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Sheriff: Deputies who didn't fire at Black man back on duty

Sheriff: Deputies who didn't fire at Black man back on duty

ELIZABETH CITY, N.C.
Brazil tops 400,000 virus deaths amid fears of renewed surge

Brazil tops 400,000 virus deaths amid fears of renewed surge

SAO PAULO — Brazil on Thursday became the second country to officially top 400,000 COVID-19 deaths, losing another 100,000 lives in just one month, as some health experts warn there may be gruesome days ahead when the Southern Hemisphere enters winte
Statues to hatchet-wielding colonist reconsidered

Statues to hatchet-wielding colonist reconsidered

BOSTON — A pair of fierce monuments honour an English colonist who, legend has it, slaughtered her Native American captors after the gruesome killing of her baby.
Idaho lawmaker accused of rape resigns after ethics ruling

Idaho lawmaker accused of rape resigns after ethics ruling

BOISE, Idaho — An Idaho lawmaker accused of rape by a 19-year-old legislative intern has resigned after an ethics committee found he should be formally censured. The investigation into Rep.
UK film academy suspends Noel Clarke over misconduct claims

UK film academy suspends Noel Clarke over misconduct claims

LONDON — Britain’s motion picture academy on Thursday suspended actor-director Noel Clarke after a newspaper reported that multiple women had accused him of sexual harassment or bullying.
8 indicted in alcohol-related death after fraternity party

8 indicted in alcohol-related death after fraternity party

TOLEDO, Ohio — Seven college students in Ohio and another man were indicted in the alcohol-related death of a 20-year-old who was found unconscious after a fraternity party, prosecutors said Thursday.
For Dave Grohl, what drives musicians is more than van

For Dave Grohl, what drives musicians is more than van

NEW YORK — Dave Grohl thought he was making a nostalgic film about the formative days of famous musicians. But then the pandemic happened.
US agency to look at bringing back bison on Montana refuge

US agency to look at bringing back bison on Montana refuge

BILLINGS, Mont. — U.S.
Jason Matthews, author of 'Red Sparrow' thrillers, dies

Jason Matthews, author of 'Red Sparrow' thrillers, dies

NEW YORK — Jason Matthews, an award-winning spy novelist who drew upon his long career in espionage and his admiration for John le Carre among others in crafting his popular “Red Sparrow" thrillers, has died at age 69.
Terraces of France's cafes, restaurants, to open next month

Terraces of France's cafes, restaurants, to open next month

PARIS — President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday that the outdoor terraces of France's cafes and restaurants will be allowed to reopen on May 19 along with museums, cinemas, theatres and concert halls under certain conditions.