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Heavy rain from Ida forces Bonnaroo music fest to cancel

Heavy rain from Ida forces Bonnaroo music fest to cancel

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Heavy rains from Hurricane Ida have forced Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in Tennessee to cancel as organizers say the waterlogged festival grounds are unsafe for driving or camping.
Bali bomb case at Guantanamo runs into immediate challenges

Bali bomb case at Guantanamo runs into immediate challenges

NAVAL STATION GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba (AP) — Three men held at the Guantanamo Bay detention center were formally charged Tuesday in connection with the 2002 Bali nightclub bombings and other plots in Southeast Asia after 18 years in U.S.
Vaccine hesitancy highest in Alberta, racialized groups at rollout's start: survey

Vaccine hesitancy highest in Alberta, racialized groups at rollout's start: survey

TORONTO — A national survey suggests the vast majority of Canadians planned to get vaccinated against COVID-19 when the country's rollout began, but intentions were lower among certain demographics, including residents of Alberta and racialized commu
Montreal to name downtown plaza for jazz great Oscar Peterson

Montreal to name downtown plaza for jazz great Oscar Peterson

MONTREAL — Following years of public calls to honour one of the most important musicians to come from Montreal, the city announced on Tuesday it will name a downtown plaza after the late jazz legend Oscar Peterson.
The Latest: Biden says US focusing on other security threats

The Latest: Biden says US focusing on other security threats

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden says he chose to end the war in Afghanistan in order to focus the nation’s defenses on other security problems, including China and Russia.
Art McNally tabbed contributor finalist for Hall of Fame

Art McNally tabbed contributor finalist for Hall of Fame

CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Art McNally, the man known as “The Father of Modern Officiating” has been picked as a contributor finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2022.
9/11 doc 'Chief' preserves FDNY history on screen and beyond

9/11 doc 'Chief' preserves FDNY history on screen and beyond

NEW YORK (AP) — Bill Feehan was so knowledgeable about the New York City Fire Department's operations and history, colleagues say, he would have been the one leading its recovery had he survived the attack on the World Trade Center.
Mike Richards is out as producer of 'Jeopardy!' and 'Wheel'

Mike Richards is out as producer of 'Jeopardy!' and 'Wheel'

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mike Richards is out as executive producer of “Jeopardy!”, days after he exited as the quiz show’s newly appointed host because of past misogynistic and disparaging comments.
EXPLAINER: Around Tahoe, special places await a fire's fate

EXPLAINER: Around Tahoe, special places await a fire's fate

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The Caldor Fire roared over a ridge of the Sierra Nevada as the winds returned this week and bore down on the southern end of Lake Tahoe. Perhaps more than other wildfires in the Western U.S.
Alicia Keys adapts 'Girl On Fire' into young adult novel

Alicia Keys adapts 'Girl On Fire' into young adult novel

NEW YORK (AP) — For Alicia Keys, “Girl On Fire” isn't just a million-selling single, but the title and inspiration for a young adult graphic novel scheduled for next year.
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