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Roaming exotic cat caught, but owner won't get it back

Roaming exotic cat caught, but owner won't get it back

ATLANTA (AP) — An exotic cat that was roaming parts of Atlanta has been captured, but the owner is being forced to give up her pet because it's illegal to keep such cats as pets in Georgia.
Todd Haynes doc seeks the genesis of the Velvet Underground

Todd Haynes doc seeks the genesis of the Velvet Underground

CANNES, France (AP) — The most often-repeated thing said about the Velvet Underground is Brian Eno's quip that the band didn't sell many records, but everyone who bought one started a band.
Marilyn Manson surrenders on New Hampshire assault warrant

Marilyn Manson surrenders on New Hampshire assault warrant

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rocker Marilyn Manson surrendered to police in Los Angeles last week in connection with a 2019 arrest warrant out of New Hampshire where he allegedly assaulted a videographer at a concert, authorities said.
FDA head calls for inquiry into Alzheimer's drug review

FDA head calls for inquiry into Alzheimer's drug review

WASHINGTON (AP) — The acting head of the Food and Drug Administration on Friday called for a government investigation into highly unusual contacts between her agency's drug reviewers and the maker of a controversial new Alzheimer's drug. Dr.
Maui seeks to quickly implement new tax on tourists

Maui seeks to quickly implement new tax on tourists

KAHULUI, Hawaii (AP) — Officials on Maui are moving quickly to implement a new tax on tourists. The move comes after state lawmakers overrode a veto by Hawaii Gov. David Ige this week.
Vaccinated teachers and students don't need masks, CDC says

Vaccinated teachers and students don't need masks, CDC says

NEW YORK (AP) — Vaccinated teachers and students don't need to wear masks inside school buildings, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday in relaxing its COVID-19 guidelines.
Paris police release rapper Lil Baby, hand him drug fine

Paris police release rapper Lil Baby, hand him drug fine

PARIS (AP) — Paris police released rapper Lil Baby from custody on Friday after fining him for having cannabis in his car, according to the city prosecutor's office. He was stopped along with NBA star James Harden, who was frisked but not detained.
Travel firms sue UK government over its travel restrictions

Travel firms sue UK government over its travel restrictions

LONDON (AP) — A group of British airports and airlines took the U.K. government to court Friday, demanding it disclose the evidence behind its coronavirus travel restrictions that they say is ruining their business.
Widow of former Egyptian President Anwar Sadat dies in Egypt

Widow of former Egyptian President Anwar Sadat dies in Egypt

CAIRO (AP) — Jehan Sadat, widow of former Egyptian President Anwar Sadat, the first Arab leader to make peace with Israel, died in Egypt on Friday. She was 87.
Floats, horses and bands but no spectators as parade kicks off return of Stampede

Floats, horses and bands but no spectators as parade kicks off return of Stampede

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampede is back and kicked off Friday morning with the usual array of floats, bands, horses and dignitaries. But the first parade since the COVID-19 pandemic was missing one main ingredient from the past — spectators.
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