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LONDON (AP) — In soccer-mad England, which sees itself as the home of the world’s game, women and girls finally have a team full of heroes who look like them.

CHICAGO (AP) — On a recent morning inside Chalmers School of Excellence on Chicago’s West Side, five preschool and kindergarten students finished up drawings. Four staffers, including a teacher and a tutor, chatted with them about colors and shapes.

The star of maque choux, one of the classic dishes of Louisiana’s Cajun country, is fresh summer corn. Naturally sweet kernels are in delicious balance with a savory mix of vegetables and crawfish.

The muddy floor of the Bay of Fundy during low tide at Hopewell Rocks on the southern coast of New Brunswick became the unlikely scene of an obstacle course competition Wednesday, as shooting prepared to wrap on CBC's upcoming TV series Canada's Ulti

A roundup of some must-see TV series and films premiering on subscription streaming platforms in August: “Thirteen Lives” “Apollo 13” director Ron Howard brings his methodical, nail-biting style to another real-life story that captivated the world.

Nichelle Nichols, who broke barriers for Black women in Hollywood as communications officer Lt. Uhura on the original “Star Trek” television series, has died at the age of 89.

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Jerry Ceppos, a distinguished news editor, executive and educator, whose career included leading Pulitzer Prize winning teams and two journalism schools, died Friday. He was 75.

Trailblazer was a word used by many to mourn the passing of actor Nichelle Nichols, who died Saturday at age 89 . Nichols broke barriers for Black women in Hollywood when she played communications officer Lt.

Pat Carroll, a comedic television mainstay for decades, Emmy-winner for “Caesar’s Hour” and the voice Ursula in “The Little Mermaid,” has died. She was 95.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country Music Hall of Famer and Grammy winner Barbara Mandrell retired from music more than two decades ago, but the Grand Ole Opry still feels like home to her.