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US regulators give full approval to Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

US regulators give full approval to Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S.
New faces, new ambitions as opera houses reopen

New faces, new ambitions as opera houses reopen

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — As opera houses around the country warily resume indoor performances, two of the biggest are ushering in new leadership — along with a heightened commitment to building new audiences.
Cedar Point coaster dropped metal plate, injuring woman

Cedar Point coaster dropped metal plate, injuring woman

TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — A piece of metal that flew off the world’s second-tallest roller coaster and hit a woman in the head while she stood in line came from the back of the ride's train and was about the size of a fist, an amusement ride safety officia
Akhtar, Ehrenreich among winners of American Book Awards

Akhtar, Ehrenreich among winners of American Book Awards

NEW YORK (AP) — Ayad Akhtar's acclaimed novel “Homeland Elegies," Ben Ehrenreich's environmental warning “Desert Notebooks,” and an illustrated edition of the late William Melvin Kelley's postmodern narrative “Dunfords Travels Everywheres” are among
Mayim Bialik to guest host 'Jeopardy!' after Richards' exit

Mayim Bialik to guest host 'Jeopardy!' after Richards' exit

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Jeopardy!” is back to guest hosts after the resignation of Mike Richards, and actor Mayim Bialik will return as the first one up.
Body of hunter found in Alaska national park

Body of hunter found in Alaska national park

COPPER CENTER, Alaska (AP) — The body of a missing hunter has been found in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve, where authorities believe he may have been swept away by a current while trying to cross a creek.
TIFF to require proof of vaccine or negative COVID-19 test for staff, audience

TIFF to require proof of vaccine or negative COVID-19 test for staff, audience

Jeff Justiz all but swore off the Toronto International Film Festival earlier this month after seeing the event hadn't included proof of COVID-19 vaccination among its safety protocols.
Tear gas hurled in Albania at Bosnian Serb singer's concert

Tear gas hurled in Albania at Bosnian Serb singer's concert

TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Albanian police have arrested two people for allegedly hurling tear gas canisters during a concert by a Bosnian Serb musician whom many in the country accuse of not condemning the 1998-1999 war in Kosovo.
Baby and books: Joshua Jackson talks parenthood and new Audible.ca project 'Oracle'

Baby and books: Joshua Jackson talks parenthood and new Audible.ca project 'Oracle'

TORONTO — Canadian actor Joshua Jackson has found himself narrating books quite a bit lately — for two very different audiences. Professionally, he does so with the new Canadian thriller audiobook "Oracle" on Audible.ca's brand new Plus Catalogue.
School mask, vaccine mandates supported in US: AP-NORC poll

School mask, vaccine mandates supported in US: AP-NORC poll

BOSTON (AP) — As COVID-19 cases surge around the country, a majority of Americans say they support mask mandates for students and teachers in K-12 schools, according to a new poll, but their views are sharply divided along political lines.
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