Terror trial for former ETA leader is adjourned over virus
Terror trial for former ETA leader is adjourned over virus
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PARIS (AP) - A Paris court ordered Monday that the appeals trial of former ETA political chief Jose Antonio Urrutikoetxea Bengoetxea will be adjourned because the COVID-19 pandemic prevented key witnesses from taking the stand. The date for a new hearing wa
AP PHOTOS: US pandemic toll: In 1 year, half a million lives
AP PHOTOS: US pandemic toll: In 1 year, half a million lives
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Just one year ago, America had no idea. Life in February 2020 still felt normal. Concern was building about a mystery respiratory illness that had just been named COVID-19. There was panic buying, and a sense of trepidation. Yet it was tempered by a large do
Norway museum: Munch wrote 'madman' sentence on 'The Scream'
Norway museum: Munch wrote 'madman' sentence on 'The Scream'
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COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) - Norway’s National Museum says a small, barely visible sentence written with a pencil on Edvard Munch’s 1893 masterpiece “The Scream” was penned by the Norwegian painter himself. The painting which shows a waif-like figure cr
America's pandemic toll: In one year, half a million lives
America's pandemic toll: In one year, half a million lives
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Just one year ago, America had no idea. Life in February 2020 still felt normal. Concern was building about a mystery respiratory illness that had just been named COVID-19. There was panic buying, and a sense of trepidation. Yet it was tempered by a large do
EU slaps sanctions on 19 more Venezuelan officials
EU slaps sanctions on 19 more Venezuelan officials
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BRUSSELS (AP) - The European Union on Monday imposed sanctions on 19 more officials in Venezuela accused of undermining democracy or rights abuses in the crisis-torn South American country. EU foreign ministers targeted the 19 with asset freezes and travel ba
Survey: German business optimism up despite pandemic burdens
Survey: German business optimism up despite pandemic burdens
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FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) - Optimism rose among German businesses in February, according to a closely watched survey - despite a worrisome flattening out in the decline of infections. The index of business sentiment compiled by the Ifo institute showed that ind
Visitation up and down at North Dakota's top tourist spot
Visitation up and down at North Dakota's top tourist spot
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BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - Visitation to North Dakota’s No. 1 tourist attraction fell last year, but it wasn’t all because of the coronavirus pandemic. Theodore Roosevelt National Park saw about 558,000 visitors in 2020, the fewest since 2013. Visitation fell
New Zealand remembers 185 who died in quake 10 years ago
New Zealand remembers 185 who died in quake 10 years ago
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WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) - New Zealand lowered its flags on Monday and made special note of those who couldn't travel as it marked the 10th anniversary of the Christchurch earthquake that killed 185 people. Hundreds of people attended an outdoor service i
Museum founded by Holocaust survivor reopens in Indiana
Museum founded by Holocaust survivor reopens in Indiana
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TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) - A western Indiana museum founded by a Holocaust survivor who championed forgiveness has reopened following a six-month-long closure prompted by the coronavirus pandemic. The CANDLES Holocaust Museum and Education Center reopened in Te
Residents protest short comment period for Alaska mine
Residents protest short comment period for Alaska mine
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BETHEL, Alaska (AP) - Some Alaska residents in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta have raised concerns that 15 days is not enough time to submit public comment on a dozen water right permits granted to an open pit mine, especially with limited internet access in rura
Indiana's Brown County State Park added to National Register
Indiana's Brown County State Park added to National Register
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NASHVILLE, Ind. (AP) - Southern Indiana’s popular Brown County State Park has been added to the National Register of Historic Places, making it the state’s largest historic district. The park's recent addition to the National Register is “a great honor
Museums form World War II Heritage Trail across Georgia
Museums form World War II Heritage Trail across Georgia
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SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) - A group of museums and historic sites are working together to promote a Georgia World War II Heritage Trail with stops across the state. The trail officially launched Tuesday and ties together 10 sites connected to Georgia’s history du
