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A 10-carat blue diamond shines at a $100 million exhibition in Abu Dhabi

A 10-carat blue diamond shines at a $100 million exhibition in Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A rare blue diamond was displayed Tuesday at an exhibition of $100 million worth of the world's rarest diamonds in the United Arab Emirates’ capital, Abu Dhabi.
Colombian court says song recorded by Karol G and J Balvin violated the rights of children

Colombian court says song recorded by Karol G and J Balvin violated the rights of children

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — A high court in Colombia ruled on Tuesday that “+57,” a song recorded last year by urban music stars J Balvin and Karol G , violated the rights of children because its lyrics “sexualized” minors.
Movie Review: 'Warfare,' a forensic portrait of combat, hunts war-movie clichés

Movie Review: 'Warfare,' a forensic portrait of combat, hunts war-movie clichés

Ray Mendoza and Alex Garland ’s “Warfare” is more defined by what it isn't than what it is. In their Iraq War -set film, there’s never any description of a wider strategy.
Ontario schools start suspending students with incomplete immunization

Ontario schools start suspending students with incomplete immunization

TORONTO — Ontario schools are starting to issue suspensions to some of the thousands of students who aren't fully vaccinated, as measles continue to spread and the outbreak breathes new urgency into a call for the province to digitize its immunizatio
Movie Review: Rami Malek wants revenge in starry, globetrotting action pic ‘The Amateur’

Movie Review: Rami Malek wants revenge in starry, globetrotting action pic ‘The Amateur’

Before Jack Ryan was introduced into the culture, Robert Littell imagined Charlie Heller, a quiet, CIA cryptographer who goes rogue on a quest for vengeance after his love is killed by terrorists.
The Trump administration withdrew 11 pieces of ADA guidance. How will it affect compliance?

The Trump administration withdrew 11 pieces of ADA guidance. How will it affect compliance?

ATLANTA (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration withdrew 11 pieces of guidance last month related to the Americans with Disabilities Act that helped stores, hotels and other businesses understand their obligation to the law.
Henry Louis Gates Jr. goes from host to guest on PBS' 'Finding Your Roots'

Henry Louis Gates Jr. goes from host to guest on PBS' 'Finding Your Roots'

NEW YORK (AP) — For 11 seasons, Henry Louis Gates Jr. has sat across from his guests on the popular PBS series “Finding Your Roots” and led them through secrets in their family tree. On Tuesday, it's his turn.
Ontario says art museum investment is commitment to Canadian patriotism, identity

Ontario says art museum investment is commitment to Canadian patriotism, identity

The Ontario government says a planned $50 million investment in the McMichael Canadian Art Collection is an investment in patriotism and Canadian culture.
Why water fluoridation, long considered a public health success story, is under scrutiny

Why water fluoridation, long considered a public health success story, is under scrutiny

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said he wants communities to stop fluoridating water , and he is setting the gears of government in motion to help make that happen.
Arcade Fire returns with single 'Year of the Snake,' date for new album

Arcade Fire returns with single 'Year of the Snake,' date for new album

TORONTO — Arcade Fire is planning its return after several years on the sidelines. The Montreal rock act has released a new single and music video for "Year of the Snake," a taste of their upcoming seventh studio album "Pink Elephant.
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