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In Detroit, NYC, kindness comes one slice of pizza at a time

In Detroit, NYC, kindness comes one slice of pizza at a time

NEW YORK — Before the pandemic, Shalinder Singh spent Sundays at his gurdwara, helping serve a community meal for 300 people or more at the Sikh place of worship in suburban Detroit. Now, he’s all about pizza.
Oil, tourism, seafood -- all hit in Louisiana virus fight

Oil, tourism, seafood -- all hit in Louisiana virus fight

NEW ORLEANS — Every Labor Day weekend, St. Mary Parish celebrates two industries at a tourist event with a seemingly improbable title: the Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival.
‘Little Fires Everywhere’ director Lynn Shelton dies at 54

‘Little Fires Everywhere’ director Lynn Shelton dies at 54

LOS ANGELES — Lynn Shelton, an independent filmmaker who directed “Humpday” and “Little Fires Everywhere,” has died. She was 54.
Fred Willard, the comedic improv-style actor, has died at 86

Fred Willard, the comedic improv-style actor, has died at 86

LOS ANGELES — Fred Willard, the comedic actor whose improv style kept him relevant for more than 50 years in films like “This Is Spinal Tap,” “Best In Show” and “Anchorman,” has died. He was 86.
'COVID toes,' other rashes latest possible rare virus signs

'COVID toes,' other rashes latest possible rare virus signs

Skin doctors suddenly are looking at a lot of toes — whether by emailed picture or video visit — as concern grows that for some people, a sign of COVID-19 may pop up in an unusual spot.
New chapter: Bibliophiles thrilled as many bookstores set to reopen

New chapter: Bibliophiles thrilled as many bookstores set to reopen

Laura Demers loves the bookstore experience so much, she'll take road trips to indie shops throughout southwestern Ontario to soak in the full book-buying experience. No ebooks, algorithms or online suggestions needed.
No contest: In corona era, Eurovision seeks to unite Europe

No contest: In corona era, Eurovision seeks to unite Europe

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — This was no contest. Shut down by the coronavirus crisis, Europe’s annual musical spectacular that pits countries against one another instead sought to unite them Saturday.
Adopt a grandparent: Young help the old in Bolivian pandemic

Adopt a grandparent: Young help the old in Bolivian pandemic

LA PAZ, Bolivia — Sergio Royela lived far from his parents in Bolivia and was concerned how they were faring in the quarantine imposed by interim President Jeanine Áñez to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
'Everyone has a story': How will world remember pandemic?

'Everyone has a story': How will world remember pandemic?

CHICAGO — Artist Obi Uwakwe was driving through Chicago’s empty streets, camera on his lap to document life during COVID-19, when he saw something that made him stop: a casket being carried out of a church while a few mourners stood by, their faces c
'Everyone has a story': How will world remember pandemic?

'Everyone has a story': How will world remember pandemic?

CHICAGO — Artist Obi Uwakwe was driving through Chicago’s empty streets, camera on his lap to document life during COVID-19, when he saw something that made him stop: a casket being carried out of a church while a few mourners stood by, their faces c
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