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Striking workers again close down the Eiffel Tower ahead of its starring role in the Paris Olympics

Striking workers again close down the Eiffel Tower ahead of its starring role in the Paris Olympics

PARIS (AP) — Striking workers again closed down the Eiffel Tower on Wednesday, the third day running that the landmark expected to be at the heart of celebrations for the Paris Olympics has been off-limits to visitors.
Jason Reitman and Hollywood's most prominent directors buy beloved Village Theater in Los Angeles

Jason Reitman and Hollywood's most prominent directors buy beloved Village Theater in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Some of Hollywood's most prominent filmmakers have purchased a 93-year-old iconic theater known as a cultural landmark for moviegoers in Los Angeles.
Unpublished Eagles book dished on the band's 1980 breakup, manager says at trial over lyrics pages

Unpublished Eagles book dished on the band's 1980 breakup, manager says at trial over lyrics pages

NEW YORK (AP) — A never-published biography of the Eagles delved deeply into the superstar classic rock band's 1980 breakup, their longtime manager testified Wednesday, saying co-founders Glenn Frey and Don Henley were “very disappointed” with the ma
Jurors sworn in for trial of 'Rust' armorer in fatal 2021 shooting by Alec Baldwin

Jurors sworn in for trial of 'Rust' armorer in fatal 2021 shooting by Alec Baldwin

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Prosecutors in New Mexico are pursuing accountability for the 2021 death of a cinematographer who was fatally shot by actor Alec Baldwin during a rehearsal for the Western film “Rust.
Oklahoma police say nonbinary teen's death was not result of injuries from high school fight

Oklahoma police say nonbinary teen's death was not result of injuries from high school fight

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A 16-year-old Oklahoma high school student who died a day after an altercation in a school restroom that may have been prompted by bullying over gender identity did not die as a result of injuries sustained in the fight, police s
Rapper Kodak Black freed from jail after drug possession charge was dismissed

Rapper Kodak Black freed from jail after drug possession charge was dismissed

MIAMI (AP) — South Florida rapper Kodak Black was freed from jail Wednesday after a federal judge sentenced him to time served for a probation violation, though a drug trafficking case from 2022 remains ongoing. U.S. District Judge Jose E.
Movie Review: Hillary Swank gives inspirational ‘Ordinary Angels’ both the heart and heft it needs

Movie Review: Hillary Swank gives inspirational ‘Ordinary Angels’ both the heart and heft it needs

At the end of “Ordinary Angels,” we’re given one of those now-see-how-it-really-happened moments with real footage mirroring the climax of the film. That’s a really good thing.
FDA warns against smartwatches and rings that claim to measure blood sugar without needles

FDA warns against smartwatches and rings that claim to measure blood sugar without needles

Smartwatches and rings that claim to measure blood sugar levels for medical purposes without piercing the skin could be dangerous and should be avoided, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned Wednesday .
Beyoncé becomes first Black woman to claim top spot on Billboard's country music chart

Beyoncé becomes first Black woman to claim top spot on Billboard's country music chart

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Beyoncé made history once again: The superstar singer has become the first Black woman to top Billboard's country music chart. The Grammy winner achieved the feat after her new single “Texas Hold 'Em" reached No.
It's an election year, and Biden's team is signaling a more aggressive posture toward the press

It's an election year, and Biden's team is signaling a more aggressive posture toward the press

NEW YORK (AP) — Occupants of the White House have grumbled over news coverage practically since the place was built.
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