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Rating upgrade clears way for $10B Hudson tunnel project

Rating upgrade clears way for $10B Hudson tunnel project

NEW YORK (AP) — Federal regulators announced a key approval Thursday for a planned $10 billion train tunnel under the Hudson River, marking another milestone for a long-delayed project that is the centerpiece of an effort to transform rail travel in
More in-school clinics could be key to raising vaccination rates for kids: doctors

More in-school clinics could be key to raising vaccination rates for kids: doctors

The province with the highest vaccination rate for five- to 11-year-old kids began providing the COVID-19 vaccine at schools as soon as it was approved for children, and some pediatricians say the strategy in Newfoundland and Labrador could serve as
Q&A: Aguilera picks up Spanish full force with "LA FUERZA"

Q&A: Aguilera picks up Spanish full force with "LA FUERZA"

NEW YORK (AP) — Christina Aguilera doesn't pick up exactly where she left 22 years ago with her Latin Grammy winning Spanish album “Mi Reflejo.
Kilmeade, Jones get Fox News Saturday shows in shuffle

Kilmeade, Jones get Fox News Saturday shows in shuffle

NEW YORK (AP) — Fox News Channel has shuffled its Saturday night lineup to add hourlong programs hosted by network veteran Brian Kilmeade and newcomer Lawrence Jones.
Brazilian samba singer Elza Soares dies at 91

Brazilian samba singer Elza Soares dies at 91

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian samba singer Elza Soares died in her Rio de Janeiro home on Thursday afternoon, family members said on the artist's official Instagram account. She was 91.
Louis Vuitton stages Virgil Abloh swansong in Paris

Louis Vuitton stages Virgil Abloh swansong in Paris

PARIS (AP) — Louis Vuitton pulled out the stops Thursday to present the final collection of Virgil Abloh, the house’s first African-American creative director who died in November after a two-year battle with cancer.
After 2-year hiatus caused by COVID-19, Jazz Fest returns

After 2-year hiatus caused by COVID-19, Jazz Fest returns

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — After a two-year hiatus brought on by the coronavirus pandemic , the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival returns this spring with headliners The Who, Stevie Nicks, Foo Fighters, Lionel Richie, Erykah Badu, Ludacris, Nelly and
R. Dean Taylor, who gave Motown one of its top hits by a white artist, dies at 82

R. Dean Taylor, who gave Motown one of its top hits by a white artist, dies at 82

TORONTO — Standing in the shadows of Motown legends, late Canadian singer-songwriter R. Dean Taylor was the outlier. He was shy, leaned into unusual melodies and offbeat storylines, and was one of the few white performers on the Black-owned label.
Former Dutch talent show producer apologizes amid scandal

Former Dutch talent show producer apologizes amid scandal

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The former producer of Dutch talent show “The Voice of Holland” apologized Thursday after allegations of sexually inappropriate conduct linked to the ratings blockbuster were aired.
US researchers test pig-to-human transplant in donated body

US researchers test pig-to-human transplant in donated body

Researchers on Thursday reported the latest in a surprising string of experiments in the quest to save human lives with organs from genetically modified pigs.
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