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Queen put to rest with Philip, her parents in Windsor chapel

Queen put to rest with Philip, her parents in Windsor chapel

LONDON (AP) — After the pomp and pageantry of a grand state funeral, Queen Elizabeth II was laid to rest with her husband and parents in an intimate ceremony in Windsor away from media cameras.
‘Serial’ case: Adnan Syed released, conviction tossed

‘Serial’ case: Adnan Syed released, conviction tossed

BALTIMORE (AP) — A Baltimore judge on Monday ordered the release of Adnan Syed after overturning Syed’s conviction for the 1999 murder of high school student Hae Min Lee — a case that was chronicled in the hit podcast “Serial,” a true-crime series th
Criminal probe begins after violence, arrests at music festival in Vancouver

Criminal probe begins after violence, arrests at music festival in Vancouver

VANCOUVER — Seven people were arrested and a criminal investigation is underway after a disturbance Sunday night by fans attending a music festival in east Vancouver.
Q&A: Amanda Gorman talks UN poem, fame, future presidency

Q&A: Amanda Gorman talks UN poem, fame, future presidency

LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Amanda Gorman was invited to read a newly developed poem at the U.N. General Assembly , the young sensation took a deep look at how several societal issues — such as hunger and poverty — have impacted Earth’s preservation.
Montana to allow transgender people to change birth record

Montana to allow transgender people to change birth record

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — After months of defiance, Montana’s health department said Monday it will follow a judge’s ruling and temporarily allow transgender people to change the gender on their birth certificates.
Queen Elizabeth II mourned by Britain and world at funeral

Queen Elizabeth II mourned by Britain and world at funeral

LONDON (AP) — The United Kingdom and the world bade farewell to Queen Elizabeth II on Monday with a state funeral that drew presidents and kings, princes and prime ministers — and crowds in the streets of London and at Windsor Castle — to honor a mon
Russian pop star's war criticism stirs vigorous debate

Russian pop star's war criticism stirs vigorous debate

A Russian mega-pop star’s criticism of President Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine has set off intense reactions on social media, posing a critical question: Will the iconic singer’s disapproving Instagram post mark a turning point in Russian public op
'Out of control' STD situation prompts call for changes

'Out of control' STD situation prompts call for changes

NEW YORK (AP) — Sharply rising cases of some sexually transmitted diseases — including a 26% rise in new syphilis infections reported last year — are prompting U.S. health officials to call for new prevention and treatment efforts.
GLIMPSES: Barricades gatekeep the UN General Assembly

GLIMPSES: Barricades gatekeep the UN General Assembly

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — How high are the barriers to entry at the U.N. General Assembly? Less than 4 feet (1.2 meters), technically.
Inside the abbey, a funeral fit for a leader

Inside the abbey, a funeral fit for a leader

LONDON (AP) — I couldn’t see the lone piper. But it didn’t matter. As the sounds of the Scottish lament, “Sleep, Dearie, Sleep,” faded into the silence of Westminster Abbey, it finally struck me that Queen Elizabeth II was really gone.
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