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The achievements of George Washington Carver, the 19th century scientist credited with hundreds of inventions, including 300 uses for peanuts, have landed him in American history textbooks.

NEW YORK (AP) — A graphic novel by Oscar-winning filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki is being released for the first time in the United States, nearly 40 years after it was published in Japan.

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Feb. 27-March 5 Feb. 27: Actor Joanne Woodward is 92. Actor Barbara Babcock is 85. Actor Debra Monk is 73. Guitarist Neal Schon of Journey is 68. Guitarist Adrian Smith of Iron Maiden is 65.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Dubai's main airport said Tuesday it has retained its top place as the world's busiest for international travel with around 29 million passengers shuttling through the global gateway last year.

NEW YORK (AP) — The youngest American to journey into space, Hayley Arceneaux, has a simple title for her upcoming memoir: "Wild Ride." Convergent, an imprint of Random House, announced Tuesday that “Wild Ride” will come out Sept. 6.

As we make our way through the depths of winter, what is seasonally available influences what we want to eat and what we cook. In the main course department, we tend to turn to dishes like slow roasts, braises, stews and the like.

“The Paris Apartment” by Lucy Foley (HarperCollins) It seems the pandemic has altered the publishing calendar as well.

It’s been a bit since the traybake crossed the Atlantic from Britain, where a host of cooking personalities popularized a technique that combines big flavor and weeknight convenience onto one pan.

Some couples mutually decide that they want to have a one-income household. But for others, the decision is made for them.

LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II canceled scheduled online engagements on Tuesday because she is still experiencing mild cold-like symptoms after testing positive for COVID-19, Buckingham Palace said.