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Janice Mirikitani, poet, San Francisco church leader, dies

Janice Mirikitani, poet, San Francisco church leader, dies

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Janice Mirikitani, a beloved San Francisco poet laureate who together with her husband ran the city's Glide Memorial Church, which caters to the poor and homeless, has died. She was 80.
Taiwan Swinging Skirts LPGA canceled

Taiwan Swinging Skirts LPGA canceled

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The LPGA Tour and the Swinging Skirts Golf Foundation canceled the Taiwan Swinging Skirts LPGA on Thursday because of ongoing travel and border restrictions and current health concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Latest: US health officials to release new COVID-19 data

The Latest: US health officials to release new COVID-19 data

NEW YORK -- U.S. health officials are expected to release new data about the spread of COVID-19 on Friday that led to their decision to recommend that vaccinated people wear masks in some situations, a reversal of previous guidance.
Florida zoo: Man injured by jaguar after crossing barrier

Florida zoo: Man injured by jaguar after crossing barrier

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A man was injured by a jaguar at a Florida zoo after climbing over a barrier and moving too close to the animal's enclosure, officials said.
George Clinton, Remy Ma, KRS-One to headline free concerts

George Clinton, Remy Ma, KRS-One to headline free concerts

NEW YORK (AP) — Remy Ma, George Clinton and KRS-One are among the headliners of a series of free concerts next month meant to celebrate New York City's emergence from the coronavirus pandemic, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Thursday.
Because of virus, survey detailing American life is cut back

Because of virus, survey detailing American life is cut back

Because of quality concerns caused by the pandemic, data from an annual Census Bureau survey that provides a wide-ranging picture of the U.S.
Scarlett Johansson sues Disney over ‘Black Widow’ release

Scarlett Johansson sues Disney over ‘Black Widow’ release

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Scarlett Johansson is suing the Walt Disney Co. over its streaming release of “Black Widow,” which she said breached her contract and deprived her of potential earnings.
Ex-Cardinal McCarrick charged with sexually assaulting teen

Ex-Cardinal McCarrick charged with sexually assaulting teen

BOSTON (AP) — Former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, who was defrocked after a Vatican investigation confirmed he had sexually molested adults as well as children, has been charged with sexually assaulting a teenage boy during a wedding reception in Mas
Climate bid faces tricky path over money for electric cars

Climate bid faces tricky path over money for electric cars

WASHINGTON (AP) — The bipartisan compromise on infrastructure cuts in half President Joe Biden’s call for $15 billion to build 500,000 electric vehicle charging outlets, raising the stakes as the administration seeks to win auto industry cooperation
Acclaimed TV series 'Mohawk Girls' makes U.S. debut on NBC streamer Peacock

Acclaimed TV series 'Mohawk Girls' makes U.S. debut on NBC streamer Peacock

MONTREAL — U.S. viewers are getting a chance to meet the "Mohawk Girls." NBC's streaming service Peacock has picked up the acclaimed TV series, which originally aired on APTN from 2014 to 2017.
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