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Shattered by blast, landmark Beirut museum tries to rebuild

Shattered by blast, landmark Beirut museum tries to rebuild

BEIRUT (AP) — The artist meticulously cuts small pieces of yellow and red glass, then lays them in a pattern to recreate the stained-glass windows that were the trademark of Beirut’s Sursock Museum, shattered in last year’s port explosion.
Nintendo sees dwindling impact from pandemic megahit game

Nintendo sees dwindling impact from pandemic megahit game

TOKYO (AP) — Nintendo’s April-June profit declined 13% from the same period the previous year, when the hit game “Animal Crossing: New Horizons” dramatically boosted sales. Nintendo Co.’s profit for the fiscal first quarter totaled 92.
Italy wins US case as it seeks to reclaim marble statue

Italy wins US case as it seeks to reclaim marble statue

MILAN (AP) — Italy has won a legal victory in its bid to reclaim an ancient marble statue it asserted was stolen after it turned up in the possession of a New York antiquities dealer. A U.S.
Australia to spend $813M to address Indigenous disadvantage

Australia to spend $813M to address Indigenous disadvantage

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia’s government on Thursday pledged 1.
Duvall, Soler home runs power Braves past Cardinals 7-4

Duvall, Soler home runs power Braves past Cardinals 7-4

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Adam Duvall and Jorge Soler homered, and Stephen Vogt drove in the eventual game-winning run with a sacrifice fly as the Atlanta Braves beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-4 on Wednesday night.
Republicans aim at GOP base in 1st California recall debate

Republicans aim at GOP base in 1st California recall debate

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Four Republicans hoping to claim Gov.
Real estate heir Durst expected to testify at murder trial

Real estate heir Durst expected to testify at murder trial

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — New York real estate heir Robert Durst is expected to take the stand at his Los Angeles County murder trial on Thursday.
US plans to require COVID-19 shots for foreign travelers

US plans to require COVID-19 shots for foreign travelers

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is taking the first steps toward requiring nearly all foreign visitors to the U.S. to be vaccinated for the coronavirus, a White House official said Wednesday.
Drummer Charlie Watts likely to miss Rolling Stones' tour

Drummer Charlie Watts likely to miss Rolling Stones' tour

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts will likely miss the band's upcoming U.S. tour to allow him to recover from an unspecified medical procedure.
'Flower Drum Song' and screen star Alvin Ing dies at 89

'Flower Drum Song' and screen star Alvin Ing dies at 89

NEW YORK (AP) — Actor and singer Alvin Ing, known for roles on Broadway and on tour in “Pacific Overtures” and “Flower Drum Song” as well as in films such as "The Gambler," has died. He was 89. Ing died Saturday at Providence St.
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