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Italy welcomes home trafficked antiquities from US museums

Italy welcomes home trafficked antiquities from US museums

MILAN (AP) — Italy’s culture minister on Thursday welcomed the return of 201 prized antiquities valued at over 10 million euros ($11 million) that had been located in prestigious U.S.
Vivaldi opera gets premiere in Ferrara nearly 300 years late

Vivaldi opera gets premiere in Ferrara nearly 300 years late

ROME (AP) — The Catholic Church and the northern Italian city of Ferrara made their peace Thursday with Antonio Vivaldi nearly 300 years after the city’s archbishop effectively canceled the staging of one of his operas, sending the famed Baroque comp
For states with cold winters: More aid but also rising costs

For states with cold winters: More aid but also rising costs

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Raymond Archer was on the verge of losing his home during the cold Maine winter last year when government assistance came to the rescue, and he's prepared for this season to be even more difficult.
Business manager to Kardashians killed, boyfriend charged

Business manager to Kardashians killed, boyfriend charged

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Los Angeles business manager whose clients had included Nicki Minaj and the Kardashians was killed, and her boyfriend was charged with murder and torture, authorities said Wednesday.
Virus postpones Westminster Kennel Club's annual dog show

Virus postpones Westminster Kennel Club's annual dog show

NEW YORK (AP) — The Westminster Kennel Club's annual dog show has become the latest event to be postponed or canceled in New York as the number of coronavirus cases surges.
Schwarzenegger and Shriver divorce final after 10 years

Schwarzenegger and Shriver divorce final after 10 years

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver’s marriage is officially over more than 10 years after the award-winning journalist petitioned to end her then-25-year marriage to the action star and former California governor.
Officials: Vegas fireworks show will go on, 300,000 expected

Officials: Vegas fireworks show will go on, 300,000 expected

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas isn't canceling or scaling back plans for big New Year’s gatherings amid concerns about the rapid spread of the omicron variant of COVID-19, regional public safety and elected leaders said Wednesday.
What do we know about the CDC's change to isolation period?

What do we know about the CDC's change to isolation period?

Health officials in the United States this week cut COVID-19 isolation restrictions for asymptomatic Americans from 10 to five days, leading some Canadians to wonder whether similar recommendations could be adopted here.
Amanda Gorman writes end-of-year poem, 'New Day's Lyric'

Amanda Gorman writes end-of-year poem, 'New Day's Lyric'

NEW YORK (AP) — Amanda Gorman is ending her extraordinary year on a hopeful note.
Sandra Jaffe, co-founder of Preservation Hall, dies

Sandra Jaffe, co-founder of Preservation Hall, dies

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Sandra Jaffe, who co-founded Preservation Hall in New Orleans, introducing countless people to jazz through the intimate French Quarter venue over six decades, has died.
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