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Power in seeds: Urban gardening gains momentum in pandemic

Power in seeds: Urban gardening gains momentum in pandemic

NEW YORK (AP) — On an assemblage of vacant lots and other pockets of unused land in the Bronx, gardeners from low-income neighborhoods have banded together to create over a dozen “farm hubs,” coordinating their community gardens and their harvest.
US, Germany hold memorial for soldiers killed in 1971 crash

US, Germany hold memorial for soldiers killed in 1971 crash

BERLIN (AP) — American and German officials held a ceremony on Wednesday to commemorate a U.S. Army helicopter crash that killed 37 soldiers in Bavaria 50 years ago.
5 ways to prepare and pack for COVID-era travel

5 ways to prepare and pack for COVID-era travel

A lot has changed in the travel world since the pre-pandemic days of 2019.
Sandra Oh says Asian representation in her new series 'The Chair' 'means a lot'

Sandra Oh says Asian representation in her new series 'The Chair' 'means a lot'

TORONTO — Sandra Oh was hooked on her new Netflix dramedy series "The Chair" the second she saw the name of her character, Dr. Ji-Yoon Kim.
Mental health must be part of curriculum as students cope with COVID-19, say experts

Mental health must be part of curriculum as students cope with COVID-19, say experts

TORONTO — Amy Nam felt her fatigue give way to frustration as she watched her and her classmates' mental health deteriorate over the course of their first full pandemic-disrupted school year.
Live Nation Canada to require vaccination proof or negative test at concerts

Live Nation Canada to require vaccination proof or negative test at concerts

TORONTO — Live Nation Canada says it'll soon require ticket holders to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test before they're granted entry to its concerts.
German minister criticizes Vatican stance on gay couples

German minister criticizes Vatican stance on gay couples

BERLIN (AP) — Germany's health minister has criticized the Roman Catholic Church for its refusal to bless same-sex unions but says his religious faith remains strong.
Prosecutor exposes lies, questions Durst's credibility

Prosecutor exposes lies, questions Durst's credibility

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Robert Durst said he deeply regretted telling his life story to filmmakers in hopes of restoring his reputation.
The Latest: New Zealand orders mask use as new cases found

The Latest: New Zealand orders mask use as new cases found

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand’s first coronavirus outbreak in six months has grown to seven people. The announcement Wednesday came a day after Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern imposed a strict lockdown after the first case was reported.
Bad food, slivers of sun: Life in Sydney's hotel quarantine

Bad food, slivers of sun: Life in Sydney's hotel quarantine

SYDNEY (AP) — With our long journey to reach Australia behind us, and 14 days isolated in a hotel ahead of us, the police officer on our bus tried to inject some humor: “If you’re looking to save some money on the hotel,” he joked, “this is your last
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