By STEPHEN WHYNO, AP Hockey Writer MILAN (AP) — Connor Hellebuyck could not be doing much better midway through the Olympics. “Is there more than 100%?” he asked with a laugh after backstopping the U.S. past Germany in the round-robin … Continued
By COLLEEN BARRY MILAN (AP) — Jordan Cowan hoists his camera mount and glides across the Olympic rink as figure skating competitors warm up and, later, take their bows. Dressed in an ice-white tuxedo, he is as inconspicuous as possible. … Continued
By NICOLE WINFIELD, Associated Press VATICAN CITY (AP) — Fancy a pizza with a view? The Vatican is marking the 400th anniversary of the consecration of St. Peter’s Basilica with a host of visitor-friendly initiatives, including expanding access to its … Continued
By PETER SMITH, Associated Press This is the week of Ash Wednesday, a solemn day of fasting and reflection that signals the start of Lent, the most penitential season of the church calendar for Catholics and many other Christians. On … Continued
By GRAHAM LEE BREWER and SAVANNAH PETERS, Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The federal agency that provides health care to Native Americans and Alaska Natives has announced it will phase out the use of dental fillings containing mercury. The … Continued
Government offices, the stock market and schools are closed Monday in observance of Presidents Day, but most big retailers are open. When in doubt, call ahead or look up more specific schedules online for stores in your neighborhood. Here’s a … Continued