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Missouri crowds amid pandemic prompt real-life 'Footloose'

Missouri crowds amid pandemic prompt real-life 'Footloose'

ST. CHARLES, Mo. — With bars and nightclubs limiting capacity and closing early in the St. Louis area due to the coronavirus pandemic, neighbouring establishments in St.
Sir Harold Evans, crusading publisher and author, dies at 92

Sir Harold Evans, crusading publisher and author, dies at 92

NEW YORK — Sir Harold Evans, the charismatic publisher, author and muckraker who brought investigative moxie to the British press, newsmaking dash to the American book business through bestsellers like “Primary Colors” and synergetic buzz to all as a
Pageant powerhouse Venezuela to hold virtual beauty contest

Pageant powerhouse Venezuela to hold virtual beauty contest

CARACAS, Venezuela — For the first time in decades of Miss Venezuela competitions, the pageant powerhouse's so-called “most beautiful night” will not be live as organizers try to put on a compelling contest virtually amid a pandemic lockdown.
Sales of new homes surge 4.8% in August

Sales of new homes surge 4.8% in August

NEW YORK — The market for newly constructed homes in the U.S. continued its upward climb in August, despite the ongoing pandemic and lingering worries about the future of the U.S. economy.
Annual Lennon tribute, in 40th year, goes online

Annual Lennon tribute, in 40th year, goes online

NEW YORK — Like many other events, an annual John Lennon tribute concert that takes place in his adopted city of New York on his Oct. 9 birthday has been forced online because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Carole Baskin of 'Tiger King' fame sued for defamation

Carole Baskin of 'Tiger King' fame sued for defamation

ORLANDO, Fla. — Carole Baskin, who became a pop culture sensation due to Netflix’s docuseries “Tiger King,” is being sued for defamation by a former assistant.
'Grateful': Gigi Hadid welcomes baby girl with Zayn Malik

'Grateful': Gigi Hadid welcomes baby girl with Zayn Malik

LOS ANGELES — Model Gigi Hadid and her musician boyfriend Zayn Malik took to social media to celebrate the arrival of an infant girl, with dad saying he's “grateful" and “thankful.
Hong Kong activist Wong arrested over unauthorized assembly

Hong Kong activist Wong arrested over unauthorized assembly

Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong said he was arrested again Thursday for allegedly participating in an unauthorized assembly last October.
Choir practice in Spain infects 30 of 41 members with virus

Choir practice in Spain infects 30 of 41 members with virus

MADRID — At least 30 of 41 members of a gospel choir in northeastern Spain have contracted coronavirus following a rehearsal indoors with little air circulation, local authorities and the chorus say.
In Taylor case, limits of law overcome calls for justice

In Taylor case, limits of law overcome calls for justice

“Arrest the cops who killed Breonna Taylor” became a rallying cry this summer, emblazoned on T-shirts worn by celebrities and sports stars while protesters filled the streets demanding police accountability.