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'Raging Fire' wins best film at Hong Kong Film Awards

'Raging Fire' wins best film at Hong Kong Film Awards

HONG KONG (AP) — Action-packed police thriller “Raging Fire” won best film and three other awards at the Hong Kong Film Awards Sunday, beating out a crowd favorite film about late Cantopop singer Anita Mui.
U.S. houses of worship increase security after shootings

U.S. houses of worship increase security after shootings

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Rev. Steven Marsh never thought he would see the day his church in Laguna Woods, California — a town of 16,500 populated largely by retirees — would be spending $20,000 a month for security.
Already had COVID-19? Here's what we know about reinfections

Already had COVID-19? Here's what we know about reinfections

As research suggests that COVID-19 has infected roughly half of the Canadian population, the emergence of an even more contagious version of the virus means some people may be in for another round
Chilean cowboys gather for blessing at national shrine

Chilean cowboys gather for blessing at national shrine

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — With the snow-covered Andes shining in the background, several dozen cowboys in woolen ponchos and families on wooden horse carts lined up Saturday to receive a priest's blessing in the huge esplanade in front of the National S
Camilla at 75: Duchess of Cornwall marks milestone birthday

Camilla at 75: Duchess of Cornwall marks milestone birthday

Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, will celebrate her 75th birthday Sunday, marking the occasion with a small family dinner at Prince Charles’ Highgrove estate in southwest England
US soprano, offended by blackface, pulls out of Italy opera

US soprano, offended by blackface, pulls out of Italy opera

ROME (AP) — Soprano Angel Blue says she won’t perform in an opera in Italy this month because blackface was used in the staging of a different work this summer on the same stage. The U.S.
From the end of the world to your town, Elton John's goodbye

From the end of the world to your town, Elton John's goodbye

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — I think it's gonna be a long, long time until we see another songwriter and performer like Elton John.
Rapper Kodak Black is arrested on drug charges in Florida

Rapper Kodak Black is arrested on drug charges in Florida

MIAMI (AP) — Rapper Kodak Black was arrested in South Florida on charges of trafficking in oxycodone and possession of a controlled substance.
Abortion laws spark profound changes in other medical care

Abortion laws spark profound changes in other medical care

A sexual assault survivor chooses sterilization so that if she is ever attacked again, she won't be forced to give birth to a rapist’s baby.

Head of German art show quits after antisemitic piece shown

BERLIN (AP) — The head of a major art show in Germany has resigned after an exhibit featuring antisemitic elements prompted an outcry at the event’s opening last month.
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