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UN concerned over Taliban arrests of Afghan women and girls for alleged Islamic headscarf violations

UN concerned over Taliban arrests of Afghan women and girls for alleged Islamic headscarf violations

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The United Nations mission in Afghanistan said Thursday it was deeply concerned by recent arbitrary arrests and detentions by the Taliban government of women and girls for allegedly violating dress codes regarding the Islami
Lisa Marie Presley's posthumous memoir will be published in October

Lisa Marie Presley's posthumous memoir will be published in October

NEW YORK (AP) — A memoir that Lisa Marie Presley had been working on at the time of her death will be published this fall. The book, currently untitled, was completed with the help of actor Riley Keough , the eldest of Presley's four children.
US pastors struggle with post-pandemic burnout. Survey shows half considered quitting since 2020

US pastors struggle with post-pandemic burnout. Survey shows half considered quitting since 2020

Post-pandemic burnout is at worrying levels among Christian clergy in the U.S., prompting many to think about abandoning their jobs, according to a new nationwide survey.
Black Montreal theatre performer files defamation suit after puppet called racist

Black Montreal theatre performer files defamation suit after puppet called racist

MONTREAL — A Black Montreal theatre performer has filed a lawsuit against an anti-racism activist who he says falsely associated him with racism against Black people.
Donald Trump enjoys a relaxed Fox News town hall while top Republican rivals have fiery debate

Donald Trump enjoys a relaxed Fox News town hall while top Republican rivals have fiery debate

NEW YORK (AP) — As Donald Trump's two main Republican rivals slugged it out Wednesday on an Iowa debate stage, the former president appeared across town on a Fox News Channel town hall in a counterprogramming move where few discouraging words were he
At CES 2024, tech companies are transforming the kitchen with AI and robots that do the cooking

At CES 2024, tech companies are transforming the kitchen with AI and robots that do the cooking

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Chef-like robots, AI-powered appliances and other high-tech kitchen gadgets are holding out the promise that humans don't need to cook — or mix drinks — for themselves anymore.
Cancer society, gynecologists hope for national shift in cervical cancer screening

Cancer society, gynecologists hope for national shift in cervical cancer screening

TORONTO — The rest of Canada should follow British Columbia's lead in its new approach to cervical cancer screening, the Canadian Cancer Society and the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada said on Wednesday. On Tuesday, the B.C.
Review: In the bonkers 'The Beekeeper,' Jason Statham has more than a bee in his bonnet

Review: In the bonkers 'The Beekeeper,' Jason Statham has more than a bee in his bonnet

Secret agents and murderous assassins seem to lurk in increasingly mundane places.
Tennessee governor, music leaders launch push to protect songwriters and other artists against AI

Tennessee governor, music leaders launch push to protect songwriters and other artists against AI

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee on Wednesday unveiled new legislation designed to protect songwriters, performers and other music industry professionals against the potential dangers of artificial intelligence.
Manitoba government and art gallery remove honours for alleged Nazi supporter

Manitoba government and art gallery remove honours for alleged Nazi supporter

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government and a prominent art gallery are removing honours for Ferdinand Eckhardt over concerns he was a Nazi supporter in the 1930s before moving to Winnipeg.
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