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Navy blazers, stripes and flag scarves for Team USA in Tokyo

Navy blazers, stripes and flag scarves for Team USA in Tokyo

NEW YORK (AP) — The Team USA flag bearers in steamy Tokyo will likely be the coolest members of their packs.
Just in time for Tokyo games, Olympic items up for auction

Just in time for Tokyo games, Olympic items up for auction

BOSTON (AP) — When the first modern Olympics were held in Athens in 1896, winners did not get gold medals as they will later this month when the Tokyo games get underway. Instead, they got silver, while runners-up got bronze.
Norwegian cruises sues Florida over virus vaccination law

Norwegian cruises sues Florida over virus vaccination law

MIAMI (AP) — Norwegian Cruise Line is challenging a new Florida law that prevents cruise companies from requiring passengers to show proof of vaccination against the COVID-19 virus.

Lego tells US company to stop making guns look like its toys

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Danish toymaker Lego said Wednesday it had asked a Utah-based gun company to stop producing a product that makes a pistol look like it is covered with the famous multi-colored building brick.
Rail officials push 15-year plan to boost Northeast Corridor

Rail officials push 15-year plan to boost Northeast Corridor

WASHINGTON (AP) — As Congress eyes an infrastructure package , a coalition of transportation agencies and Amtrak on Wednesday released a 15-year plan of rail improvements for the congested Northeast Corridor that would boost daily train routes and si
One trick to traveling cheaply: flexibility

One trick to traveling cheaply: flexibility

So you want to travel on a budget. Who doesn’t? Yet it’s easy to get overwhelmed by all the cheap travel tips, hacks and strategies out there that promise unbelievable deals on airfare and hotels.
Lithuania struggles with migrant influx opened by Belarus

Lithuania struggles with migrant influx opened by Belarus

VEREBIEJAI, Lithuania (AP) — Mustafa Hussein Hamad kicked a dirty ball between two old tires in the schoolyard where he spends most of his time.
Feds charge 4 in Iran plot to kidnap activist in US, others

Feds charge 4 in Iran plot to kidnap activist in US, others

NEW YORK (AP) — An Iranian intelligence officer and three alleged members of an Iranian intelligence network have been charged in Manhattan with plotting to kidnap a prominent Iranian opposition activist and writer in exile and take her back to Tehra
Reshma Saujani's book 'Pay Up' urges support for mothers

Reshma Saujani's book 'Pay Up' urges support for mothers

NEW YORK (AP) — The founder of the non-profit organization Girls Who Code has a book coming out about helping women who raise children, with suggestions including government aid and a more compassionate workplace.
From tacos to ice cream: Adam Rubin now writing for tweens

From tacos to ice cream: Adam Rubin now writing for tweens

NEW YORK (AP) — One of the country's most popular picture book authors is ready to add a few more words. Adam Rubin, known to parents and kids for “Dragon Loves Tacos,” is working on his first middle-grade book.
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