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Horror sequel ‘Black Phone 2’ dials up a No. 1 opening
Continuation of the horror film “Black Phone 2” It topped the North American box office charts this weekend with $26.5 ...
States say new FEMA rules, grant delays put disaster response at risk
Government officials on the front lines of disaster preparedness and emergency response say deep cuts to federal security grants, limits ...
New York health officials confirm state’s first locally acquired case of chikungunya virus
MINEOLA, New York — MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) — A person living in New York has tested positive for chikungunya virus ...
Kevin Federline says his sons with Britney Spears are the reason for his new memoir
LOS ANGELES — LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kevin Federline is expressing concern about his two sons with Britney Spears have ...
Costa Rica’s president limits abortion to life-threatening cases
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica – SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chavez On Wednesday, it further ...
A Jewish film festival in Sweden has been postponed. Organizers say cinemas won’t screen the films
Organizers of the International Jewish Film Festival say they were forced to postpone the event because cinemas in Malmo, Sweden ...
No one hurt as United Airlines plane clips tail of another aircraft in Chicago
CHICAGO — CHICAGO (AP) — A United Airlines plane heading to the gate clipped the tail of another United plane ...
In a regional first, Uruguay passes a law allowing euthanasia
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay — MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — Uruguay's Senate passed a bill Wednesday to decriminalize euthanasia, putting the South American ...
Music could help ease pain from surgery or illness. Scientists are listening
Nurse Rod Salaisay works in the hospital with all kinds of instruments: a thermometer, a stethoscope, and sometimes a guitar ...
T-shirt worn by Taylor Swift sparks $2M windfall for sea otters
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A Northern California Aquarium has raised more than $2 million for sea otter conservation in just ...
