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Tens of thousands attend Pride parade in Israel’s Tel Aviv
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Tens of thousands of people attended a Pride parade in…
A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country
As COVID-19 vaccination rates increase and case numbers drop across the country, the provinces and…
Fire at martial arts school in central China kills 18 people
BEIJING (AP) — A fire swept through a martial arts school in central China early…
EXPLAINER: How conservatorships like Britney Spears’ work
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Britney Spears told a judge at a dramatic hearing Wednesday she…
The Latest: Hawaii to drop rules for vaccinated travelers
HONOLULU — Hawaii is dropping its testing and quarantine rules for vaccinated domestic travelers in…
Ontario outlines Step 2 reopening road map for outdoor live events and films
TORONTO – Outdoor concerts, open-air movie screens and performing arts shows are getting the green…
Minnesota weighs more cameras in courts after Chauvin case
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota’s court system could allow expanded camera coverage of criminal proceedings following…
Stocks add to weekly gains, helped by infrastructure deal
BANGKOK – Stocks closed higher on Wall Street Thursday as traders were encouraged to see…
Archive at NYC historical society to focus on social change
NEW YORK (AP) — The New-York Historical Society is creating a new archive which will…
Oscars to honor Elaine May, Danny Glover, Samuel L. Jackson
NEW YORK (AP) — The Academy Awards will present Elaine May, Samuel L. Jackson and…
A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country
As COVID-19 vaccination rates increase and case numbers drop across the country, the provinces and…
Biden nominates Cindy McCain to UN food and agriculture post
President Joe Biden is nominating Cindy McCain to be the U.S. representative to the United…
Brazil’s environment minister resigns amid criticism, probes
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian Environment Minister Ricardo Salles announced his resignation Wednesday, giving…
Park use in Canada soared during COVID, creating challenges for cities, survey finds
MONTREAL – A new survey has found that Canadians haveflocked to their local parks during…
Climate activists Naomi Klein and Avi Lewis join faculty at University of B.C.
VANCOUVER – The University of British Columbia says climate activists and journalists Naomi Klein and…
Brian Stokes Mitchell hosts a talk show with Broadway stars
NEW YORK (AP) — Actor Brian Stokes Mitchell will be hosting a new streaming talk…
Ont. wordsmith Canisia Lubrin adds $65K Griffin Poetry Prize to string of accolades
TORONTO – Canisia Lubrin says winning the Griffin Poetry Prize filled her with an “expanding…
Theodore Roosevelt statue at New York museum to be relocated
NEW YORK (AP) — A prominent statue of Theodore Roosevelt at the entrance of The…
A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country
As COVID-19 vaccination rates increase and case numbers drop across the country, the provinces and…
Special Tony Awards given to 2 shows, 1 advocacy nonprofit
NEW YORK (AP) — The Tony Awards may be months away, but three groups can…
Virginia hopes to remove time capsule along with Lee statue
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — If a court clears the way, the state of Virginia expects…
A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country
As COVID-19 vaccination rates increase and case numbers drop across the country, the provinces and…
SAG Awards will return in February 2022 with 2-hour show
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Screen Actors Guild Awards are returning to a two-hour format…
EXPLAINER: Calls to #FreeBritney and court conservatorships
LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Britney Spears, who turns 40 this year, speaks to a…