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MTV fires 'Siesta Key' star as new season continues

MTV fires 'Siesta Key' star as new season continues

SIESTA KEY, Fla. — One of the stars of MTV's Florida-based reality show “Siesta Key” has been fired. MTV posted the decision to remove Alex Kompothecras, 25, on the show's official Twitter account Tuesday evening.
German prosecutors charge Russian over brazen Berlin killing

German prosecutors charge Russian over brazen Berlin killing

BERLIN — German prosecutors on Thursday filed murder charges against a Russian man accused in the brazen daylight slaying in Berlin last year of a Georgian man, and said that the Russian state ordered the killing — adding to tensions between the two
World War II forces sweetheart singer Vera Lynn dies at 103

World War II forces sweetheart singer Vera Lynn dies at 103

LONDON — Dame Vera Lynn, the endearingly popular “Forces’ Sweetheart” who serenaded British troops abroad during World War II, has died at 103.
`That 70s Show' actor Danny Masterson charged in 3 rapes

`That 70s Show' actor Danny Masterson charged in 3 rapes

LOS ANGELES — “That ’70s Show” actor Danny Masterson was charged with the rapes of three women in the early 2000s, Los Angeles prosecutors said Wednesday, the culmination of a three-year investigation that resulted in a rare arrest of a famous Hollyw
After 100-day wait, English soccer returns and takes a knee

After 100-day wait, English soccer returns and takes a knee

MANCHESTER, England — Players kneeled in support of the Black Lives Matter movement and victims of the coronavirus were remembered as the Premier League made a sombre return on Wednesday from a 100-day shutdown that deprived England of its national s
Officer charged with murder for shooting Rayshard Brooks

Officer charged with murder for shooting Rayshard Brooks

ATLANTA — Prosecutors brought murder charges Wednesday against the white Atlanta police officer who shot Rayshard Brooks in the back, saying that Brooks was not a deadly threat and that the officer kicked the wounded black man and offered no medical
US virus outbreaks stir clash over masks, personal freedom

US virus outbreaks stir clash over masks, personal freedom

PHOENIX — When the coronavirus flared in China's capital this week, Beijing cancelled flights, suspended reopenings and described the situation as “extremely grave.” But with cases rising in some U.S.
Kentucky governor seeks to revive health insurance exchange

Kentucky governor seeks to revive health insurance exchange

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Oxford college recommends removal of Cecil Rhodes statue

Oxford college recommends removal of Cecil Rhodes statue

LONDON — The governing body of Oxford University’s Oriel College on Wednesday recommended the removal of a statue of Victorian imperialist Cecil Rhodes that has long been the target of protests — though it won’t be taken down immediately.
ABC's fall TV schedule is set, but virus has say on timing

ABC's fall TV schedule is set, but virus has say on timing

LOS ANGELES — ABC’s fall schedule released Wednesday optimistically details its plans, including a new thriller from the creator of “Big Little Lies.” But there’s a key element missing — the debut dates made uncertain by the coronavirus pandemic.