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'Girl from Ipanema:' Re-imagining a classic for today's Rio

'Girl from Ipanema:' Re-imagining a classic for today's Rio

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Chauffeured in a classic Porsche, the Brazilian beauty steps out into 1960s Rio de Janeiro.
Israelis, Emiratis meet in Dubai to discuss investments

Israelis, Emiratis meet in Dubai to discuss investments

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — At the luxurious Armani hotel inside the world's tallest skyscraper in Dubai, Israelis in kippas and Emiratis in long white robes and kanduras gathered Wednesday to discuss investment opportunities.
'Stand your ground' defense rejected in iguana killing

'Stand your ground' defense rejected in iguana killing

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A judge has rejected the “stand your ground” defense of a Florida man who said he beat an iguana to death only after it attacked him, biting him on the arm.
Margaret Atwood to release essay collection tackling 'Burning Questions' next spring

Margaret Atwood to release essay collection tackling 'Burning Questions' next spring

TORONTO — Canadian literary legend Margaret Atwood is releasing a new collection of essays on subjects spanning geopolitical upheaval to the definition of granola. "Burning Questions: Essays 2004 - 2021" is set to be published next spring.
Eye exams seek to improve outlook for rural Romanian kids

Eye exams seek to improve outlook for rural Romanian kids

NUCSOARA, Romania (AP) — Sometimes, one simple test can change a life. Dozens of Romanian children had their eyes examined for the first time in a remote area of the southern Carpathian Mountains.
2 charged in Miami Beach; no arrests in other shootings

2 charged in Miami Beach; no arrests in other shootings

MIAMI (AP) — Police have charged two suspects with attempted murder in a shooting that wounded two people on Ocean Drive in Miami Beach, but suspects remained elusive Wednesday in two other attacks that left more people dead and wounded in Miami over
Amazon to hold Prime Day over 2 days in June

Amazon to hold Prime Day over 2 days in June

NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon said Wednesday that it will hold its annual Prime Day over two days in June this year, the earliest it has ever held the sales event. Typically, Amazon holds Prime Day in July.
Right at Home: Splashy water toys for patio, pool, yard

Right at Home: Splashy water toys for patio, pool, yard

Backyards and patios have been working hard all year because of the pandemic, and this summer they can provide new ways to cool off and have fun in the water.
When it’s OK to let your good credit score drop

When it’s OK to let your good credit score drop

If you’ve worked hard to achieve and maintain a good credit score, it can be upsetting to see it drop. But “life happens, and sometimes how you react is going to blow back and affect your credit score,” says credit expert John Ulzheimer.
UK to mark queen's Platinum Jubilee with 4 days of events

UK to mark queen's Platinum Jubilee with 4 days of events

LONDON (AP) — Britain will celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's 70 years on the throne with four days of festivities beginning with her ceremonial birthday parade on June 2, 2022.
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