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Some 'impatient' plants considered weeds, others cultivated

Some 'impatient' plants considered weeds, others cultivated

At a recent dinner party, my host launched into a monologue about a plant he had discovered in his garden and was delighted with. It had, he said, green leaves (what a clue!) and large, yellow flowers.
Millennial Money: What happens to your crypto if you die?

Millennial Money: What happens to your crypto if you die?

If you’re merely dipping your toe in cryptocurrency, it can be hard to imagine your crypto as something worth talking to an estate attorney about.
Makeup makes comeback in Mideast market as pandemic eases

Makeup makes comeback in Mideast market as pandemic eases

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — While pandemic style saw people put on pajamas and their hair up in a bun, 2021 is more about mascara and lip liners — and makeup sales in the multi-billion-dollar Mideast market are beginning to improve.
Georgia official: Trump call to 'find' votes was a threat

Georgia official: Trump call to 'find' votes was a threat

ATLANTA (AP) — Donald Trump was threatening Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger when he asked him to help “find” enough votes to overturn his loss in Georgia to Democratic President Joe Biden, Raffensperger writes in a new book.
Mississippi blues promoter and raconteur Bill Luckett dies

Mississippi blues promoter and raconteur Bill Luckett dies

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Bill Luckett was an attorney, small-town mayor, candidate for governor, blues promoter, friend and business partner of Morgan Freeman and irrepressible teller of tales about the people and culture of his beloved Mississippi.
'Rust' assistant director hopes for film industry changes

'Rust' assistant director hopes for film industry changes

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The assistant director who handed Alec Baldwin the gun that killed a cinematographer says he hopes the tragedy prompts the film industry to “reevaluate its values and practices” to ensure no one is harmed again.
Judge: No new trial for Texas death row inmate Rodney Reed

Judge: No new trial for Texas death row inmate Rodney Reed

HOUSTON (AP) — A judge recommended no new trial for Texas death row inmate Rodney Reed, whose supporters point to evidence they say raises serious doubts about his guilt. Reed was condemned for the 1996 killing of 19-year-old Stacey Stites.
Canadian snowbirds head south as US land borders reopen

Canadian snowbirds head south as US land borders reopen

PHOENIX (AP) — Canadians Ian and Heather Stewart are savoring the idea of leaving behind this winter's subzero temperatures when the U.S.
COVID-19 global death count highlights vulnerabilities, lessons for Canada: experts

COVID-19 global death count highlights vulnerabilities, lessons for Canada: experts

As the global COVID-19 death toll surpassed five million this week, infectious disease and public health experts say it's a grim reminder of how the virus devastates vulnerable populations around the world, including in Canada.
Michelle Obama to speak with college students nationwide

Michelle Obama to speak with college students nationwide

NEW YORK (AP) — Michelle Obama's next promotion for her memoir “Becoming” will center on college students. The former first lady will appear Nov. 9 at 1 p.m.
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