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Pakistan opens state-run school for transgender students

Pakistan opens state-run school for transgender students

MULTAN, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan opened its first government-run school for transgender students on Thursday in the central city of Multan, a provincial education minister said, promising to set up more such schools in the future.
Japan bans fans at Tokyo-area Olympics venues due to virus

Japan bans fans at Tokyo-area Olympics venues due to virus

TOKYO (AP) — Fans will be banned from Tokyo-area stadiums and arenas when the Olympics begin in two weeks, the city’s governor said Thursday after meeting with organizers of the pandemic-postponed games.
New doc gives Bush administration's view of 9/11 attacks

New doc gives Bush administration's view of 9/11 attacks

NEW YORK (AP) — Actor Jeff Daniels will narrate a new documentary, “9/11: Inside the President's War Room,” that will tell the story of the attacks through the eyes of the Bush administration.
Haddish, Shatner, Paisley join Discovery's 'Shark Week'

Haddish, Shatner, Paisley join Discovery's 'Shark Week'

NEW YORK (AP) — Deep in the ocean, surrounded by sharks, Tiffany Haddish stayed cool. She drew on her land-based survival skills. “I was as frightened around them as I am around like a pack of pit bull dogs,” she said in an interview.
Jason Priestley says 'Private Eyes' demise came as 'a great surprise'

Jason Priestley says 'Private Eyes' demise came as 'a great surprise'

TORONTO — "Private Eyes" star Jason Priestley says he's sad his Global TV series is coming to an end, noting its demise came as "a great surprise" to the cast and crew.
'Never Have I Ever' actor juggles show and college with ease

'Never Have I Ever' actor juggles show and college with ease

NEW YORK (AP) — Jaren Lewison was at his USC freshman orientation when he got the call to screen test for the Netflix series “ Never Have I Ever .
Na cites travel restrictions in pulling out of British Open

Na cites travel restrictions in pulling out of British Open

Kevin Na has withdrawn from the British Open next week at Royal St. George's because of the international travel requirements getting to England. He was replaced in the field by two-time major champion Martin Kaymer.
Debate over eating meat gets heated in Spanish politics

Debate over eating meat gets heated in Spanish politics

MADRID (AP) — The amount of meat that Spaniards eat has rattled the unity of Spain's governing coalition.
Queen Elizabeth II visits set of TV soap 'Coronation Street'

Queen Elizabeth II visits set of TV soap 'Coronation Street'

LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II has visited the set of “Coronation Street” to mark the long-running television soap's 60th birthday.
First lady Jill Biden to attend National Spelling Bee

First lady Jill Biden to attend National Spelling Bee

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Finalists in the Scripps National Spelling Bee will get a visit from one of the nation's most prominent educators: first lady Jill Biden.
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