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Olympic rings for the Paris Games will be displayed on the Eiffel Tower

Olympic rings for the Paris Games will be displayed on the Eiffel Tower

PARIS (AP) — The Olympic rings will be displayed on the Eiffel Tower, organizers said in a statement on Tuesday, as the French capital prepares to mark 100 days until the start of the Paris Games.
Librarians fear new penalties, even prison, as activists challenge books

Librarians fear new penalties, even prison, as activists challenge books

When an illustrated edition of Margaret Atwood’s “The Handmaid’s Tale” was released in 2019, educators in Clayton, Missouri needed little debate before deciding to keep copies in high school libraries.
The garden's waking up again. Spring chores to tackle first

The garden's waking up again. Spring chores to tackle first

As trees, shrubs, perennials and insects enter a new phase of life in our gardens, we, too, emerge from a type of dormancy in spring, a pause from yard work. Well, buckle up, buttercups. It’s showtime. First, inspect and assess the garden for safety.
Culinary diplomacy: The internet is obsessed with what Janet Yellen eats in China

Culinary diplomacy: The internet is obsessed with what Janet Yellen eats in China

BEIJING (AP) — Ever since she ate mushrooms that can have psychedelic effects in Beijing last July, Janet Yellen has united Americans and Chinese in wanting to know what she will eat next. And now that the U.S.
Disney allowed to pause its federal lawsuit against Florida governor as part of settlement deal

Disney allowed to pause its federal lawsuit against Florida governor as part of settlement deal

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — An appellate court on Monday granted Disney’s request for a two-month pause in a federal lawsuit against Florida Gov.
Morgan Wallen has been arrested after police say he threw a chair off of the roof of a 6-story bar

Morgan Wallen has been arrested after police say he threw a chair off of the roof of a 6-story bar

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country music singer Morgan Wallen has been arrested after police say he threw a chair off the rooftop of a newly opened six-story bar in downtown Nashville.
Some states are seeking to restrict TikTok. That doesn't mean their governors aren't using it

Some states are seeking to restrict TikTok. That doesn't mean their governors aren't using it

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — POV: You’re on TikTok, and so is your governor — even as your Legislature considers banning the app from state-owned devices and networks.
Billie Eilish announces new album: 'Hit Me Hard and Soft' arrives next month

Billie Eilish announces new album: 'Hit Me Hard and Soft' arrives next month

NEW YORK (AP) — Billie Eilish announced Monday that her highly anticipated third studio album, “Hit Me Hard and Soft,” will be released on May 17.
Clarence 'Frogman' Henry, the New Orleans R&B singer behind the 1956 hit 'Ain't Got No Home,' dies

Clarence 'Frogman' Henry, the New Orleans R&B singer behind the 1956 hit 'Ain't Got No Home,' dies

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Clarence “Frogman” Henry, who was one of New Orleans’ best known old-time R&B singers and scored a hit at age 19 with “Ain't Got No Home," has died. He was 87.
Actor Jonathan Majors avoids jail time for assaulting his ex-girlfriend

Actor Jonathan Majors avoids jail time for assaulting his ex-girlfriend

NEW YORK (AP) — Actor Jonathan Majors has been ordered to complete a yearlong counseling program but avoided jail time Monday for assaulting his ex-girlfriend in a high-profile case that derailed the once-promising star’s career.
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