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ASCAP to honor Timbaland, Swizz Beatz and D-Nice

ASCAP to honor Timbaland, Swizz Beatz and D-Nice

NEW YORK (AP) — Three acts who kept music alive during the worldwide pandemic will be honored by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers later this month.
US trade deficit dips to $68.9 billion with exports up

US trade deficit dips to $68.9 billion with exports up

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. trade deficit narrowed in April to $68.9 billion as an improving global economy boosted sales of American exports.
All roads -- blocked off roads -- lead to Tokyo Olympics

All roads -- blocked off roads -- lead to Tokyo Olympics

TOKYO (AP) — Roads were being closed off Tuesday around Tokyo Olympic venues, including the new $1.4 billion National Stadium where the opening ceremony is set for July 23.
Spirituality underpins migrant activism in US borderlands

Spirituality underpins migrant activism in US borderlands

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Alvaro Enciso plants three or four crosses each week in Arizona's desert borderlands, amid the yellow-blossomed prickly pear and whip-like ocotillo, in honor of migrants who died on the northbound trek.
Florida judge favors pre-dawn partying in rowdy South Beach

Florida judge favors pre-dawn partying in rowdy South Beach

MIAMI (AP) — A South Florida judge has sided with the Clevelander hotel in a lawsuit over a new Miami Beach law that sets a 2 a.m. closing time in the South Beach entertainment district.
BioNTech founders contributing to book on COVID-19 vaccine

BioNTech founders contributing to book on COVID-19 vaccine

NEW YORK (AP) — The husband and wife team who helped make the first COVID-19 vaccine are contributing to a book about their efforts.
Polio: When vaccines and re-emergence were just as daunting

Polio: When vaccines and re-emergence were just as daunting

CINCINNATI (AP) — The COVID-19 pandemic and the distribution of the vaccines that will prevent it have surfaced haunting memories for Americans who lived through an earlier time when the country was swept by a virus that, for so long, appeared to hav
Retailers shine a spotlight on Black-owned beauty brands

Retailers shine a spotlight on Black-owned beauty brands

NEW YORK (AP) — When Rose Ingleton launched her own namesake skincare line two years ago, she couldn't break into the big chains and was forced to use her own funds and get financial help from family and friends.
China's wandering elephants becoming international stars

China's wandering elephants becoming international stars

BEIJING (AP) — Already famous at home, China’s wandering elephants are now becoming international stars.
CMT to honor Black country music pioneer Linda Martell

CMT to honor Black country music pioneer Linda Martell

NEW YORK (AP) — Linda Martell, one of the pioneers for Black acts in country music and the first Black woman to perform solo at the Grand Ole Opry, will be honored at the 2021 CMT Music Awards.
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