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Miami music festival to return with neighbors' blessing

Miami music festival to return with neighbors' blessing

MIAMI (AP) — One of the world’s top electronic music festivals is returning to downtown Miami next year with the blessing of neighbors who have complained about the event in the past.
At least 2 Exxon board members lose seats in climate fight

At least 2 Exxon board members lose seats in climate fight

NEW YORK (AP) — Exxon Mobil’s shareholders have voted to replace at least two of the company's 12 board members with directors who are seen as better suited to fight climate change, bolster Exxon’s finances and guide it through a transition to cleane
Lawsuit filed challenging Arkansas' near-total abortion ban

Lawsuit filed challenging Arkansas' near-total abortion ban

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Abortion rights supporters on Wednesday filed a lawsuit challenging Arkansas' near-total ban on the procedure that's part of an effort by conservatives to force the U.S. Supreme Court to review the Roe v. Wade decision.
Howard names College of Fine Arts for Chadwick Boseman

Howard names College of Fine Arts for Chadwick Boseman

WASHINGTON (AP) — While studying at Howard University, young Chadwick Boseman helped lead a student protest against plans to merge his beloved College of Fine Arts into the College of Arts and Sciences.
Jason Isbell, Amythyst Kiah lead Americana music awards

Jason Isbell, Amythyst Kiah lead Americana music awards

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Still flying at 97: Autobiography recounts WWII pilot's life

Still flying at 97: Autobiography recounts WWII pilot's life

FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — If he's not airborne, there's a good chance you will find 97-year-old John Billings at his home airport in Luray, Virginia.
Biden asks US intel officials to investigate COVID-19 origin

Biden asks US intel officials to investigate COVID-19 origin

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday asked U.S. intelligence officials to “redouble” their efforts to investigate the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic, including any possibility the trail might lead to a Chinese lab.
Amazon to buy MGM, studio behind James Bond and 'Shark Tank'

Amazon to buy MGM, studio behind James Bond and 'Shark Tank'

NEW YORK (AP) — Online shopping giant Amazon is buying MGM, the movie and TV studio behind James Bond, “Legally Blonde" and “Shark Tank," with the hopes of filling its video streaming service with more stuff to watch. Amazon is paying $8.
8 dead in shooting at railyard serving Silicon Valley

8 dead in shooting at railyard serving Silicon Valley

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — An assailant opened fire Wednesday at a California railyard serving Silicon Valley, killing eight people. The suspect was also dead, authorities said.
Qatar pledges $500 million to support reconstruction in Gaza

Qatar pledges $500 million to support reconstruction in Gaza

JERUSALEM (AP) — The Qatari government has pledged $500 million to support reconstruction in the Gaza Strip after an 11-day war between the territory’s Hamas rulers and Israel.