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Vatican frees broker as details emerge of costly London deal
ROME – The Vatican has released from detention an Italian businessman accused of extortion and…
Hubbard calls for change at OSU after picture of coach wearing OAN shirt surfaces
Canadian college football star Chuba Hubbard says he will “not be doing anything” with Oklahoma…
Coronavirus death rate is higher for those with chronic ills
Death rates are 12 times higher for coronavirus patients with chronic illnesses than for others…
US officials seize $2M dumped in waters off Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – Federal officials said they seized more than $2 million that…
Voice of America director, deputy resign amid Trump clash
WASHINGTON – The director of Voice of America and her deputy resigned Monday following recent…
Agent: Cowboys star Elliott tested positive for coronavirus
Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to his…
PBS invites you to come up sometime and see a Mae West doc
NEW YORK – Before there was Cher or Madonna, Beyoncé or Rihanna, there was another…
Saints’ Jenkins joins CNN as social justice contributor
ATLANTA – New Orleans Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins will join CNN as a contributor focusing…
Queen Latifah: Let ‘Gone with the Wind’ be gone forever
NEW YORK – While some have criticized HBO Max’s removal of “Gone With the Wind”…
Academy delays 2021 Oscars ceremony because of coronavirus
For the fourth time in its history, the Oscars are being postponed. The Academy of…
Liz Weston: When parents are the emergency fund
Financial fallout from the pandemic is hitting millennials hard — and many will soon turn…
Heavy rainfall in parts of British Columbia affects travel as roads closed
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – A number of roads in northern British Columbia have been closed…
Can job market sustain its gains? Uncertainties cloud future
WASHINGTON – Layoffs are slowing, unemployment is declining and hiring is gradually rising, suggesting that…
Seven arrested over Vancouver road blockade by anti-racism protesters: police
VANCOUVER – Seven people have been arrested as police removed protesters from a major route…
Shopify and Walmart team up to take on shared competitor: Amazon.com
Shopify Inc. is upping the ante in its battle against Amazon.com Inc. by aligning itself…
B.C. expands Foundry mental health, substance use services to 8 communities
VICTORIA – The B.C. government is expanding its mental health and substance use services for…
Canada to pay $4.1B for Navy support ships in latest cost increase
OTTAWA – Canada’s national shipbuilding plan was rocked by yet another cost increase on Monday…
Kyrgyzstan’s prime minister steps down over frequencies case
MOSCOW – The prime minister of Kyrgyzstan has resigned amid a scandal over whether the…
Turkey: Virus cases continue to spike
ANKARA, Turkey – The daily number of new coronavirus cases in Turkey continuing to rise…
New this week: Neil Young, ‘Miss Juneteenth,’ Padma Lakshmi
Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV,…
Brazil prosecutors arrest Bolsonaro supporter after threats
SAO PAULO – The leader of a group that backs Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was…
Libya’s government asks UN help after mass graves discovery
TANZANIA, Tanzania – Libya’s U.N.-supported government has requested United Nations assistance following the discovery of…
EU urges US to join new Mideast peace effort
BRUSSELS – European Union foreign ministers on Monday urged the United States to join a…
Review: Matt Lovell finds his way on soothing 9-track album
Matt Lovell, “Nobody Cries Today” (Tone Tree Music) Nashville-based singer-songwriter Matt Lovell has tapped gospel,…