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Trump to appear on 'Meet the Press' Sunday as Kristen Welker takes over as host

Trump to appear on 'Meet the Press' Sunday as Kristen Welker takes over as host

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump will give his first broadcast network interview since leaving office, sitting down this week with Kristen Welker as she debuts as host of NBC's “Meet the Press” Sunday.
Ontario education minister asks school board to halt library book removal process

Ontario education minister asks school board to halt library book removal process

Ontario's education minister has asked a school board west of Toronto to immediately stop its so-called "weeding" of school libraries after concerns were raised about how it was carrying out the process of assessing and removing older books.
Hudson River swimmer completes 315-mile trek, conquering fatigue, choppy water, rocks and pollution

Hudson River swimmer completes 315-mile trek, conquering fatigue, choppy water, rocks and pollution

NEW YORK (AP) — The Hudson River snakes through forests and rushes over boulders in the Adirondack Mountains before settling into a wide, slow flow closer to New York City. It stretches 315 miles (507 kilometers) from source to end.
Anthony Freud to retire as head of Lyric Opera of Chicago at end of 2023-24 season

Anthony Freud to retire as head of Lyric Opera of Chicago at end of 2023-24 season

CHICAGO (AP) — Anthony Freud will retire as general director of the Lyric Opera of Chicago at the end of the season, ending a 13-year tenure.
New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival expands schedule

New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival expands schedule

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Music enthusiasts get an extra day to revel in the sounds of Trombone Shorty, the Rebirth Brass Band, Irma Thomas and many more as the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival expands its schedule next year, organizers announced Wedn
Movie Review: 'A Million Miles Away' charms and inspires with the tale of an unlikely astronaut

Movie Review: 'A Million Miles Away' charms and inspires with the tale of an unlikely astronaut

If ever there was an inspirational story about reaching for the stars, it's “A Million Miles Away,” the real-life journey of a how a boy who grew up as a migrant farmworker became a NASA astronaut.
Ox-pulled floats with sacred images of Mary draw thousands to Portugal’s wine-country procession

Ox-pulled floats with sacred images of Mary draw thousands to Portugal’s wine-country procession

LAMEGO, Portugal (AP) — Galego and Cabano, two dark-haired oxen, pulled the sacred image of Our Lady of Remedies on a procession float for more than two hours through this small town in Portugal’s wine country.
National Book Award longlists released for young people's literature and works in translation

National Book Award longlists released for young people's literature and works in translation

NEW YORK (AP) — The National Book Award longlist for young people's literature features a range of grownup topics, from the deadly famine in Ukraine in the 1930s to the 1963 March on Washington to the underpinnings of the Internet.
Olivia Rodrigo announces 2024 arena world tour with The Breeders, Chappell Roan, PinkPantheress

Olivia Rodrigo announces 2024 arena world tour with The Breeders, Chappell Roan, PinkPantheress

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Olivia Rodrigo is going on tour, and she's bringing the next generation of pop talent — as well as a beloved '90s alt-rock band — with her.
Quebec politicians rail against 'English week' at Quebec junior college

Quebec politicians rail against 'English week' at Quebec junior college

Quebec politicians on Wednesday railed against a Quebec City junior college's decision to host a weeklong event promoting English, suggesting the initiative undermines efforts to protect French.
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