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2 films offer 2 tales ahead of Wuhan lockdown anniversary

2 films offer 2 tales ahead of Wuhan lockdown anniversary

WUHAN, China — Two new films about Wuhan were released Friday, the eve of the anniversary of the start of a 76-day lockdown in the central Chinese city where the coronavirus was first detected.
Bond film 'No Time to Die' delayed again because of virus

Bond film 'No Time to Die' delayed again because of virus

LONDON — It's still not time for “No Time to Die.
Dustin Diamond undergoing chemotherapy treatments for cancer

Dustin Diamond undergoing chemotherapy treatments for cancer

Original “Saved by the Bell” star Dustin Diamond has begun undergoing chemotherapy treatments after being diagnosed with cancer, according to his representative.
Dave Chappelle tests positive for COVID-19; shows cancelled

Dave Chappelle tests positive for COVID-19; shows cancelled

AUSTIN, Texas — Dave Chappelle tested positive for the coronavirus just before his comedy show scheduled for Thursday, forcing his upcoming appearances to be cancelled , a spokeswoman said.
Asia Today: Shanghai outbreak prompts 2 hospital lockdowns

Asia Today: Shanghai outbreak prompts 2 hospital lockdowns

BEIJING — Shanghai has imposed lockdowns on two of China's best-known hospitals after they were linked to new coronavirus cases. Outpatient services have been suspended at Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center and Renji Hospital.
Lawyers want Giuliani investigated, license suspended

Lawyers want Giuliani investigated, license suspended

NEW YORK — A lawyers' group filed an ethics complaint against Rudy Giuliani with New York's courts, calling for him to be investigated and his law license suspended over his work promoting former President Donald Trump's false allegations over the 20
Man held without bond for threatening inauguration violence

Man held without bond for threatening inauguration violence

CHICAGO — An Illinois man was ordered held without bond Thursday for allegedly threatening the lives of President Joe Biden and other Democrats before this week's inauguration. U.S.
Trump gives permit to ranchers whose case led to occupation

Trump gives permit to ranchers whose case led to occupation

PORTLAND, Ore. — The U.S. Bureau of Land Management in the final days of the Trump administration issued a grazing permit to Oregon ranchers whose imprisonment sparked the 2016 armed takeover of a federal wildlife refuge by right-wing extremists.
5 killed in blaze at Indian producer of COVID-19 vaccine

5 killed in blaze at Indian producer of COVID-19 vaccine

PUNE, India — At least five people were killed in a fire that broke out Thursday at a building under construction at Serum Institute of India, the world’s largest vaccine manufacturer, officials said.
'Your Land'? Some Native Americans question inaugural song

'Your Land'? Some Native Americans question inaugural song

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — On the first day of Joe Biden's presidency, Native Americans had reason to celebrate. Biden halted construction of the border wall that threatened to physically separate Indigenous people living on both sides.
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