Panel votes to add COVID shots to recommended vaccinations

NEW YORK (AP) — COVID-19 shots should be added to the lists of recommended vaccinations for kids and adults, a panel of U.S. vaccine experts said Thursday.

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Canada bans sales of new handguns

A new law announced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stops people from buying, selling or transferring handguns within Canada.

First Native American woman in space awed by Mother Earth

The first Native American woman in space said Wednesday she is overwhelmed by the beauty and delicacy of Mother Earth, and is channeling “positive energy” as her five-month mission gets underway.

Serena: ‘Chances are very high’ of return

Tennis great Serena Williams says the chances of her returning to competition are “very high” and has dismissed the idea she is a retired athlete.

First lady to host roundtable on breast and cervical cancer

First lady Jill Biden will host a roundtable Monday on breast and cervical cancer, part of the administration’s “moonshot” effort to reduce deaths from cancer, the White House said.

Smiling Charles, William, Camilla and Catherine captured in new image

A smiling family portrait of the King, his son who is the first in line to the throne and their wives has been released by Buckingham Palace.