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Dr. Ruth Westheimer, America’s diminutive and pioneering sex therapist, dies at 96

Dr. Ruth Westheimer, America’s diminutive and pioneering sex therapist, dies at 96

NEW YORK (AP) — Dr. Ruth Westheimer, the diminutive sex therapist who became a pop icon, media star and bestselling author through her frank talk about once-taboo bedroom topics, has died. She was 96.
Booming Turkish TV drama industry captures hearts and minds worldwide and boosts tourism

Booming Turkish TV drama industry captures hearts and minds worldwide and boosts tourism

ISTANBUL (AP) — Under the sweltering Turkish sun, tourists wander through sets that recreate Ottoman and Byzantine-era castles, take selfies with actors in traditional Ottoman costumes and watch horseback stunt performances.
On anniversary of Frida Kahlo's death, her art's spirituality keeps fans engaged around the globe

On anniversary of Frida Kahlo's death, her art's spirituality keeps fans engaged around the globe

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Frida Kahlo had no religious affiliation.
An Indian billionaire’s son is married after lavish celebrations that spotlight his global clout

An Indian billionaire’s son is married after lavish celebrations that spotlight his global clout

NEW DELHI (AP) — It has been a wedding like no other — and the festivities have been going on for months.
Canadian musicians look to 'America's Got Talent,' other TV contests for career boost

Canadian musicians look to 'America's Got Talent,' other TV contests for career boost

When Canadian country duo the Reklaws appeared on an episode of "America's Got Talent" last month, some fans were confused.
A Taiwan-based Buddhist charity attempts to take the founding nun's message of compassion global

A Taiwan-based Buddhist charity attempts to take the founding nun's message of compassion global

HUALIEN, Taiwan (AP) — When a 7.4-magnitude earthquake ripped through Taiwan in April, it took about 30 minutes for the region’s most ubiquitous charity to set up an emergency response center.
Who is the Buddhist nun who built a global charity from a tiny apartment in rural Taiwan?

Who is the Buddhist nun who built a global charity from a tiny apartment in rural Taiwan?

HUALIEN, Taiwan (AP) — The Buddhist teacher who founded what is now a global charity and religion with a $283 million operating budget grew up at a time when women could not be ordained as Buddhist nuns.
A Taiwan-based Buddhist charity attempts to take the founding nun's message of compassion global

A Taiwan-based Buddhist charity attempts to take the founding nun's message of compassion global

HUALIEN, Taiwan (AP) — When a 7.4-magnitude earthquake ripped through Taiwan in April , it took about 30 minutes for the region’s most ubiquitous charity to set up an emergency response center.
Alec Baldwin weeps in court as judge announces involuntary manslaughter case is dismissed midtrial

Alec Baldwin weeps in court as judge announces involuntary manslaughter case is dismissed midtrial

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A New Mexico judge on Friday brought a sudden and stunning end to the involuntary manslaughter case against Alec Baldwin, dismissing it in the middle of the actor's trial and saying it cannot be filed again.
What’s next for Alec Baldwin after involuntary manslaughter case dismissal

What’s next for Alec Baldwin after involuntary manslaughter case dismissal

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A New Mexico judge dismissed the involuntary manslaughter case against Alec Baldwin over the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in a sudden move Friday.
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