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Vandals damage famous Norwegian baby statue in Oslo park

Vandals damage famous Norwegian baby statue in Oslo park

HELSINKI — A Norwegian museum said Tuesday that a famous statue of a baby boy stomping his feet in anger has been removed from a park in the capital, Oslo, for repairs after someone vandalized it by trying to saw off its left ankle.
Rodgers gets surprise during 'Jeopardy!' hosting stint

Rodgers gets surprise during 'Jeopardy!' hosting stint

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers got quite the surprise in his first episode as a guest host of “Jeopardy!” Contestant Scott Shewfelt was stumped on the final question of the episode that aired Monday.
Ontario's restaurant industry calls on financial support from provincial government

Ontario's restaurant industry calls on financial support from provincial government

TORONTO — Ontario's restaurant industry is demanding the provincial government pick up a $100-million tab following the abrupt closure of indoor and outdoor dining last week.
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry reveal first Netflix docuseries

Meghan Markle, Prince Harry reveal first Netflix docuseries

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s first Netflix series will centre on the Invictus Games, which gives sick and injured military personnel and veterans the opportunity to compete in sports.
Electronic duo A Tribe Called Red rename themselves the Halluci Nation

Electronic duo A Tribe Called Red rename themselves the Halluci Nation

TORONTO — A Tribe Called Red have changed their name to the Halluci Nation. The electronic producers made the announcement official on their Facebook page after performing under their new identity in recent months.
Most kids with serious inflammatory illness had mild COVID

Most kids with serious inflammatory illness had mild COVID

Most children with a serious inflammatory illness linked to the coronavirus had initial COVID-19 infections with no symptoms or only mild ones, new U.S. research shows.
Dave Grohl memoir 'The Storyteller' coming out October 5

Dave Grohl memoir 'The Storyteller' coming out October 5

NEW YORK — Some unexpected free time in 2020 led Grammy winner Dave Grohl to put some thoughts and memories into words. Grohl's memoir “The Storyteller” will come out Oct. 5, Dey Street Books announced Tuesday.
British guitarist Thompson's memoir revisits golden rock era

British guitarist Thompson's memoir revisits golden rock era

In 1968, the year “Hey Jude” hit the charts, Richard Thompson turned down an invitation to Paul McCartney’s birthday party. On other occasions over the years, Thompson shared the stage with Jimi Hendrix. He also pranked Buck Owens.
Hashida, who wrote 'Oshin,' many other hit dramas dies at 95

Hashida, who wrote 'Oshin,' many other hit dramas dies at 95

TOKYO — Renowned Japanese scriptwriter Sugako Hashida, best known for the internationally popular TV drama series “Oshin," has died of lymphoma. She was 95. Hashida had been treated for the illness since earlier this year.
AP's Nixon wins News Leader of the Year award from NLA

AP's Nixon wins News Leader of the Year award from NLA

NEW YORK — Ron Nixon, global investigations editor at The Associated Press, has won the first-ever News Leader of the Year award from the News Leaders Association.
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