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Mini Lady Liberty statue heads to US for July 4 celebrations

Mini Lady Liberty statue heads to US for July 4 celebrations

PARIS (AP) — A replica of the Statue of Liberty, smaller but based on the original plaster cast of its big sister on Liberty Island, a gift from France, was given a sendoff Monday before a trip to the United States where it will be displayed for Inde
AP analysis: COVID prolonged foster care stays for thousands

AP analysis: COVID prolonged foster care stays for thousands

SEATTLE (AP) — Leroy Pascubillo missed his daughter’s first step, her first word and countless other milestones.
Harrison exits 'Bachelor' in wake of racial insensitivity

Harrison exits 'Bachelor' in wake of racial insensitivity

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chris Harrison, the original host of ABC’s “The Bachelor” and its spinoffs, is leaving the long-running franchise.
Sheryl Underwood of 'The Talk' to host Daytime Emmys

Sheryl Underwood of 'The Talk' to host Daytime Emmys

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sheryl Underwood of “The Talk” will host the Daytime Emmy Awards. She’ll preside over the 48th annual ceremony on June 25 in Los Angeles.
North Carolina high school senior in flag flap gets diploma

North Carolina high school senior in flag flap gets diploma

ASHEBORO, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina high school graduate now has his diploma, after a social media uproar over the Mexican flag he wore over his gown.
Kemper apologizes for role with group that had racist past

Kemper apologizes for role with group that had racist past

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Actress Ellie Kemper has apologized for participating in a debutante ball hosted by a St. Louis organization that she now says had “an unquestionably racist, sexist and elitist past.” The 41-year-old St.
Mansion once home to Robert E. Lee reopens after overhaul

Mansion once home to Robert E. Lee reopens after overhaul

FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — The Virginia mansion where Robert E.
Duchess of Sussex's 'The Bench' celebrates fathers and sons

Duchess of Sussex's 'The Bench' celebrates fathers and sons

NEW YORK (AP) — The first children's book by Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, is a multicultural tribute to fatherhood.
Jim Fassel, coach who took Giants to Super Bowl, dies at 71

Jim Fassel, coach who took Giants to Super Bowl, dies at 71

LOS ANGELES — Jim Fassel, whose bold guarantee of a playoff bid late in the 2000 season seemingly catapulted the New York Giants to a spot in the Super Bowl, has died. He was 71. The Giants said Tuesday that family friends informed them of his death.
Clarification: Medline Acquisition story

Clarification: Medline Acquisition story

BOSTON (AP) — In a story published June 5, 2021, The Associated Press cited a Medline release to report that following its acquisition by a consortium of private-equity firms, the medical supply and equipment company would continue to be led by the f
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