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“Twilight in Hazard: An Appalachian Reckoning” by Alan Maimon (Melville House) In the preface to his new book, Alan Maimon writes that he's “not here to take shots at J.D.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Britney Spears , who turns 40 this year, speaks to a Los Angeles judge at her own request on Wednesday, she'll do it 13 years into a court-enforced conservatorship that has exercised vast control of her life and money.

Celebrity birthdays for the week of June 27-July 3: June 27: Singer Bruce Johnston of the Beach Boys is 79. Actor Julia Duffy (“Newhart”) is 70. Actor Isabelle Adjani is 66. Country singer Lorrie Morgan is 62. Writer-director J.J.

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s sole nuclear power plant has undergone an unexplained temporary emergency shutdown, the country's state TV reported.

AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — A former top adviser to King Abdullah II and a relative of the monarch pleaded not guilty Monday to sedition and incitement charges, a defense lawyer said.

LONDON (AP) — Dozens of people have ignored advice not to travel to Stonehenge for the annual summer solstice celebrations, which were cancelled Monday due to coronavirus concerns.

Our travels around the world have taught us many things, but one lesson is clear: Breakfast in one country makes a wonderful dinner in another. In Beirut, chickpeas, yogurt, pita and tahini make a crunchy, velvety salad that’s good any time of day.

STOCKHOLM (AP) — Stefan Lofven, Sweden’s Social Democratic prime minister since 2014, lost a confidence vote in parliament on Monday amid a housing crisis and skyrocketing real estate prices, making him the first Swedish government leader ever to los

Facebook is launching podcasts and live audio streams in the U.S. on Monday to keep users engaged on its platform and to compete with emerging rivals .

If you have a high-deductible health insurance plan, a health savings account can help you pay your medical bills.