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Pandemic fiction: Fall books include stories of the virus

Pandemic fiction: Fall books include stories of the virus

NEW YORK (AP) — Near the end of 2020, the pandemic had lasted long enough for author Jodi Picoult to try something that seemed unthinkable for novelists in its early stages — turn it into fiction.
Tropical Storm Henri makes landfall in Rhode Island

Tropical Storm Henri makes landfall in Rhode Island

WESTERLY, R.I. (AP) — Tropical Storm Henri hit the coast of Rhode Island Sunday afternoon, packing high winds that knocked out power to tens of thousands of homes and bands of rain that led to flash flooding from New Jersey to Massachusetts.
New Orleans tourism industry worries as coronavirus rages

New Orleans tourism industry worries as coronavirus rages

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — It's a neighborhood bar and restaurant, but for two extended weekends every year, the “regulars” at Liuzza's by the Track include an overflow crowd of tourists grabbing drinks and settling in for meals on their way in and out of th
Insurance industry seeks to limit fossil fuel exposure amid growing climate threat

Insurance industry seeks to limit fossil fuel exposure amid growing climate threat

CALGARY — With global climate change threatening to wreak havoc on their industry, insurance companies are increasingly looking to limit their exposure to the fossil fuel sector.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Debt report: Statistics Canada is set to release a report on trends in household non-mortgage loans and the evolution of household debt before and during the pandem
Big Canadian banks set to release earnings as economy shifts to reopening

Big Canadian banks set to release earnings as economy shifts to reopening

TORONTO — Investors in Canada's major banks will be looking for signs of loan growth, impacts of the Delta variant and hints of what the Big Six may do with their cash reserves when they report this week.
The Latest: Putin criticizes placing Afghans in Central Asia

The Latest: Putin criticizes placing Afghans in Central Asia

MOSCOW -- Russia's president has criticized Western nations for seeking to temporarily house Afghan refugees in Central Asian countries, citing security concerns for Russia.
British military: 7 Afghans killed in chaos at Kabul airport

British military: 7 Afghans killed in chaos at Kabul airport

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A panicked crush of people trying to enter Kabul's international airport killed seven Afghan civilians in the crowds, the British military said Sunday, showing the danger still posed to those trying to flee the Taliban's tak
'Unmute us': Marchers demand return of Dutch music festivals

'Unmute us': Marchers demand return of Dutch music festivals

AMSTERDAM (AP) — Dutch music fans have been banned for months from going to large-scale festivals due to coronavirus restrictions. On Saturday, the festivals came to them.
Biden vows to evacuate all Americans -- and Afghan helpers

Biden vows to evacuate all Americans -- and Afghan helpers

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden pledged firmly on Friday to bring all Americans home from Afghanistan — and all Afghans who aided the war effort, too — as officials confirmed that U..S.
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