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‘the Mole Agent’ Infiltrates A Nursing Home, And Hollywood

'The Mole Agent' infiltrates a nursing home, and Hollywood

NEW YORK (AP) — “The Mole Agent” infiltrated a nursing home in Chile, and countless of hearts around the world including inside the film academy. The moving documentary about an octogenarian hired as a rookie spy to investigate whether a…

Balancing Act: Dutch Pm Eases Lockdown Amid Infection Rise

Dutch coronavirus infections rise ahead of lockdown easing

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Dutch caretaker Prime Minister Mark Rutte on Thursday defended his decision to ease his country's lockdown next week even after the Netherlands recorded 9,648 new coronavirus infections— the highest daily increase since January. The national…

Barcelona Maintains Support Of Super League Despite Backlash

Barcelona maintains support of Super League despite backlash

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has maintained his support for the Super League despite the quick exit of 10 of the 12 founding clubs in the breakaway competition. The Super League provoked a backlash by other clubs, fans and authorities around Europe after it was announced by a dozen top clubs in England, Spain and Italy on Sunday. It has since collapsed and is now officially backed only by Barcelona and Real Madrid. Laporta says the Super League “is absolutely necessary” and adds “the biggest clubs create the most financial resources and we must have our say in deciding how the earnings are shared.”

Prince Fans Headed To Paisley Park Five Years After Death

Prince fans pay respects at Paisley Park 5 years after death

Paisley Park welcomed back a select 1,400 fans to mark the fifth anniversary of Prince's death from inside his creative sanctuary in suburban Minneapolis. The sprawling studio’s atrium opened Wednesday to those who rushed for one of the free reservations. Those who couldn't go inside left flowers and mementos in front of a statue erected outside the front doors in the shape of his famous purple Love Symbol. Prince died April 21, 2016, of an accidental fentanyl overdose at age 57. Since then, Paisley Park was turned into a museum and paid tours were created, though those were paused for the anniversary.

Explainer: How Come Nations’ Climate Targets Don’t Compare?

EXPLAINER: How come nations' climate targets don't compare?

WASHINGTON (AP) — This week's climate change summit features lots of talk from different nations about their goals for reducing carbon emissions. But in the weird world of national climate pledges, numbers often aren’t quite what they seem. Sometimes a…

Jordan Releases Alleged Plotters Following King’s Appeal

Jordan releases alleged plotters following king's appeal

AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — Jordan released 16 people detained earlier this month over an alleged foreign-backed conspiracy linked to a former crown prince after King Abdullah II requested they be let go in honor of the holy month of Ramadan.…

Us Troops In Afghanistan Begin Packing Gear In Pullout Prep

US troops in Afghanistan begin packing gear in pullout prep

A U.S. defense department official says the U.S. military has begun shipping equipment and winding down contracts with local service providers ahead of the May 1 start of the final phase of its military pullout from Afghanistan. The pullout marks the end of America’s longest war, after a 20-year military engagement. Currently, some 2,500 U.S. soldiers and about 7,000 allied forces are still in Afghanistan. In February, the U.S. military began closing its smaller bases. Packing accelerated after the mid-April announcement by the Biden administration that the final phase would begin May 1 and be completed before Sept. 11.

Milan Gets Buzzier With 1 Million Bees In Designer Hives

Milan gets buzzier with 1 million bees in designer hives

MILAN (AP) — Italy’s financial and fashion capital of Milan got a little buzzier on Thursday with a project that mixes biodiversity with art. A bee collective introduced 17 new colonies to new designer hives, bringing to 1 million the…

Nasa’s Mars Helicopter Soars Higher, Longer On 2nd Flight

NASA's Mars helicopter soars higher, longer on 2nd flight

NASA's little Mars helicopter has aced its second test flight. The 4-pound chopper called Ingenuity soared even higher this time, reaching an altitude of 16 feet. It also hovered longer and flew sideways Thursday. The success came just three days after the helicopter made the first powered flight by an aircraft on another planet. Flight controllers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California had to wait four hours before learning Thursday's outcome. This hop lasted 52 seconds, 13 seconds longer than the first one. NASA plans up to three more test flights.

Jaguar Land Rover Halts Production Because Of Chip Shortage

Jaguar Land Rover halts production because of chip shortage

LONDON (AP) — Jaguar Land Rover said Thursday it's suspending production at two U.K. factories, becoming the latest automaker to fall victim to a global shortage of microchips. “Like other automotive manufacturers, we are currently experiencing some COVID-19 supply chain…

High Court Moves Away From Leniency For Minors Who Murder

High court moves away from leniency for minors who murder

After more than a decade in which the Supreme Court moved gradually toward more leniency for minors convicted of murder, the justices have moved the other way. The high court ruled 6-3 Thursday along ideological lines against a Mississippi inmate sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for fatally stabbing his grandfather when the defendant was 15 years old. The case is important because it marks a break with the court’s previous rulings and is evidence of the impact of a newly more conservative court. 

