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In Rome, church and state agree to Pantheon entrance fee

In Rome, church and state agree to Pantheon entrance fee

ROME (AP) — Tourists in Rome checking out the Pantheon, Italy's most-visited cultural site, will soon be charged a 5-euro ($5.28) entrance fee under an agreement signed Thursday by Italian culture and church officials.
Broadway production of Emma Donoghue's 'Room' cancelled after producer pulls out

Broadway production of Emma Donoghue's 'Room' cancelled after producer pulls out

The stage adaptation of Irish-Canadian writer Emma Donoghue's novel "Room" won't show on Broadway next month as planned, after a lead producer pulled out of the project.
Adam Brody talks 'Shazam,' playing Leighton Meester's enemy

Adam Brody talks 'Shazam,' playing Leighton Meester's enemy

LONDON (AP) — For Adam Brody, donning the padded superhero suit in “Shazam!” and its sequel is a dream come true. “I always wanted to play a superhero. I grew up reading comics,” the actor recalled in a recent interview.
Europe's central bank backs big rate hike despite bank chaos

Europe's central bank backs big rate hike despite bank chaos

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Central Bank carried through with a large interest rate increase Thursday, brushing aside predictions it might dial back as U.S.
Dafoe's 'Inside' asks how art helps us escape isolation

Dafoe's 'Inside' asks how art helps us escape isolation

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Willem Dafoe has said that, for him, the process of making a movie always eclipses the finished product.
Nurses, paramedics reach pay deal to end England strikes

Nurses, paramedics reach pay deal to end England strikes

LONDON (AP) — Unions representing hundreds of thousands of nurses, ambulance crews and other health care workers in England reached a deal Thursday to resolve months of disruptive strikes for higher wages, though the pact didn't include doctors.
Japan, South Korea renew ties at Tokyo summit

Japan, South Korea renew ties at Tokyo summit

TOKYO (AP) — Japan and South Korea agreed to resume regular visits between their leaders and take steps to resolve a trade dispute during a highly anticipated summit Thursday, in what Japan's prime minister called a “big step” to rebuilding the two n
Alimentation Couche-Tard to buy 2,000 service stations from French oil firm for €3.1B

Alimentation Couche-Tard to buy 2,000 service stations from French oil firm for €3.1B

LAVAL, Que. — Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. has signed a €3.1 billion deal to acquire more than 2,000 service stations from French oil giant TotalEnergies SE.
Stephen Sondheim's last musical finds a New York City stage

Stephen Sondheim's last musical finds a New York City stage

NEW YORK (AP) — The late Stephen Sondheim's last stage musical — an adaptation of two films by Spanish surrealist director Luis Buñuel — will be given an off-Broadway stage this year, offering theatergoers a chance to see a new work by musical theate
Credit Suisse shares soar after central bank offers lifeline

Credit Suisse shares soar after central bank offers lifeline

GENEVA (AP) — Credit Suisse shares surged Thursday after the Swiss central bank agreed to loan the bank up to 50 billion francs ($54 billion) to bolster confidence in the country’s second-biggest lender following the collapse of two U.S. banks .
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