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Nearly 80% of Italians say they are Catholic. But few regularly go to church

Nearly 80% of Italians say they are Catholic. But few regularly go to church

ISOLA DEL GRAN SASSO, Italy (AP) — Two children scribbled petitions to St. Gabriele dell’Addolorata in the vast sanctuary where the young saint is venerated in this central Italian mountain village.
'Sort Of' to end after upcoming third season, creators say

'Sort Of' to end after upcoming third season, creators say

TORONTO — The CBC comedy "Sort Of" is bidding adieu after its third season. Bilal Baig and Fab Filippo, the Toronto-raised duo who created the series, say they feel the story has come to its natural conclusion.
AT&T and Gallaudet University unveil a football helmet for deaf and hard of hearing quarterbacks

AT&T and Gallaudet University unveil a football helmet for deaf and hard of hearing quarterbacks

WASHINGTON (AP) — AT&T and Gallaudet University have developed a football helmet for players who are deaf or hard of hearing and communicate using American Sign Language.
Four bridge-building playwrights make short list for $75,000 Siminovitch Prize

Four bridge-building playwrights make short list for $75,000 Siminovitch Prize

TORONTO — Four playwrights who bridge divides on stage and off have been shortlisted for the $75,000 Siminovitch Prize. It's Canada's biggest theatre purse, and it goes to an artist whose work helps transform the country's theatre scene.
The Nobel literature prize goes to Norway's Jon Fosse, who once wrote a novel in a single sentence

The Nobel literature prize goes to Norway's Jon Fosse, who once wrote a novel in a single sentence

STOCKHOLM (AP) — Norwegian writer Jon Fosse, whose work tackles birth, death, faith and the other “elemental stuff” of life in spare Nordic prose, won the Nobel Prize for Literature on Thursday for writing that prize organizers said gives “voice to t
Reba McEntire on collaborating with Dolly Parton, looking 'tough sexy' and living 'Not That Fancy'

Reba McEntire on collaborating with Dolly Parton, looking 'tough sexy' and living 'Not That Fancy'

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Want to live like Reba McEntire ? You're in luck.
Man, 77, meant to sell ill-gotten erectile drugs in sprawling Florida retirement community, feds say

Man, 77, meant to sell ill-gotten erectile drugs in sprawling Florida retirement community, feds say

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Media entrepreneur unites young activists with power brokers for fight to make social media safe

Media entrepreneur unites young activists with power brokers for fight to make social media safe

NEW YORK (AP) — A media entrepreneur is trying to connect young people disturbed by the impact of social media on mental health with older power players to fight for change in how tech companies do business.
Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood talk working with the Carters for Habitat for Humanity and new music

Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood talk working with the Carters for Habitat for Humanity and new music

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two days into Habitat for Humanity's annual Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Week Project, hosted by Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood , and the country legends were feeling the burn. “Well, we're sore," Yearwood said, laughing.
All Trump, all the time? Former president's legal problems a boon to MSNBC

All Trump, all the time? Former president's legal problems a boon to MSNBC

NEW YORK (AP) — During a recent “Morning Joe” discussion of another development in the four indictments of former President Donald Trump , NBC News reporter Ken Dilanian predicted, “we are in for a real show next year.
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