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Fireworks are booming before July 4, but why the ruckus?
NEW YORK — They are a symbol of celebration, loudly lighting up the night sky and best known in the U.S. as the explosive exclamation point to Fourth of July festivities. This year, fireworks aren't being saved for Independence Day.
Jun 24, 2020 6:25 PM
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Virus cases surge among the young, endangering older adults
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.
Jun 24, 2020 4:36 PM
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Review: In 'Athlete A,' an abuse scandal at USA Gymnastics
One of the most tragic lines in the powerful and damning documentary “Athlete A,” about sexual abuse in the USA Gymnastics, comes when the gymnast Jamie Dantzscher says Larry Nassar — the osteopathic physician who in his 29 years as the USA Gymnastic
Jun 24, 2020 4:12 PM
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Flu vaccine was disappointing vs. some strains last season
NEW YORK — The flu vaccine did a disappointing job last winter in the U.S., and officials worry that might be a bad sign for the fall.
Jun 24, 2020 3:10 PM
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'Isolation Stories' turns lens on actors at home, pandemic
LOS ANGELES — When Jeff Pope and his family were sickened by COVID-19, getting well was the first concern. That accomplished, the British writer-producer decided to make timely art out of the pandemic’s burdens.
Jun 24, 2020 1:31 PM
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Don DeLillo novel 'The Silence' coming in October
NEW YORK — Don DeLillo will have something to say this fall about fear and isolation.
Jun 24, 2020 12:08 PM
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Review: One-musician show by Ray LaMontagne on ‘MONOVISION’
Ray LaMontagne, “MONOVISION” (RCA) Ray LaMontagne takes a comprehensive less-is-more approach on “MONOVISION,” his eighth album.
Jun 24, 2020 12:05 PM
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Review: Roots rocker Will Hoge gets mad and waxes romantic
Will Hoge, "Tiny Little Movies” (Thirty Tigers/Edlo) An entire album of angry political anthems could be exhausting, like the daily headlines.
Jun 24, 2020 11:48 AM
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TIFF announces first batch of films while facing financial fallout from COVID-19
TORONTO — Drive-in screenings, virtual red carpets, a scaled-down slate: The curtain will still rise on this year's Toronto International Film Festival but it will be a much different affair than the usual annual movie marathon, as the COVID-19 pande
Jun 24, 2020 11:36 AM
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Confederate store in Branson, Missouri, at protests' centre
BRANSON, Mo. — Branson, Missouri, may be known for its country music shows and wholesome entertainment, but the tourist hot spot now finds itself at the centre of a standoff over Confederate symbolism.
Jun 24, 2020 11:09 AM
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