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Justices say accident victims can sue Ford in state courts

Justices say accident victims can sue Ford in state courts

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the Ford Motor Co. can be sued in the state courts of people who were killed or seriously injured in accidents involving Ford vehicles.
Powell likens Fed's pandemic response to British at Dunkirk

Powell likens Fed's pandemic response to British at Dunkirk

WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell compared the actions taken by the central bank early in the pandemic as the economy barrelled toward a recession to British efforts in World War II to evacuate troops at Dunkirk.
Denmark prolongs suspension of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine

Denmark prolongs suspension of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine

COPENHAGEN — Danish officials decided Thursday to prolong their suspension of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine by three weeks while they continue evaluating a potential link with blood clots even though European Union regulators who looked into the i
Chrissy Teigen deletes Twitter account, citing negativity

Chrissy Teigen deletes Twitter account, citing negativity

LOS ANGELES — Chrissy Teigen has deleted her popular Twitter account, saying the site no longer plays a positive role in her life. “For over 10 years you guys have been my world,” Teigen wrote to her 13.7 million followers Wednesday night.
New 'Lord of the Rings' edition to include Tolkien artwork

New 'Lord of the Rings' edition to include Tolkien artwork

NEW YORK — An upcoming edition of J.R.R. Tolkien's “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy will include paintings, drawings and other illustrations by the British author for the first time since it was published in the mid-1950s.
Former composer, wife invite viewers to 'Stump the Maestro'

Former composer, wife invite viewers to 'Stump the Maestro'

AVENTURA, Fla. — Name a show tune, jazz standard or movie score, and chances are 91-year-old Peter Fuchs can not only hum it, but play it from memory on his keyboard.
'Nomadland' wins PGA Award, cementing front-runner status

'Nomadland' wins PGA Award, cementing front-runner status

NEW YORK — Chloé Zhao's “Nomadland" cemented its Oscar front-runner status Wednesday, winning the top award at the 32nd annual Producers Guild of America Awards.
Poet Amanda Gorman revisits inaugural triumph with Oprah

Poet Amanda Gorman revisits inaugural triumph with Oprah

LOS ANGELES — Amanda Gorman revisits her inauguration day poetry reading that wowed observers, among them Oprah Winfrey, in the Apple TV+ series “The Oprah Conversation.
UK court rejects Depp bid to appeal 'wife beater' ruling

UK court rejects Depp bid to appeal 'wife beater' ruling

LONDON — A British court on Thursday refused Johnny Depp permission to appeal a judge’s ruling that he assaulted ex-wife Amber Heard, saying his attempt to overturn the decision had “no real prospect of success.
Government revises 4th quarter GDP up slightly to 4.3%

Government revises 4th quarter GDP up slightly to 4.3%

WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 4.