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Audit raises concerns about wildfire risks at US nuclear lab

Audit raises concerns about wildfire risks at US nuclear lab

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. 鈥 One of the nation鈥檚 premier nuclear laboratories isn鈥檛 taking the necessary precautions to guard against wildfires, according to an audit by the U.S. Energy Department鈥檚 inspector general.
Did someone say impeachment? Biden avoids wading into debate

Did someone say impeachment? Biden avoids wading into debate

WASHINGTON 鈥 The searing images once again claimed centre stage: a mob storming the U.S. Capitol, Trump flags held aloft as violent rioters fought with police and targeted lawmakers. But as the traumatic video footage from Jan.
Union approves deal with Chicago schools to return to class

Union approves deal with Chicago schools to return to class

CHICAGO 鈥 The Chicago Teachers Union has approved a deal with the nation鈥檚 third-largest school district to get students back to class during the coronavirus pandemic, union officials announced early Wednesday.
Biden orders sanctions against Myanmar after military coup

Biden orders sanctions against Myanmar after military coup

WASHINGTON 鈥 President Joe Biden on Wednesday ordered new sanctions against the military regime in Myanmar, taking action after the military this month staged a coup in the Southeast Asian country and arrested de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi and oth
Italian populists dither over support for Draghi government

Italian populists dither over support for Draghi government

The populist 5-Star Movement, the largest party in the Italian Parliament, put on hold Wednesday its commitment to back the new government that former central banker Mario Draghi is working to assemble to mend Italy's pandemic-devastated economy.
In switch, South Africa to give health workers J&J vaccine

In switch, South Africa to give health workers J&J vaccine

JOHANNESBURG 鈥 South Africa will start vaccinating front-line health workers next week with a shot that is still in testing 鈥 an unorthodox strategy announced Wednesday after officials abandoned plans to use another vaccine that a small study suggest
US consumer prices up 0.3% in January, led by energy spike

US consumer prices up 0.3% in January, led by energy spike

WASHINGTON 鈥 U.S. consumer prices rose 0.3% in January, led by a surge in energy. But even though the gain was the biggest monthly increase since July, inflation gains over the past year have remained modest.
From rom-coms to murder: Hugh Grant is enjoying the darkness

From rom-coms to murder: Hugh Grant is enjoying the darkness

When Hugh Grant accepted his Golden Globe in 1995 for 鈥淔our Weddings and a Funeral,鈥 you could say he slayed the room 鈥 with the kind of boyishly befuddled, sweetly stammering speech he might have made to Andie MacDowell in that film or to Julia Robe
Alaska governor declares emergency over village water crisis

Alaska governor declares emergency over village water crisis

JUNEAU, Alaska 鈥 Alaska's governor has issued a disaster declaration and released funds for a southwest village more than three weeks after a fire destroyed the community's only source of drinking water. Republican Gov.
Investigators: Throttle problem suspected in Indonesia crash

Investigators: Throttle problem suspected in Indonesia crash

JAKARTA, Indonesia 鈥 A malfunctioning automatic throttle may have caused the pilots of a Sriwijaya Air jet to lose control, resulting in the Boeing 737-500's crash into the Java Sea last month, Indonesian investigators said Wednesday.
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