At&t Shares Rise After Q1 Results Top Analyst Estimates

AT&T shares rise after Q1 results top analyst estimates

Shares of AT&T Inc. rose Thursday after the telecom giant’s first-quarter results topped analyst expectations. The company’s wireless division, its largest unit, added 595,000 phone customers who pay a monthly bill, up from 163,000 in the same period in 2020. It also added 207,000 prepaid phone customers. In the WarnerMedia entertainment unit, revenue rose 9.8% to $8.5 billion. There are now 44.2 million subscribers to HBO Max or the traditional HBO channel in the U.S. AT&T also signed up 46,000 home internet customers and lost 620,000 video customers. It is spinning off the DirecTV business as it bleeds customers.

With Europe’s Economy Lagging, Ecb To Keep Stimulus Running

ECB head: Europe "on crutches," still needs robust stimulus

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — European Central Bank head Christine Lagarde said the economy is still “on crutches” and in need of support from both the central bank and government spending as the 19 countries that use the euro limp through…

The Latest: Biden Administration Opens Global Climate Summit

The Latest: South Korea says no money for global coal plants

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on President Joe Biden's global climate summit (all times local): 9:30 a.m. South Korean President Moon Jae-in says his country will no longer finance the construction of coal power plants in other nations as he…

German ’emergency Brake’ Plan Clears Last Legislative Hurdle

German 'emergency brake' plan clears last legislative hurdle

BERLIN (AP) — A plan by German Chancellor Angela Merkel's government to mandate uniform restrictions in areas where the coronavirus is spreading too quickly cleared its final legislative hurdle on Thursday as it was passed by parliament's upper house. The…

‘he Was Guilty.’ Extra Juror In Favor Of Chauvin Conviction

'He was guilty.' Extra juror in favor of Chauvin conviction

An alternate juror at the trial of Derek Chauvin said she agreed with the jury’s decision to convict him in George Floyd’s death. Lisa Christensen said in an interview aired on “CBS This Morning” that she saw Chauvin as the leader of officers at the scene and that he brushed off warnings by bystanders that Floyd was in danger. Christensen said she didn't know if she would have voted to convict Chauvin on all three counts, but she felt he was guilty. She was one of two alternates who sat through three weeks of testimony but was dismissed before deliberations.

Norway Lends Astrazeneca Vaccine Jabs To Sweden, Iceland

Norway lends AstraZeneca vaccine jabs to Sweden, Iceland

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Norway will lend all of its 216,000 doses of AstraZeneca to neighboring Sweden and Iceland as long as its own government regulator has paused the use of the vaccine. On March 11, Norway followed Denmark in…

‘we’re Buzzing!’ Brit Awards To Welcome Back Music Fans

'We're buzzing!' Brit Awards to welcome back music fans

LONDON (AP) — British music's leading prize night next month will feature an audience of 4,000 people, in what will be the first major indoor music event in the country to welcome back a live audience since the coronavirus pandemic…

Sanctions Battered Iran, Weary Of Pandemic, Faces Worst Wave

Sanctions-battered Iran, weary of pandemic, faces worst wave

After facing criticism for downplaying the virus last year, Iranian authorities have put partial lockdowns and other measures in place to try and slow the coronavirus’ spread. But in this nation of 80 million people, which faces crushing U.S. sanctions, many struggle to earn enough to feed their families and good jobs remain scarce, forcing the public back out into the streets. Economic pressure, coupled with the growing uncertainty over when vaccines will be widely available in the Islamic Republic, have many simply giving up on the luxury of social distancing. That has public health officials worried the worst of the pandemic still may be yet to come.

In Biden Climate Show, Watch For Cajoling, Conflict, Pathos

In Biden climate show, watch for cajoling, conflict, pathos

President Joe Biden takes center stage in a two-day climate summit highlighting America's return to the fight to curb global warming. The all-virtual summit that begins Thursday will feature 40 world leaders and lots of other advocates and experts but is clearly Biden's show. Biden is expected to promise that America will cut its carbon pollution at least in half compared with 2005. Then he's going to challenge other nations to be just as ambitious. Also key will be financial help to poorer nations. The summit will be livestreamed so anyone can watch the cajoling, conflict and pathos.