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How a Mexican spiritual leader preserves the sacred knowledge of the volcano known as El Popo

How a Mexican spiritual leader preserves the sacred knowledge of the volcano known as El Popo

AMECAMECA, Mexico (AP) — Moisés Vega has a distinctive job: The 64-year-old Mexican says he can speak the sacred language of volcanoes to ask for good weather and a good crop.
Armie Hammer and his wife, Elizabeth Chambers, reach settlement in divorce

Armie Hammer and his wife, Elizabeth Chambers, reach settlement in divorce

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Armie Hammer has reached a divorce agreement with his wife, Elizabeth Chambers, nearly three years after she filed to end their marriage.
YNW Melly double murder trial continues after judge denies mistrial

YNW Melly double murder trial continues after judge denies mistrial

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The second week of the double murder trial of rapper YNW Melly began Tuesday with the judge denying a motion from the defense for a mistrial.
Outgoing CDC director says resignation spurred by sense of accomplishment and exhaustion

Outgoing CDC director says resignation spurred by sense of accomplishment and exhaustion

NEW YORK (AP) — The outgoing head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday her reasons for stepping down were complicated, driven in part by a desire to take a break from the frenetic pace of the job during a pandemic. Dr.
What it's like to get a Wes Anderson education, from 'Rushmore' to 'Asteroid City'

What it's like to get a Wes Anderson education, from 'Rushmore' to 'Asteroid City'

NEW YORK (AP) — When Tony Revolori, then a 17-year-old with little Hollywood experience, was beginning to shoot Wes Anderson’s “The Grand Budapest Hotel,” Jason Schwartzman took him aside to give some advice.
Ex-CNN producer sentenced to more than 19 years for luring 9-year-old into sex acts

Ex-CNN producer sentenced to more than 19 years for luring 9-year-old into sex acts

BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — A former CNN television producer who had pleaded guilty to luring a 9-year-old girl into illegal sexual acts was sentenced Tuesday to more than 19 years in prison and an additional 15 years of supervised release during a U.S.
West Virginia cash-for-worker program adds 5th destination

West Virginia cash-for-worker program adds 5th destination

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A program offering cash and free outdoor adventures to remote workers to move to West Virginia with the hope of offsetting population losses has added a fifth destination where out-of-state workers can apply to live.
Many Broadway shows see box office jumps after Tonys exposure

Many Broadway shows see box office jumps after Tonys exposure

NEW YORK (AP) — New Broadway musicals “Kimberly Akimbo,” “Shucked,” “Some Like It Hot” and “& Juliet” — as well as the play “Leopoldstadt” — all saw nice bumps at their box offices after the Tony Award telecast.
Mental health, addiction, suicide prevention standards introduced in Canada

Mental health, addiction, suicide prevention standards introduced in Canada

An Ottawa-based non-profit that helped develop Canada's long-term care standards now wants to set national guidelines for mental health and addictions treatmentand suicide prevention.
Native American tribes say Supreme Court challenge was never just about foster kids

Native American tribes say Supreme Court challenge was never just about foster kids

Native American nations say the Supreme Court's rejection of a challenge to the Indian Child Welfare Act has reaffirmed their power to withstand threats from state governments.
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