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Russia labels Pussy Riot member, others as 'foreign agents'

Russia labels Pussy Riot member, others as 'foreign agents'

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian authorities on Thursday designated a member of the Pussy Riot punk group, a satirist and an art collector as “foreign agents,” part of efforts to stifle dissent.
Yukon raises 2022 camping fees for territorial parks, first jump in 20 years

Yukon raises 2022 camping fees for territorial parks, first jump in 20 years

WHITEHORSE — Yukon is increasing camping fees in parks across the territory in 2022 for the first time in two decades. Environment Minister Nils Clarke says the new fees will support the maintenance and sustainability of parks and campgrounds.
Cut! Popcorn, candy ban hits French cinemas' virus recovery

Cut! Popcorn, candy ban hits French cinemas' virus recovery

MARLY-LE-ROI, France (AP) — No more munching, crunching and slurping at the movies in France: The country's increasingly fraught fight against an unprecedented surge in coronavirus infections is putting a stop to eating and drinking at French cinemas
Nursing home workers are urged to get boosters as cases soar

Nursing home workers are urged to get boosters as cases soar

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health officials on Thursday pressed nursing home workers to get their booster shots amid a spike in COVID-19 cases among staffers and a concerning lag in booster vaccination for residents and staff.
Maxwell verdict bodes ill for Prince Andrew's civil case

Maxwell verdict bodes ill for Prince Andrew's civil case

LONDON (AP) — Prince Andrew wasn’t on trial in the Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking case, but her conviction is bad news for the man who is ninth in line to the British throne.
Mandy Moore braces for farewell to 'This Is Us'; music ahead

Mandy Moore braces for farewell to 'This Is Us'; music ahead

LOS ANGELES (AP) — If Mandy Moore is bracing for emotional whiplash, it’s understandable.
Italy welcomes home trafficked antiquities from US museums

Italy welcomes home trafficked antiquities from US museums

MILAN (AP) — Italy’s culture minister on Thursday welcomed the return of 201 prized antiquities valued at over 10 million euros ($11 million) that had been located in prestigious U.S.
Vivaldi opera gets premiere in Ferrara nearly 300 years late

Vivaldi opera gets premiere in Ferrara nearly 300 years late

ROME (AP) — The Catholic Church and the northern Italian city of Ferrara made their peace Thursday with Antonio Vivaldi nearly 300 years after the city’s archbishop effectively canceled the staging of one of his operas, sending the famed Baroque comp
For states with cold winters: More aid but also rising costs

For states with cold winters: More aid but also rising costs

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Raymond Archer was on the verge of losing his home during the cold Maine winter last year when government assistance came to the rescue, and he's prepared for this season to be even more difficult.
Business manager to Kardashians killed, boyfriend charged

Business manager to Kardashians killed, boyfriend charged

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Los Angeles business manager whose clients had included Nicki Minaj and the Kardashians was killed, and her boyfriend was charged with murder and torture, authorities said Wednesday.
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