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With virtual and in-person events, NYC commemorates Pride

With virtual and in-person events, NYC commemorates Pride

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City's annual LGBTQ Pride parade was held virtually for the second year in a row Sunday due to the pandemic, but that didn't stop thousands from marching, celebrating and making their presence felt at a series of events aroun
Unprecedented: Northwest heat wave builds, records fall

Unprecedented: Northwest heat wave builds, records fall

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Intense. Prolonged. Record-breaking. Unprecedented. Abnormal. Dangerous.
'F9' puts charge back into movie theaters with $70M opening

'F9' puts charge back into movie theaters with $70M opening

LOS ANGELES (AP) — In the strongest sign yet that life is left in movie theaters, “F9" sped to a box office take of $70 million in its first weekend, the biggest opening for a film since the pandemic began, according to studio estimates Sunday.
Greek police arrest 2 trying to sell rare Roman-era statue

Greek police arrest 2 trying to sell rare Roman-era statue

THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Greek police said Sunday they have arrested two 56-year-old men for trying to sell a rare Roman-era statue of the Greek goddess Hecate for 40,000 euros (about $48,000).
Grandson honors grandfather as Van der Poel wears yellow

Grandson honors grandfather as Van der Poel wears yellow

MUR-DE-BRETAGNE, France — What his grandfather failed to do in 14 editions of the Tour de France, Mathieu van der Poel achieved at his first attempt.
Blinken, Lapid meet in Rome amid reset US-Israel relations

Blinken, Lapid meet in Rome amid reset US-Israel relations

ROME (AP) — Hush-hush diplomacy. In-person visits. And a very public no-surprises agreement on Iran. U.S.
Two Saudi women's rights activists released from prison

Two Saudi women's rights activists released from prison

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Two Saudi women’s rights campaigners have been released from prison, three years after a sweeping crackdown by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman targeting female activists who'd peacefully advocated for greater freed
Drought woes in dry US West raise July 4 fireworks fears

Drought woes in dry US West raise July 4 fireworks fears

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Many Americans aching for normalcy as pandemic restrictions end are looking forward to traditional Fourth of July fireworks. But with a historic drought in the U.S.
Banff is packed, but lack of international visitors leaves many businesses struggling

Banff is packed, but lack of international visitors leaves many businesses struggling

BANFF, Alta. — A walk down the main drag may make it look like all is well in the tourism hot-spot of Banff, where restaurant patios are full and nearby hiking trails are packed on weekends.
Alzheimer's drug stirs hope for patients, worry for doctors

Alzheimer's drug stirs hope for patients, worry for doctors

In the weeks since a new Alzheimer's drug was approved, hopeful patients have bombarded Dr. Alireza Atri with calls and emails about a treatment that has sparked both excitement and skepticism. They want to know if the drug might be right for them.
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