly cooped up at home for a year. American Airlines said Monday that bookings are nearly back to pre-pandemic levels as more people get vaccinated, but publi
CDC head warns of «impending doom» as travel bookings rise
CDC head warns of «impending doom» as travel bookings rise
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American Airlines said Monday that bookings are nearly back to pre-pandemic levels as more people get vaccinated, but public health leaders repeated their concern that travel will spread the virus as new reported infections grow in the United States. CDC Dire
Israel advises citizens to avoid UAE, citing Iranian threat
Israel advises citizens to avoid UAE, citing Iranian threat
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JERUSALEM (AP) - Israel's National Security Agency on Monday advised tourists against travel to the United Arab Emirates and other countries across the region, citing the threat of attack by arch-enemy Iran. The warning included both Dubai and Abu Dhabi in t
North Carolina boy, 4, drowns in swimming pool in S Carolina
North Carolina boy, 4, drowns in swimming pool in S Carolina
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BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) - A 4-year-old North Carolina boy drowned after his body was found in a pool at a rental home in South Carolina, authorities said. Beaufort County Coroner David Ott said Aanay Sojitra of Cary, North Carolina died at Memorial Health Medica
Israel urges citizens to avoid UAE, citing Iranian threat
Israel urges citizens to avoid UAE, citing Iranian threat
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JERUSALEM (AP) - Israel's National Security Agency on Monday advised tourists against travel to the United Arab Emirates and other countries across the region, citing the threat of attack by arch-enemy Iran. The warning included both Dubai and Abu Dhabi in t
CDC director has feeling of 'impending doom' amid new spike
CDC director has feeling of 'impending doom' amid new spike
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WASHINGTON (AP) - The head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention made an impassioned plea to Americans Monday not to let their guard down in the fight against COVID-19, warning of a potential fourth wave of the virus and saying she has a recurrin
World's Largest Truckstop owners endow Iowa football program
World's Largest Truckstop owners endow Iowa football program
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IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) - The couple who own a massive Interstate 80 travel center in eastern Iowa have donated $10 million to fund the Iowa football program and other athletics projects, the school announced Monday. The Will and Renee Moon Excellence Fund will
Tourism division to become part of Department of Commerce
Tourism division to become part of Department of Commerce
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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - It's official: The state tourism division in Kansas will become part of the Department of Commerce starting July 1. Gov. Laura Kelly's proposal announced last year recently passed a 60-day period without action by the Legislature, meaning
Boston hotels, gutted by pandemic, may take years to rebound
Boston hotels, gutted by pandemic, may take years to rebound
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BOSTON (AP) - Hotels in the Boston area were hit harder by the coronavirus pandemic than just about any other major U.S. city, and the recovery could take years, hospitality industry officials said. The occupancy rate in Boston and Cambridge fell to less tha
No Oscars or sensitive art spark Hong Kong censorship fears
No Oscars or sensitive art spark Hong Kong censorship fears
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HONG KONG (AP) - Decisions in Hong Kong not to display a politically sensitive photograph in a museum exhibition and not broadcast the annual Academy Awards for the first time in decades have prompted concerns that Beijing’s crackdown on dissent in the cit
Lincoln Birthplace to reopen visitor center next month
Lincoln Birthplace to reopen visitor center next month
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HODGENVILLE, Ky. (AP) - The Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park plans to reopen its visitor center next month. The center, which was closed in January to install a fire suppression system, will reopen April 7, a statement from the National Par
City known for motorcycle rally mulling over man-made lake
City known for motorcycle rally mulling over man-made lake
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STURGIS, S.D. (AP) - A man-made lake with amenities for all ages could be coming to Sturgis. It all began when the city began discussing some sort of outdoor aquatics venue within the city. The city made a call for citizens to serve on a committee to discuss
Sister recovering from leukemia now rooting Staley in person
Sister recovering from leukemia now rooting Staley in person
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SAN ANTONIO (AP) - South Carolina coach Dawn Staley had a special supporter on hand for the team’s Sweet 16 victory Sunday: big Tracey Underwood. Staley's older sister is recovering from leukemia and needed a bone-marrow transplant last August. Underwood, w
Canada-Cayman Islands World Cup qualified delayed to Monday
Canada-Cayman Islands World Cup qualified delayed to Monday
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BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) - Canada's World Cup qualifier against the Cayman Islands at the IMG Academy was postponed by a day until Monday. “FIFA has been informed that the Cayman Islands Football Association was not able to submit the required COVID-19 testing
Many Brazilians disregard the pleas to stay at home
Many Brazilians disregard the pleas to stay at home
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RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - Authorities in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro begged the population to stay home, but thousands of Brazilians are traveling to coastal cities and ignoring recommendations on the first weekend of a 10-day holiday period decreed to contain t
Santa Fe officials plan for new mural amid monument debate
Santa Fe officials plan for new mural amid monument debate
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SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) - City officials are seeking proposals from artists interested in creating a new multicultural mural on two walls of a tower-like structure on Federal Place at the downtown Santa Fe Community Convention Center. While the city attempts to m
Grizzly guru tries to defuse human conflicts with bears
Grizzly guru tries to defuse human conflicts with bears
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KALISPELL, mont. (AP) - In 1988, the renowned grizzly bear biologist Tim Manley was working as a research assistant on the South Fork Flathead River, trying to devise a reliable method for counting grizzlies in the dense and mountainous terrain of the Norther
Pope on pandemic's second year: Weariness, economic hardship
Pope on pandemic's second year: Weariness, economic hardship
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VATICAN CITY (AP) - Celebrating Palm Sunday Mass for a second time in the pandemic without crowds of faithful, Pope Francis said while shock dominated the first year of the COVID-19 health emergency, now people are more weary, with the economic crisis growin
The Latest: No crowds at Holy Week ceremonies amid pandemic
The Latest: No crowds at Holy Week ceremonies amid pandemic
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VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis is celebrating solemn Holy Week ceremonies for a second straight year without the usual throngs of pilgrims and tourists, kept away by pandemic safety concerns and travel restrictions. Francis traditionally leads a Palm Sunday pro
Albania starts mass COVID vaccinations before tourist season
Albania starts mass COVID vaccinations before tourist season
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TIRANA, Albania (AP) - Albania started a mass inoculation campaign Sunday ahead of the summer tourism season after acquiring 192,000 doses of Chinese coronavirus vaccine Sinovac earlier this week. Hundreds of people age 70 and above gathered at Tirana’s mai
Forest Service opens public comment for horse removal plan
Forest Service opens public comment for horse removal plan
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PHOENIX (AP) - The U.S. Forest Service has entered its final stages of public comment in its plans to remove or sterilize more than 300 wild horses in eastern Arizona. The federal agency has given the community near Heber until late April to weigh in, the Ari
Eddie Murphy inducted into NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame
Eddie Murphy inducted into NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame
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LOS ANGELES (AP) - Eddie Murphy was inducted into the NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame at the organization’s show that highlighted works by entertainers and athletes of color. After Murphy accepted his induction award Saturday night, the actor-comedian said
Experts see optimism in Virgin Hotels opening in Las Vegas
Experts see optimism in Virgin Hotels opening in Las Vegas
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LAS VEGAS (AP) - Opening a new casino resort during a pandemic isn’t ideal, but Virgin Hotels Las Vegas may have found a sweet spot with the timing of its launch. After delaying its opening twice, the off-Strip property opened Thursday. Industry watchers s
