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Prince Philip moved to specialized London heart hospital

Prince Philip moved to specialized London heart hospital

LONDON — Prince Philip was transferred Monday to a specialized London heart hospital to undergo testing and observation for a pre-existing heart condition as he continues to be treated for an unspecified infection, Buckingham Palace said.
US spending on construction projects rises 1.7% in January

US spending on construction projects rises 1.7% in January

SILVER SPRING, Md. — Spending on U.S. construction projects rose 1.7% in January as new home building continues to lift the sector. Last month's increase followed small revised gains in December and November.
Prince Harry: Split from royal life 'unbelievably tough'

Prince Harry: Split from royal life 'unbelievably tough'

LOS ANGELES — Prince Harry says the process of separating from royal life has been very difficult for him and his wife, Meghan.
US manufacturing activity jumps to 3-year high in February

US manufacturing activity jumps to 3-year high in February

WASHINGTON — U.S. manufacturing expanded in February at the fastest pace three years with the arrival of a surge in new orders. The Institute for Supply Management reported Monday that its gauge of manufacturing activity rose to a reading of 60.
Girl dies after being caned during 'exorcism' in Sri Lanka

Girl dies after being caned during 'exorcism' in Sri Lanka

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Police in Sri Lanka said Monday they have arrested two people in connection with the death of a 9-year-old girl who was repeatedly beaten during a ritual they believed would drive away an evil spirit.
Review: A virtual Golden Globes is no party, but they tried

Review: A virtual Golden Globes is no party, but they tried

Tina Fey asked the tough question 10 minutes into the three-hour Golden Globes broadcast Sunday: Could this whole night have been an email? Well, maybe.
Chloé Zhao is 2nd woman to win best director prize at Globes

Chloé Zhao is 2nd woman to win best director prize at Globes

LOS ANGELES — Chloé Zhao became the second woman to win best director at the Golden Globes and the first female winner of Asian descent on a night in which her film “Nomadland” was crowned the top drama film.
With loved ones and pets, Globes winners embrace cozier show

With loved ones and pets, Globes winners embrace cozier show

LOS ANGELES — From Jason Sudeikis’ hoodie to Jodie Foster’s bare feet, the stars embraced a virtual Golden Globes, and still found ways to cut loose.
Report: US wasted billions on cars, buildings in Afghanistan

Report: US wasted billions on cars, buildings in Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD — The United States wasted billions of dollars in war-torn Afghanistan on buildings and vehicles that were either abandoned or destroyed, according to a report released Monday by a U.S. government watchdog. The agency said it reviewed $7.
Philippines launches virus vaccinations amid supply problems

Philippines launches virus vaccinations amid supply problems

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government launched a vaccination campaign on Monday to contain one of Southeast Asia’s worst coronavirus outbreaks but faces supply problems and public resistance, which it hopes to ease by inoculating top offici