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Nakoda classes in Saskatchewan high schools 'a dream come true': teacher

Nakoda classes in Saskatchewan high schools 'a dream come true': teacher

High school students in Saskatchewan will be able to take Nakoda language courses starting this fall. It's the fifth Indigenous language class available at high schools across the province, which also offers Cree, Nakawe, Dene and Michif.
Walker, Castilla, Sabathia to play in All-Star softball game

Walker, Castilla, Sabathia to play in All-Star softball game

DENVER (AP) — Former Colorado Rockies sluggers Larry Walker and Vinny Castilla will play in the All-Star celebrity softball game following the Futures Game at Denver's Coors Field on July 11 along with Cy Young Award winner CC Sabathia, former All-St
FDA approves much-debated Alzheimer’s drug panned by experts

FDA approves much-debated Alzheimer’s drug panned by experts

WASHINGTON (AP) — Government health officials on Monday approved the first new drug for Alzheimer’s disease in nearly 20 years, disregarding warnings from independent advisers that the much-debated treatment hasn’t been shown to help slow the brain-d
Former Michigan State basketball star charged with murder

Former Michigan State basketball star charged with murder

DETROIT (AP) — A former captain of the Michigan State University basketball team was charged with murder Monday in the fatal shooting of a man in Detroit, authorities said. Keith Appling, 29, is accused of killing Clyde Edmonds, 66, on May 22.
Chef Molly Yeh's lockdown life full of recipes, baby firsts

Chef Molly Yeh's lockdown life full of recipes, baby firsts

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Luiselli's prize-winning novel responds to migratory crisis

Luiselli's prize-winning novel responds to migratory crisis

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Valeria Luiselli is pleased to have passed the libraries’ test with her first novel written directly in English, “Lost Children Archive” (“Sound Desert”), which received the Dublin Literary Award.
The Latest: Cruise line plans Florida sailings, vaccine rule

The Latest: Cruise line plans Florida sailings, vaccine rule

MIAMI—Miami-based Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has announced plans to set sail from two Florida ports while requiring guests be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, despite state legislation banning businesses from asking proof.
US economy: Plenty of growth, not enough workers or supplies

US economy: Plenty of growth, not enough workers or supplies

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy is sparking confusion and whiplash almost as fast as it’s adding jobs.
Q&A: Ellen Burstyn on her acting life, and never retiring

Q&A: Ellen Burstyn on her acting life, and never retiring

NEW YORK (AP) — That Ellen Burstyn plays a woman who recoils at the very mention of a retirement community in the upcoming film “Queen Bees” is extremely appropriate. Rarely has an actor been as good for as long as Burstyn has.
Jeff Bezos will blast into space on rocket's 1st crew flight

Jeff Bezos will blast into space on rocket's 1st crew flight

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Outdoing his fellow billionaires in daredevilry, Jeff Bezos will blast into space next month when his Blue Origin company makes its first flight with a crew.
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