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Florida boaters could risk fines, prison by going to Cuba

Florida boaters could risk fines, prison by going to Cuba

MIAMI (AP) — Federal authorities are warning organizers planning to launch a flotilla next week from South Florida to waters near Cuba that they could risk breaking the law. The U.S.
Not rotten: Ex-Sex Pistol defends TV show in row with singer

Not rotten: Ex-Sex Pistol defends TV show in row with singer

LONDON (AP) — Former Sex Pistols guitarist Steve Jones said Friday that he dislikes former bandmate John Lydon and hasn’t spoken to him since 2008 but denied that a TV series about the band would make the singer once known as Johnny Rotten look bad.
Rare stone discovered outlining ancient Rome's city limits

Rare stone discovered outlining ancient Rome's city limits

ROME (AP) — Archaeologists have discovered a rare stone delineating the city limits of ancient Rome that dates from the age of Emperor Claudius in 49 A.D. and was found during excavations for a new sewage system.
Name to know: ‘Escape Room’ franchise star Taylor Russell

Name to know: ‘Escape Room’ franchise star Taylor Russell

Movie lovers don’t necessarily come to high concept horrors like “Escape Room” or its sequel “Tournament of Champions” for the acting.
Eiffel Tower reopens; COVID passes required as of next week

Eiffel Tower reopens; COVID passes required as of next week

PARIS (AP) — With “Welcome” messages in multiple languages, the Eiffel Tower greeted tourists Friday for the first time in nearly nine months, reopening to the public even as France introduces new virus rules aimed at taming the fast-spreading delta
Officials now say no ban on animal sacrifice in Kashmir

Officials now say no ban on animal sacrifice in Kashmir

SRINAGAR, India (AP) — Authorities in Indian-controlled Kashmir on Friday said there is no ban on the sacrifice of animals during the upcoming Islamic Eid al-Adha holiday, a day after the government asked law enforcers to stop the sacrifice of cows,
Pope reverses Benedict, reimposes restrictions on Latin Mass

Pope reverses Benedict, reimposes restrictions on Latin Mass

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis cracked down Friday on the spread of the old Latin Mass, reversing one of Pope Benedict XVI’s signature decisions in a major challenge to traditionalist Catholics who immediately decried it as an attack on them and the ancien
'A' is for agriculture, 'Y' is for Yahoo: Children's book on the Calgary Stampede

'A' is for agriculture, 'Y' is for Yahoo: Children's book on the Calgary Stampede

CALGARY — "A" is for agriculture, "B" is for broncs, bulls and barrel racing, and "Y" is for Yahoo! A new children's book has been released by writer Jennifer Webster and illustrator Karen Coe to capture the spirit of the Calgary Stampede.
Hungary: Writers, bookstores brace for ban on LGBT content

Hungary: Writers, bookstores brace for ban on LGBT content

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Some bookstores in Hungary placed notices at their entrances this week telling customers that they sell "non-traditional content.
The Latest: Vaccinated Americans to be able to enter Canada

The Latest: Vaccinated Americans to be able to enter Canada

TORONTO — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Thursday Canada could start allowing fully vaccinated Americans into Canada as of mid-August for non-essential travel and should be in a position to welcome fully vaccinated travelers from all countries
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