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City naming sewage plant after John Oliver

City naming sewage plant after John Oliver

DANBURY, Conn. — A Connecticut town's officials are showing comedian John Oliver what they think about his expletive-filled rant about their city — they're naming the local sewage treatment plant after him.
Former Chicago, Las Vegas mobster Frank Cullotta dies at 81

Former Chicago, Las Vegas mobster Frank Cullotta dies at 81

LAS VEGAS — Frank Cullotta, a former mobster turned government witness who had a cameo role in the 1995 movie “Casino” and later was a Las Vegas mob museum tour guide, has died. He was 81.
NFB launches short film collection about Canadian experience of COVID-19

NFB launches short film collection about Canadian experience of COVID-19

The National Film Board of Canada is rolling out an online collection of 30 stories about how Canadians are experiencing the COVID-19 crisis.
'Hoax' book reveals extent of internal unease at Fox

'Hoax' book reveals extent of internal unease at Fox

NEW YORK — Brian Stelter knows critics accuse Fox News of bending the truth in order to maintain its staunch support of and closeness to President Donald Trump. As CNN media reporter and host of “Reliable Sources,” he's often one of them.
Liz Weston: The 2 costs that can make or break your nest egg

Liz Weston: The 2 costs that can make or break your nest egg

If you earn a decent income but have trouble saving, the culprits could be the roof over your head and the car in your driveway.
Berlin Film Festival to make acting prizes gender neutral

Berlin Film Festival to make acting prizes gender neutral

BERLIN — The organizers of the Berlin International Film Festival say they will stop awarding separate acting prizes to women and men beginning next year.
'Watermelon men' prank Montreal residents with produce in name of 'chaotic good'

'Watermelon men' prank Montreal residents with produce in name of 'chaotic good'

Their mission was simple, if a little underripe. Under the cover of darkness, two men in hoodies drove through the Montreal residential neighbourhood of Bois-Franc as their unsuspecting targets slept soundly through the night.
Medora tourism dampened, not decimated by pandemic

Medora tourism dampened, not decimated by pandemic

BISMARCK, N.D. — On a chilly spring day in the tourist town of Medora, local business owners gathered outside in a parking lot, each 6 feet from the others.
California wildfires some of largest in state history

California wildfires some of largest in state history

SAN FRANCISCO — Lightning-sparked wildfires in Northern California exploded in size Friday to become some of the largest in state history, forcing thousands to flee and destroying hundreds of homes and other structures as reinforcements began arrivin
Mural highlights Dolly Parton's Black Lives Matter quote

Mural highlights Dolly Parton's Black Lives Matter quote

NASHVILLE — Tourists are flocking to Nashville to see a new mural of Dolly Parton that celebrates her position on Black Lives Matter.
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