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Chicago nixes school for 3rd day as virus, union debate rage

Chicago nixes school for 3rd day as virus, union debate rage

CHICAGO (AP) 鈥 Leaders of the nation鈥檚 third-largest school district canceled classes for a third consecutive day as heated negotiations continued with the Chicago Teachers Union over remote learning and other COVID-19 safety measures.
Ex-columnist Kristof ineligible to run for Oregon governor

Ex-columnist Kristof ineligible to run for Oregon governor

SALEM, Ore. (AP) 鈥 Oregon鈥檚 secretary of state ruled Thursday that former New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof is not eligible to run for governor because he does not meet the state's residency requirement.
Djokovic in limbo as he fights deportation from Australia

Djokovic in limbo as he fights deportation from Australia

BRISBANE, Australia 鈥 Locked in a dispute over his COVID-19 vaccination status, Novak Djokovic was confined to an immigration detention hotel in Australia on Thursday as the No.
WHO: Record weekly jump in COVID-19 cases but fewer deaths

WHO: Record weekly jump in COVID-19 cases but fewer deaths

GENEVA (AP) 鈥 The World Health Organization said Thursday that a record 9.5 million COVID-19 cases were tallied over the last week as the omicron variant of the coronavirus swept the planet, a 71% increase from the previous 7-day period that the U.N.
Biden decries Trump backers' 'dagger at throat' of democracy

Biden decries Trump backers' 'dagger at throat' of democracy

WASHINGTON (AP) 鈥 President Joe Biden accused Donald Trump and his supporters of holding a 鈥渄agger at the throat of democracy鈥 in a forceful speech Thursday marking the anniversary of the deadly breach of the U.S. Capitol.
Duffy ignores Trump plea, won't run for Wisconsin governor

Duffy ignores Trump plea, won't run for Wisconsin governor

MADISON, Wis. (AP) 鈥 Retired Republican U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy announced Thursday that he won't run for Wisconsin governor this year, ignoring pleas to do so by former President Donald Trump. Duffy also ruled out a run for U.S.
Texas toddler gets gun in car, shoots mother, sibling

Texas toddler gets gun in car, shoots mother, sibling

GRANBURY, Texas (AP) 鈥 A handgun went off in the hands of a toddler in a Texas Walmart parking lot Wednesday, wounding the child's mother in the arm and side and young sibling in the leg, police said.
Novak Djokovic denied entry to Australia, has visa canceled

Novak Djokovic denied entry to Australia, has visa canceled

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) 鈥 Novak Djokovic鈥檚 chance to play for a 10th Australian Open title was thrown into limbo Thursday when the country denied him entry and canceled his visa because he failed to meet the requirements for an exemption to COVID-19
Antonio Brown says he was forced to play injured by Bucs

Antonio Brown says he was forced to play injured by Bucs

Antonio Brown says he was forced to play injured by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and that an MRI on Monday revealed damage to his ankle.
No deal, no school: Chicago cancels classes for a 2nd day

No deal, no school: Chicago cancels classes for a 2nd day

CHICAGO (AP) 鈥 Chicago school leaders canceled classes Thursday for a second consecutive day after failing to reach agreement with the teachers union over COVID-19 safety protocols in the nation鈥檚 third-largest school district.