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Asian stocks mixed after lackluster day on Wall Street

Asian stocks mixed after lackluster day on Wall Street

BEIJING — Stocks were mixed in Asia on Wednesday after Wall Street closed mostly lower as traders returned from the Labor Day holiday. Shares rose in Tokyo, Hong Kong and Shanghai but fell in Seoul and Sydney.
LEADING OFF: Hall of Fame induction ceremony, Cole ailing

LEADING OFF: Hall of Fame induction ceremony, Cole ailing

A look at what's happening around the majors on Wednesday: ___ COOPERSTOWN CALLING Derek Jeter, Larry Walker, Ted Simmons and the late Marvin Miller will be enshrined at the Hall of Fame, a year after the induction ceremonies were called off because
Britney Spears' father files to end court conservatorship

Britney Spears' father files to end court conservatorship

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Britney Spears' father filed Tuesday to end the court conservatorship that has controlled the singer's life and money for 13 years. James Spears filed his petition to terminate the conservatorship in Los Angeles Superior Court.
The Latest: N. Carolina has 170 clusters in schools, centers

The Latest: N. Carolina has 170 clusters in schools, centers

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina health officials on Tuesday released a report showing 170 ongoing COVID-19 clusters in K-12 schools or child care settings.
9/11 museum to retool its research rules after criticism

9/11 museum to retool its research rules after criticism

NEW YORK (AP) — The 9/11 museum in New York City is backing off uncommon restrictions on researchers after complaints that the institution was stifling scholarship. Until at least Aug. 21, the National Sept.
Dead climber on Wyoming mountain identified as Japanese man

Dead climber on Wyoming mountain identified as Japanese man

MOOSE, Wyo. (AP) — The National Park Service has identified a climber who died in northwestern Wyoming as a Japanese national who worked in California.
Ex-NFL players plead guilty to health care fraud scheme

Ex-NFL players plead guilty to health care fraud scheme

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former NFL players Clinton Portis, Tamarick Vanover and Robert McCune pleaded guilty for their roles in a nationwide health care fraud scheme and could face years in prison, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday.
Revlon CEO discusses pandemic beauty habits, staying nimble

Revlon CEO discusses pandemic beauty habits, staying nimble

NEW YORK (AP) — When Debra Perelman took over as Revlon’s first woman CEO in its 89-year history in 2018, the global beauty company was already facing big challenges.
Efforts grow to stamp out use of parasite drug for COVID-19

Efforts grow to stamp out use of parasite drug for COVID-19

WASHINGTON (AP) — Health experts and medical groups are pushing to stamp out the growing use of a decades-old parasite drug to treat COVID-19, warning that it can cause harmful side effects and that there’s little evidence it helps.
Key milestones in Revlon's storied history

Key milestones in Revlon's storied history

NEW YORK (AP) — Here are key milestones in Revlon's 89-year history. 1932: Brothers Charles and Joseph Revson and Charles Lachman start Revlon and unveil a revolutionary nail enamel.
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