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LL Cool J says he won't perform at Philadelphia's July Fourth festival in support of workers strike

LL Cool J says he won't perform at Philadelphia's July Fourth festival in support of workers strike

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Rapper LL Cool J and R&B singer Jazmine Sullivan say they will not perform at a Fourth of July festival in Philadelphia in support of a strike by nearly 10,000 city workers in Philadelphia .
Joey Chestnut reclaims title in Nathan's Famous hot dog eating contest, wins 17th Mustard Belt

Joey Chestnut reclaims title in Nathan's Famous hot dog eating contest, wins 17th Mustard Belt

Famed competitive eater Joey “Jaws” Chestnut reclaimed his title Friday at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest after skipping last year’s gastronomic battle in New York for the coveted Mustard Belt.
'Great energy': Calgary Stampede kicks off with oilpatch optimism, patriotic pride

'Great energy': Calgary Stampede kicks off with oilpatch optimism, patriotic pride

CALGARY — The party tents are up, straw bales are scattered around sidewalks and the most crucial 10 days of the year are in full swing for one Calgary bar and restaurant operator.
Czech international film festival opens with honors for actors Peter Sarsgaard and Vicky Krieps

Czech international film festival opens with honors for actors Peter Sarsgaard and Vicky Krieps

PRAGUE (AP) — The Czech Karlovy Vary International Film Festival was kicking off its 59th edition on Friday with honors for American actor Peter Sarsgaard and actress Vicky Krieps from Luxembourg.
A strike by air traffic controllers is disrupting travel to, from and over France

A strike by air traffic controllers is disrupting travel to, from and over France

PARIS (AP) — About 40% of flights were canceled Friday at all Paris airports and tens of thousands of passengers were rearranging plans at the height of the summer travel season because of a strike by French air traffic controllers seeking better wor
Second-generation Canadians weigh the cost of carrying on the family business – and their parents' legacy

Second-generation Canadians weigh the cost of carrying on the family business – and their parents' legacy

In the corner of her family's downtown Toronto restaurant, Jeanette Liu's young son eats a plate of chili chicken as customers gather around tables and servers bustle across the floor.
Research on gene therapy for rare inherited disease reduces costly, regular treatment

Research on gene therapy for rare inherited disease reduces costly, regular treatment

HALIFAX — A researcher says an experimental gene therapy for a rare inherited disorder is saving almost as much money for the treatment of five patients as the study itself costs.
Veterans and civilians bond over beers and bluegrass at Nashville's American Legion Post 82

Veterans and civilians bond over beers and bluegrass at Nashville's American Legion Post 82

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Pakistan’s biggest brewery is evolving from its 165-year-old liquor legacy

Pakistan’s biggest brewery is evolving from its 165-year-old liquor legacy

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan (AP) — A pungent fug of malt and yeastiness hangs over Murree Brewery, Pakistan ’s biggest and oldest producer of alcoholic drinks.
A year before declaring independence, colonists offered 'Olive Branch' petition to King George III

A year before declaring independence, colonists offered 'Olive Branch' petition to King George III

NEW YORK (AP) — Alarmed by the policies of President Donald Trump , millions turned out last month for protests around the United States and overseas.
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