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Foreign ballet dancers leave Russia over war with Ukraine

Foreign ballet dancers leave Russia over war with Ukraine

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — Ballet dancers Adrian Blake Mitchell and Andrea Lassakova moved to Russia years ago to chase their dream of performing with the best in a country where people live and breathe ballet.
Funeral for NYC firefighter: He 'died doing what he loved'

Funeral for NYC firefighter: He 'died doing what he loved'

NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City firefighter killed while battling a Brooklyn house fire was a selfless hero and fun-loving prankster who overcame childhood health obstacles to follow his father into the department, earning the nickname “golden child”
An algorithm that screens for child neglect raises concerns

An algorithm that screens for child neglect raises concerns

Inside a cavernous stone fortress in downtown Pittsburgh, attorney Robin Frank defends parents at one of their lowest points – when they risk losing their children.
United Methodist bishops acknowledge breakup is imminent

United Methodist bishops acknowledge breakup is imminent

The United Methodist Church’s Council of Bishops, ending a five-day meeting Friday, acknowledged the inevitable breakup of their denomination – a schism that will widen this weekend with the launch of a global movement led by theologically conservati
FDA sets June meetings on COVID vaccines for youngest kids

FDA sets June meetings on COVID vaccines for youngest kids

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration on Friday set tentative dates in June to publicly review COVID-19 vaccines for the youngest American children, typically the final step before authorizing the shots.
'Idol' winner Laine Hardy accused of bugging ex's dorm room

'Idol' winner Laine Hardy accused of bugging ex's dorm room

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — “American Idol” winner Laine Hardy was arrested Friday after being accused of putting a listening device in his ex-girlfriend's college dorm room, authorities said.
Jill Biden displays artwork by military kids in new exhibit

Jill Biden displays artwork by military kids in new exhibit

WASHINGTON (AP) — The public tour route in the White House featured a new addition in April.
An algorithm that screens for child neglect raises concerns

An algorithm that screens for child neglect raises concerns

For family law attorney Robin Frank, defending parents at one of their lowest points — when they risk losing their children — has never been easy.
PBS' 'Ridley Road' holds lessons to America from '60s London

PBS' 'Ridley Road' holds lessons to America from '60s London

NEW YORK (AP) — It took eight long years for Sarah Solemani to get a murky part of Britain’s post-World War II history from the pages of a book to our TV screens.
'The Staircase' supplements case we all know and judge

'The Staircase' supplements case we all know and judge

NEW YORK (AP) — Many have heard of the murder case of Kathleen Peterson, a North Carolina woman found dead at the bottom of her staircase in 2001.
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