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Japan top court says married couples must adopt one surname

Japan top court says married couples must adopt one surname

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that laws requiring married couples to have the same surname are constitutional, dismissing a challenge by three couples seeking to keep their original names.
In 'Good on Paper,' Iliza Shlesinger becomes a leading lady

In 'Good on Paper,' Iliza Shlesinger becomes a leading lady

Even when she’s technically off, comedian Iliza Shlesinger is always working. During quarantine she did a full tour of drive-in stand-up shows, refined a new hour of material, launched an online cooking show with her husband and secured a book deal.
Longtime Southwest CEO will step down next year

Longtime Southwest CEO will step down next year

DALLAS (AP) — Southwest Airlines said Wednesday that longtime CEO Gary Kelly will step down in February and be succeeded by another veteran at the nation's fourth-largest airline.
R. Kelly jailed in NYC as he awaits sex-trafficking trial

R. Kelly jailed in NYC as he awaits sex-trafficking trial

NEW YORK (AP) — R&B singer R. Kelly has been jailed in New York City in anticipation of his sex-trafficking trial later this summer. A federal prison website on Wednesday listed Kelly as an inmate at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn.
Toronto Film Festival plots in-person, digital edition

Toronto Film Festival plots in-person, digital edition

NEW YORK (AP) — The Toronto International Film Festival is planning an extensive in-person festival in September, a year after turning to virtual red carpets and outdoor screenings because of the pandemic.
Tenor Jonas Kaufmann takes on Tristan, opera’s voice killer

Tenor Jonas Kaufmann takes on Tristan, opera’s voice killer

NEW YORK (AP) — Ten years ago, Jonas Kaufmann didn’t hesitate when asked if he was ready to take on heavy Wagnerian roles like the hero of “Tristan und Isolde.
Theodore Roosevelt statue at New York museum to be relocated

Theodore Roosevelt statue at New York museum to be relocated

NEW YORK (AP) — A prominent statue of Theodore Roosevelt at the entrance of The American Museum of Natural History will be removed after years of criticism that it symbolizes colonial subjugation and racial discrimination.
Student loan payments to restart; here's how to get help

Student loan payments to restart; here's how to get help

For 42.9 million student loan borrowers , it’s been 18 months without a payment. That ends in October — ready or not.
Edmunds picks the top convertibles for 2021

Edmunds picks the top convertibles for 2021

Edmunds (AP) — If last summer was all about hunkering down, staying safe and social distancing, 2021′s sunshine season will see us reconnecting with friends and getting back out into the world.
New Zealand on edge after virus-infected Australian visits

New Zealand on edge after virus-infected Australian visits

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — After enjoying nearly four months without any community transmission of the coronavirus, New Zealanders were on edge Wednesday after health authorities said an infectious traveler from Australia had visited over the wee
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