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Schools try pep-rally tactics to get students vaccinated

Schools try pep-rally tactics to get students vaccinated

SAN DIEGO (AP) — A growing number of public schools are using mascots, food trucks and prize giveaways to create a pep-rally atmosphere aimed at encouraging students to get vaccinated against the coronavirus before summer vacation.
Alex Trebek gets posthumous Daytime Emmy Award nomination for 'Jeopardy!'

Alex Trebek gets posthumous Daytime Emmy Award nomination for 'Jeopardy!'

TORONTO — Late Canadian "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek is up for a posthumous Daytime Emmy Award. The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences named the Sudbury, Ont.
100 Iraqi families from IS-linked camp in Syria repatriated

100 Iraqi families from IS-linked camp in Syria repatriated

QAYARA, Iraq (AP) — Nearly a dozen buses carrying 100 Iraqi families who lived in a sprawling Syrian camp for supporters and families of Islamic State militants returned to Iraq on Tuesday, where public opinion is divided about their return.
The Latest: WH adviser: 'Get to bottom' of virus origins

The Latest: WH adviser: 'Get to bottom' of virus origins

WASHINGTON — White House coronavirus adviser Andy Slavitt says “we need to get to the bottom” of the origins of the pandemic pathogen and the World Health Organization and China need to do more to provide definitive answers for the global community.
Review: How a mini-navy was pivotal to Revolutionary success

Review: How a mini-navy was pivotal to Revolutionary success

“The Indispensables: The Diverse Soldier-Mariners who Shaped the County, Formed the Navy, and Rowed Washington Across the Delaware,” by Patrick K.
'Schitt's Creek' coffee-table book 'Best Wishes, Warm Regards' due this fall

'Schitt's Creek' coffee-table book 'Best Wishes, Warm Regards' due this fall

TORONTO — "Schitt's Creek" is coming to a coffee table near you. New York-based publisher Black Dog & Leventhal says it plans to release a "Schitt's Creek" keepsake book by series co-creators and stars Daniel Levy and Eugene Levy.
Listen to your father: Herta finds success working with dad

Listen to your father: Herta finds success working with dad

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Michael and Marco Andretti had epic screaming matches during races. Bobby Rahal found “No kid wants to listen to their dad” when he worked with his son, Graham.
Israel media urge Twitter, Facebook to stop anti-press hate

Israel media urge Twitter, Facebook to stop anti-press hate

JERUSALEM (AP) — Major Israeli news outlets Tuesday called on Facebook and Twitter to halt what they said were social media posts inciting violence against journalists after a rash of attacks and death threats targeting reporters.
The top 10 audiobooks on Audible.com

The top 10 audiobooks on Audible.com

Nonfiction 1. Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey, narrated by the author (Random House Audio) 2. The Riddle of Emmon Bodfish by Paul Holes, Peter McDonnell and Josh Sanburn, narrated by Paul Holes and Jim Clemente (Audible Original) 3.
DC files antitrust case vs Amazon over treatment of vendors

DC files antitrust case vs Amazon over treatment of vendors

WASHINGTON (AP) — The District of Columbia has sued Amazon, accusing the online retail giant of anticompetitive practices in its treatment of sellers on its platform.
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