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Music world to conductor Seiji Ozawa: Happy 85th birthday

Music world to conductor Seiji Ozawa: Happy 85th birthday

BOSTON — The Boston Symphony Orchestra is asking the music world to help it celebrate former conductor Seiji Ozawa's 85th birthday Tuesday. The orchestra is encouraging fans to honour his birthday on social media with the hashtag #happybirthdayseiji.
Miranda Lambert leads CMA noms, Luke Combs' streak continues

Miranda Lambert leads CMA noms, Luke Combs' streak continues

NASHVILLE — Country star Miranda Lambert turns her “Wildcard” into an ace as she’s the leading nominee at the 2020 Country Music Association Awards, including her first entertainer of the year nomination in five years.
Venice reclaims spotlight as 1st COVID-era film fest opens

Venice reclaims spotlight as 1st COVID-era film fest opens

VENICE, Italy — Venice is reclaiming its place as a top cultural destination with the opening of the Venice Film Festival — the first major in-person cinema showcase of the coronavirus era after Cannes cancelled and other international festivals opte
Kanye West sues to be listed on West Virginia ballot

Kanye West sues to be listed on West Virginia ballot

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Rapper Kanye West has sued the West Virginia Secretary of State's Office after being told his bid to get on the ballot for president came up short on qualified signatures.
Boy Scouts launch ads on how abuse victims can seek money

Boy Scouts launch ads on how abuse victims can seek money

NEW YORK — Under the supervision of a bankruptcy judge, the Boy Scouts of America has launched a nationwide advertising campaign to notify victims of decades-old sex abuse by Scout leaders that they have until Nov.
Meals on heels: San Francisco drag queens deliver amid virus

Meals on heels: San Francisco drag queens deliver amid virus

SAN FRANCISCO — These divas deliver.
Surgery backlog due to COVID-19 could take 84 weeks to clear: study

Surgery backlog due to COVID-19 could take 84 weeks to clear: study

TORONTO — A new study suggests it could take more than a year and a half to clear the backlog of surgeries in Ontario hospitals caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Third virus vaccine reaches major hurdle: final US testing

Third virus vaccine reaches major hurdle: final US testing

A handful of the dozens of experimental COVID-19 vaccines in human testing have reached the last and biggest hurdle — looking for the needed proof that they really work as a U.S.
Athletes made statement last week, but experts say movement needs to continue

Athletes made statement last week, but experts say movement needs to continue

Fergie Jenkins can't remember having discussions with his teammates about the racism he experienced as a Black, minor-league pitcher in the American deep south in the early 1960s. Instead, the Chatham, Ont.
Terry Fox Run goes virtual for 40th anniversary of Marathon of Hope

Terry Fox Run goes virtual for 40th anniversary of Marathon of Hope

TORONTO — Organizers of the Terry Fox Run are marking this year's 40th anniversary of the Marathon of Hope with a virtual event.
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