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US vows more returns of looted antiquities as Italy celebrates latest haul of 600 artifacts

US vows more returns of looted antiquities as Italy celebrates latest haul of 600 artifacts

ROME (AP) — Italy on Tuesday celebrated the return of around 600 antiquities from the U.S., including ancient bronze statues, gold coins, mosaics and manuscripts valued at 60 million euros ($65 million), that were looted years ago, sold to U.S.
The screen set up to block tourist snapshots of Mount Fuji has several holes in it

The screen set up to block tourist snapshots of Mount Fuji has several holes in it

TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese town that erected a huge black screen last week in an attempt to stop tourists from snapping photos of Mount Fuji and overcrowding the area has discovered holes in the screen and is working to repair them, officials said Tuesd
What is Manhattanhenge and when can you see it?

What is Manhattanhenge and when can you see it?

NEW YORK (AP) — Twice per year, New Yorkers and visitors are treated to a phenomenon known as Manhattanhenge, when the setting sun aligns with the Manhattan street grid and sinks below the horizon framed in a canyon of skyscrapers.
Proposed gender identity measure fails to qualify for California ballot

Proposed gender identity measure fails to qualify for California ballot

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Californians won't be voting this November on a policy that would have required schools to notify parents if their child asks to change their gender identification.
CBC News' Adrienne Arsenault among Canadian Screen Awards winners at industry gala

CBC News' Adrienne Arsenault among Canadian Screen Awards winners at industry gala

TORONTO — CBC News anchor Adrienne Arsenault and reporter Jorge Barrera of "The National" took home two of the top news prizes at the first of several industry galas for the Canadian Screen Awards.
Melinda French Gates to donate $1 billion over next 2 years in support of women's rights

Melinda French Gates to donate $1 billion over next 2 years in support of women's rights

Melinda French Gates says she will be donating $1 billion over the next two years to individuals and organizations working on behalf of women and families globally, including on reproductive rights in the United States.
Rapper Sean Kingston agrees to return to Florida, where he and mother are charged with $1M in fraud

Rapper Sean Kingston agrees to return to Florida, where he and mother are charged with $1M in fraud

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.
Review: 'Robot Dreams' is more profound than it has any right to be

Review: 'Robot Dreams' is more profound than it has any right to be

It’s one of those strange but immutable truths of the movies that a song like Earth, Wind & Fire’s “September” can play in roughly a thousand films before a movie about a dog and a robot comes along and blows them all out of the water.
Albert Ruddy, Oscar-winning producer of 'The Godfather' and 'Million Dollar Baby,' dies at 94

Albert Ruddy, Oscar-winning producer of 'The Godfather' and 'Million Dollar Baby,' dies at 94

NEW YORK (AP) — Albert S.
More people make 'no-buy year' pledges as overspending or climate worries catch up with them

More people make 'no-buy year' pledges as overspending or climate worries catch up with them

NEW YORK (AP) — A 35-year-old Brooklyn resident gave up buying new clothes. A 22-year old in San Diego swore off retail therapy at Target . A 26-year old in England banned carbonated drinks from her shopping list.
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