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A century later, victory gardens connect Americans again

A century later, victory gardens connect Americans again

NASHVILLE — During World War I, posters proclaiming “Food will win the war” encouraged Americans to grow victory gardens. A century later, home gardeners are returning to that idea in the fight against a global pandemic.
Fans sue MLB, teams over ticket money, ask for class action

Fans sue MLB, teams over ticket money, ask for class action

LOS ANGELES — A pair of fans in New York sued Major League Baseball, Commissioner Rob Manfred and the 30 teams, asking for their money back for tickets and for certification of class-action status. The lawsuit was filed Monday in U.S.

Alaska Native group sues Neiman Marcus over coat's design

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — An Alaska Native cultural organization is suing luxury retailer Neiman Marcus, saying the Dallas-based company violated copyright and American Indian arts protection laws in selling a knit coat with a geometric design borrowed fro

Robert Loomis, editor of Angelou, Styron, dies at 93

NEW YORK — Robert Loomis, a blue-chip editor of old-fashioned sense and persistence who in more than 50 years at Random House encouraged, prodded and befriended William Styron, Maya Angelou, Calvin Trillin and many others, has died.

Review: New tales for L'Engle fans in 'Moment of Tenderness'

“The Moment of Tenderness,” by Madeleine L'Engle (Grand Central Publishing) “The Moment of Tenderness” gifts readers with a new batch of stories from the late Madeleine L’Engle, beloved bestselling author of “A Wrinkle in Time.
Uffizi, accustomed to taming crowds, looks to outbreak's end

Uffizi, accustomed to taming crowds, looks to outbreak's end

ROME — The director of Italy's Uffizi Galleries is predicting a boom in visitors after coronavirus restrictions end, judging by what happened after previous emergencies closed down one of the world’s most popular museums.
Warner Bros. delays many releases including 'The Batman'

Warner Bros. delays many releases including 'The Batman'

LOS ANGELES — Warner Bros. is delaying a batch of theatrical releases including “The Batman” and “The Sopranos” prequel “The Many Saints of Newark.
Warner Bros. delays many releases including 'The Batman'

Warner Bros. delays many releases including 'The Batman'

LOS ANGELES — Warner Bros. is delaying a batch of theatrical releases including “The Batman” and “The Sopranos” prequel “The Many Saints of Newark.
Sirio Maccioni, who opened famed eatery Le Cirque, dies

Sirio Maccioni, who opened famed eatery Le Cirque, dies

NEW YORK — Italian restaurateur Sirio Maccioni, who opened the celebrated French restaurant Le Cirque and watched it grow into arguably Manhattan’s favourite dining room of the rich and famous, has died in Italy. He was 88.
Sirio Maccioni, who opened famed eatery Le Cirque, dies

Sirio Maccioni, who opened famed eatery Le Cirque, dies

NEW YORK — Italian restaurateur Sirio Maccioni, who opened the celebrated French restaurant Le Cirque and watched it grow into arguably Manhattan’s favourite dining room of the rich and famous, has died in Italy. He was 88.
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