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Wasn't polio wiped out? Why it is still a problem in some countries

Wasn't polio wiped out? Why it is still a problem in some countries

LONDON (AP) — Polio was eliminated from most parts of the world as part of a decadeslong effort by the World Health Organization and partners to wipe out the disease.
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Town officials shut down a boy's ice cream stand. Fundraisers and death threats followed

Town officials shut down a boy's ice cream stand. Fundraisers and death threats followed

NORWOOD, Mass. (AP) — Bored and looking for something to do this summer, Danny Doherty hatched a plan to raise money for his brother's hockey team by selling homemade ice cream.
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Bayreuth to present special Ring Cycle in 2026; 30 sellouts this year as ticket sales rebound

Bayreuth to present special Ring Cycle in 2026; 30 sellouts this year as ticket sales rebound

A special Ring Cycle will be performed for the 150th anniversary Bayreuth Festival in 2026, the annual Richard Wagner showcase said as this season’s schedule ended with sellouts for all 30 performances.
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What's hot in theaters? Old movies - and some that aren't so old

What's hot in theaters? Old movies - and some that aren't so old

NEW YORK (AP) — When Jennifer Kent’s “The Babadook” opened in theaters a decade ago, it played at two cinemas. When it returns to theaters next month, it will be in 500. “It’s strange but in a wonderful way.
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Megan Thee Stallion hosts, Taylor Swift dominates: Here's what to know about the 2024 MTV VMAs

Megan Thee Stallion hosts, Taylor Swift dominates: Here's what to know about the 2024 MTV VMAs

NEW YORK (AP) — Rapper, singer, songwriter, businesswoman, hot girl summer purveyor and now... award show host? Megan Thee Stallion will host the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards .
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Q&A: Zedd waited nine years to release a new album. He says the kaleidoscopic 'Telos' is 'timeless'

Q&A: Zedd waited nine years to release a new album. He says the kaleidoscopic 'Telos' is 'timeless'

LOS ANGELES (AP) — It has been almost a decade since Zedd, the Grammy - winning producer and DJ, released his sophomore album, “True Colors.” A lot can happen in that time.
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Deal reached with Norfolk Southern to expand rail service in parts of Virginia

Deal reached with Norfolk Southern to expand rail service in parts of Virginia

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — State officials approved a deal Tuesday with Norfolk Southern to expand commuter and passenger rail services in southwestern and northern Virginia.
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Congresswomen press FDA on why a proposal to ban hair-straightening chemicals is delayed

Congresswomen press FDA on why a proposal to ban hair-straightening chemicals is delayed

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Golden Globes tap Nikki Glaser to be the telecast's next host

Golden Globes tap Nikki Glaser to be the telecast's next host

NEW YORK (AP) — Comedian and actor Nikki Glaser has been picked to host the next Golden Globes , adding an edgy voice known for mercilessly teasing the rich and powerful. Glaser will make her Globe debut Jan.
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Percival Everett, Louise Erdrich and Jason Reynolds among finalists for $50,000 Kirkus Prizes

Percival Everett, Louise Erdrich and Jason Reynolds among finalists for $50,000 Kirkus Prizes

NEW YORK (AP) — Percival Everett's “James,” a reworking of Mark Twain's “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” from the enslaved Jim's perspective, is among the fiction finalists for the 11th annual Kirkus Prize.
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