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Saudi Arabia to hold 'very limited' hajj due to virus

Saudi Arabia to hold 'very limited' hajj due to virus

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Saudi Arabia said Tuesday that because of the coronavirus only “very limited numbers” of people will be allowed to perform the annual hajj pilgrimage that traditionally draws around 2 million Muslims from around the worl
NASCAR rallies around Wallace as FBI investigates noose

NASCAR rallies around Wallace as FBI investigates noose

Bubba Wallace steered the No. 43 to the front of pit road, NASCAR champion Kyle Busch pushing the famous car on one side and close friend Ryan Blaney pushing on the other. The entire 40-driver field and all their crew members followed.
Golden Globes set Feb. 28 for pandemic--delayed ceremony

Golden Globes set Feb. 28 for pandemic--delayed ceremony

LOS ANGELES — The Golden Globes is refusing to let the pandemic get in the way of its party. The ceremony will be held Feb.
Viggo Mortensen's career to be honoured by Spanish festival

Viggo Mortensen's career to be honoured by Spanish festival

MADRID — The career of Viggo Mortensen, Aragorn in the popular trilogy “Lord of the Rings” and a protagonist in the Academy Award-winning “Green Book,” will be honoured at this year’s San Sebastian Film Festival.
Wirecard scandal: Missing billions likely don't exist

Wirecard scandal: Missing billions likely don't exist

BERLIN — German payment service provider Wirecard said Monday it has concluded that 1.9 billion euros ($2.
'Jaws,' 'Black Panther' and more coming back to the drive-in

'Jaws,' 'Black Panther' and more coming back to the drive-in

“Jaws,” “Black Panther” and “Back to the Future” are just a few of the modern popcorn classics coming to the drive-in this summer.
Existing home sale plunge 9.7% in 3rd straight monthly drop

Existing home sale plunge 9.7% in 3rd straight monthly drop

WASHINGTON — Existing home sales in the U.S. plunged 9.7% in May. It was the third straight monthly decline and further evidence of the harm the virus pandemic has done to the housing market.
Comedian DL Hughley COVID-19 positive after fainting onstage

Comedian DL Hughley COVID-19 positive after fainting onstage

NASHVILLE — Comedian D.L. Hughley announced he tested positive for COVID-19 after collapsing onstage during a performance in Nashville, Tennessee.
Did TikTok teens, K-Pop fans punk Trump's comeback rally?

Did TikTok teens, K-Pop fans punk Trump's comeback rally?

OAKLAND, Calif.
Shakira, Dwayne Johnson highlight coronavirus equity concert

Shakira, Dwayne Johnson highlight coronavirus equity concert

NEW YORK — Dwayne Johnson will host and Shakira, Miley Cyrus and Jennifer Hudson will perform on a globally broadcast concert calling on world leaders to make coronavirus tests and treatment available and equitable for all.
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