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'Shang-Chi' blasts Labor Day records with $71.4M debut

'Shang-Chi' blasts Labor Day records with $71.4M debut

NEW YORK (AP) — On what's traditionally one of the sleepiest weekends at the movies, the Marvel film “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings" smashed the record for Labor Day openings with an estimated $71.
Taliban stop planes of evacuees from leaving but unclear why

Taliban stop planes of evacuees from leaving but unclear why

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — At least four planes chartered to evacuate several hundred people seeking to escape the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan have been unable to leave the country for days, officials said Sunday, with conflicting accounts emerg
The Latest: Top Republican says Taliban holding Americans

The Latest: Top Republican says Taliban holding Americans

WASHINGTON — The top Republican on the House Foreign Affairs Committee says some Americans who have been trying to get out of Afghanistan since the U.S.
For Edgar Wright, ‘Last Night in Soho’ is a dark valentine

For Edgar Wright, ‘Last Night in Soho’ is a dark valentine

VENICE, Italy (AP) — Director Edgar Wright loves London. It’s been his home for over 25 years. But he fears it too sometimes. It’s a complicated relationship.
Miami teen's football game honors dad who died from COVID

Miami teen's football game honors dad who died from COVID

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The night before Alan Arellano died of COVID-19, his wife recorded a short audio message with their two youngest sons.
The Latest: Israel soon allowing some tour groups to visit

The Latest: Israel soon allowing some tour groups to visit

JERUSALEM -- Israel says it will soon reopen its gates to foreign tour groups -- even as it battles one of the world’s highest rates of coronavirus infections.
After escape, Afghan director mourns her 'lost country'

After escape, Afghan director mourns her 'lost country'

PARIS (AP) — As a filmmaker, Shahrbanoo Sadat watched with fascination as Taliban fighters took over her city and terrified crowds animated the streets.
UAE announces plan to invest in economy, liberalize laws

UAE announces plan to invest in economy, liberalize laws

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates announced on Sunday a major plan to stimulate its economy and liberalize stringent residency rules for foreigners, as the country seeks to overhaul its finances and attract visitors and inve
Wildfires, smoke snuff out outdoor adventures across US

Wildfires, smoke snuff out outdoor adventures across US

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Andy Farquhar’s plans for an outdoor adventure have gone up in smoke twice this summer.
Two anchors of COVID safety net ending, affecting millions

Two anchors of COVID safety net ending, affecting millions

WASHINGTON (AP) — Mary Taboniar went 15 months without a paycheck, thanks to the COVID pandemic.
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