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WHO again considers declaring monkeypox a global emergency

WHO again considers declaring monkeypox a global emergency

LONDON (AP) — As the World Health Organization's emergency committee convened Thursday to consider for the second time within weeks whether to declare monkeypox a global crisis, some scientists said the striking differences between the outbreaks in A
U2, George Clooney, Amy Grant among Kennedy Center honorees

U2, George Clooney, Amy Grant among Kennedy Center honorees

WASHINGTON (AP) — It's going to be a “Beautiful Day” for the band U2 and four other artists when they receive this year's Kennedy Center Honors in December. The John F.
Michelle Obama's book 'The Light We Carry' coming this fall

Michelle Obama's book 'The Light We Carry' coming this fall

NEW YORK (AP) — Michelle Obama will have a book out this fall, “The Light We Carry,” in which she reflects upon her experiences and shares insights on navigating an increasingly stressful world.
Delfonics lead singer William 'Poogie' Hart dead at 77

Delfonics lead singer William 'Poogie' Hart dead at 77

NEW YORK (AP) — William “Poogie” Hart, a founder of the Grammy-winning trio the Delfonics who helped write and sang a soft lead tenor on such classic “Sound of Philadelphia” ballads as “La-La (Means I Love You)” and “Didn’t I (Blow Your Mind This Tim
$5K reward for suspect in shooting of Lady Gaga's dog walker

$5K reward for suspect in shooting of Lady Gaga's dog walker

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Federal authorities are offering a $5,000 reward for information about the man who allegedly shot Lady Gaga's dog walker last year in Hollywood and stole two of the pop star's French bulldogs .
R. Kelly's manager faces trial over theater-emptying threat

R. Kelly's manager faces trial over theater-emptying threat

NEW YORK (AP) — The trial of R. Kelly’s manager opened Tuesday on charges that he forced the cancellation of a screening of a documentary about the singer's sexual abuse of women and girls by calling in a threat to the crowded Manhattan theater.
Hong Kong book fair kicks off with fewer political books

Hong Kong book fair kicks off with fewer political books

HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong’s annual book fair kicked off Wednesday, with several publishers of political books prevented from taking part in the fair and others saying they had to be cautious about what they exhibited.
As recruiters struggle, Air Force seeks lift from 'Top Gun'

As recruiters struggle, Air Force seeks lift from 'Top Gun'

WASHINGTON (AP) — When “Top Gun: Maverick” roared into theaters in late May, the Air Force was ready.
Nova Scotia reduces multiple-letter requirement for gender-affirming care

Nova Scotia reduces multiple-letter requirement for gender-affirming care

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's elimination of the requirement for multiple medical specialist letters to access gender-affirming surgery is a “big win” for improving transgender health care, the executive director of the Halifax Sexual Health Centre said We

Sesame Place apologizes after Black girls snubbed at parade

A Sesame Street-themed amusement park has apologized and promised more training for its employees after a video showing a costumed character waving off two 6-year-old Black girls during a parade went viral online.
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