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Power cuts in Niger threaten to spoil millions of vaccines as sanctions take their toll, UN says 08/21/2023 01:39pm • NIAMEY, Niger (AP) — The U.N. is spending over 20 times more money than usual on fuel for generators to keep millions of vaccines in Niger from spoiling due to incessant power cuts. The outages are the result of severe economic and travel sanctions imposed by regional countries after mutinous sold Ohio State QB competition between McCord and Brown is still neck and neck, coach Day says 08/21/2023 01:13pm • The competition for the Ohio State starting quarterback job is still neck and neck. Coach Ryan Day said Monday that Kyle McCord and Devin Brown are running so close that a starter for the Sept. 2 opener at Indiana still hasn't been chosen. Day said it's possible he could end up playing both. McCord Need to leave kids home alone as the school year gets underway? Here are some tips 08/21/2023 10:10am • As the school year begins for some students in Northern Virginia, some parents may be considering leaving their child home alone before or after school for the first time. In Virginia, there are no specific rules about how old a child should be when they're left alone. But Twana Johnson, Program As thousands flee homes across British Columbia from wildfires, chiefs in one region report progress 08/21/2023 07:00am • VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — As tens of thousands of people were under evacuation orders across British Columbia and firefighters battled raging wildfires throughout Canada on Sunday, fire chiefs in a region known as a summer destination for families said they’ve made some progress in the Biden returns from Maui after viewing Lahaina wildfire devastation 08/21/2023 05:28am • ▶ Watch Video: President Biden arrives in Maui after devastating fires President Biden visited Hawaii Monday to view the widespread damage from the recent Maui wildfires, meet with survivors and officials -- and fend off criticism that his administration respon Women's World Cup teams head home to different futures 08/21/2023 05:13am • SYDNEY (AP) — Teams headed home from the Women's World Cup with uncertain futures but hopes that the monthlong tournament would spur new interest and further investment in the game. For some teams, like Nigeria, the Philippines and Jamaica, the struggle for funding, support and recognition will co 'Children are known to spread diseases:' COVID and keeping your family healthy as kids go back to school 08/20/2023 08:24pm • Kids are filing back into classrooms, gymnasiums and cafeterias at public schools across Fairfax and Prince William counties Monday. And with them, students are bringing in and sharing pens, spiral notebooks and — yes, unfortunately — viruses. "I don't have to tell any parent that their kids 7 Small-Cap Value ETFs to Buy in 2023 08/20/2023 08:00pm • In finance, certain research papers leave an important mark, changing the course of investment theories and practices. For example, consider the 1952 introduction of Modern Portfolio Theory, spearheaded by the late Nobel Prize laureate Harry Markowitz. Another groundbreaking study emerged in 1992 wh Sweltering temperatures bring misery to large portion of central US, setting heat records 08/20/2023 06:43pm • HOUSTON (AP) — Sweltering temperatures lingered Sunday in a large swath of the central U.S., causing misery from the Gulf of Mexico to the Great Lakes. Record high temperatures were recorded in Texas and other states. People were told to chug extra water while mowing lawns or exercising outdoors, Former respiratory therapist in Missouri sentenced in connection with patient deaths 08/20/2023 05:40pm • KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A former Missouri respiratory therapist who pleaded guilty in the deaths of two hospital patients has been sentenced to 18 years in prison. Jennifer Hall was initially charged with two counts of first-degree murder but pleaded guilty in April to reduced first-degree involun Block Island, Rhode Island, welcomed back vacationers Sunday, a day after a fire tore through hotel 08/20/2023 03:45pm • NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (AP) — Block Island welcomed back vacationers Sunday, a day after a fire tore through a historic hotel early Saturday, prompting officials on the summer tourist spot off the coast of Rhode Island to declare a state of emergency and urge the public to stay away. “Block Island i Canadian firefighters wage epic battle to save communities after mass evacuations 08/20/2023 11:50am • VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Firefighters battling wildfires in western Canada received help from reinforcements and milder weather Saturday, after the nation’s worst fire season on record destroyed structures, fouled the air with thick smoke and prompted evacuation orders for tens of thou Where do the 2024 presidential candidates stand on abortion? Take a look 08/20/2023 11:18am • COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — More than a year after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the federal right to abortion, the issue has at times dominated the discussion among the Republicans seeking their party's 2024 presidential nomination and is sure to be on display during the first GOP campaign debate W Union for Philadelphia Orchestra musicians authorize strike if talks break down 08/20/2023 09:04am • SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (AP) — Musicians authorized a strike against the Philadelphia Orchestra if bargaining breaks down for an agreement to replace the four-year deal that expires on Sept. 10. Local 77 of the American Federation of Musicians said Sunday that 95% of voting members approved the str Talks between regional bloc and Niger's junta yield little, an official tells The Associated Press 08/20/2023 06:52am • NIAMEY, Niger (AP) — Mutinous soldiers in Niger are under pressure from regional sanctions as they refuse to reinstate the country's president whom they toppled nearly a month ago while being fearful of attacks from France, an official said. The official spoke to The Associated Press on condition