No charges after Wyoming grizzly feeding investigation
No charges after Wyoming grizzly feeding investigation
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JACKSON, Wyo. (AP) - On a Friday afternoon last October, game warden Brian DeBolt and federal special agent Steve Stoinski drove to the Solitude Subdivision in response to a report of a resident feeding grizzly bears. Arriving at the home in the neighborhood
Get photogenic at The Pose Experience selfie museum
Get photogenic at The Pose Experience selfie museum
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SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (AP) - It’s hard not to make yourself look photogenic at this new space in Metro Detroit. This is The Pose Experience, selfie museum and interactive event space, now open in Southfield. Located at 15618 West 10 Mile Road, this space isn’
Italy taps German archaeologist to oversee Pompeii ruins
Italy taps German archaeologist to oversee Pompeii ruins
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ROME (AP) - A German-born archaeologist has been chosen to be the next director of Pompeii, which is still revealing its ancient mysteries centuries after a volcanic eruption destroyed the Roman city and is one of Italy’s most popular tourist sites. Cultur
Tribes have high hopes as Haaland confirmation hearing nears
Tribes have high hopes as Haaland confirmation hearing nears
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FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) - Deb Haaland stood with fellow tribal members protesting an oil pipeline outside a reservation in North Dakota, advocated for protecting cultural landmarks in her home state of New Mexico and pointedly told government witnesses in a hea
Scientists look at how some Yellowstone wolves avoid mange
Scientists look at how some Yellowstone wolves avoid mange
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BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) - After 25 years of inbreeding, Yellowstone National Park’s wolves are becoming more genetically similar, researchers have found. “They’re still a really healthy population,” said Alexandra DeCandia, who looked into wolf genetics
3 Louisiana routes get federal designations
3 Louisiana routes get federal designations
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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - The state tourism office says three scenic Louisiana automobile routes have received special designations from the Federal Highway Administration. The Bayou Teche Byway in south Louisiana and the Boom or Bust Byway in north Louisiana
Family of woman killed in float accident sues carnival krewe
Family of woman killed in float accident sues carnival krewe
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NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The family of a woman killed in a float accident during the 2020 Nyx parade is suing the the krewe, its captain, and the City of New Orleans. The family of Geraldine Turner Carmouche claims that the city, the Mystic Krewe of Nyx, krewe capt
Lynn Museum celebrates city's most prominent Black citizens
Lynn Museum celebrates city's most prominent Black citizens
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LYNN, Mass. (AP) - The Lynn Museum is marking Black History Month with an exhibition of artifacts, documents and family items from some of the city's most prominent Black residents. Museum Director Doneeca Thurston has been working on the exhibition since Nov
Living Dead Museum rising again at Monroeville Mall
Living Dead Museum rising again at Monroeville Mall
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MONROEVILLE, Pa. (AP) - It’s no surprise that a museum dedicated to zombies couldn’t stay in its grave for long. The Living Dead Museum, an institution dedicated to honoring the seminal 1968 zombie film “Night of the Living Dead” and its auteur, Georg
Film breathes new life into Historic Hampton House
Film breathes new life into Historic Hampton House
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MIAMI (AP) - To successfully bring a stage play to the silver screen, the filmmaker must overcome the limitations of confined set. Denzel Washington did it with “Fences.” Sidney Lumet with “The Wiz.” Barry Jenkins with “Moonlight.” “One Night i
Powdering sleeping beauty's nose: Virus eases Louvre works
Powdering sleeping beauty's nose: Virus eases Louvre works
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PARIS (AP) - The 518-year-old Mona Lisa has seen many things in her life on a wall, but rarely this: Almost four months with no Louvre visitors. As she stares out through bulletproof glass into the silent Salle des Etats, in what was once the world's most-vis
Skiers pack resorts thanks to plenty of snow, virus concerns
Skiers pack resorts thanks to plenty of snow, virus concerns
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DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) - Ethan Melloy added another layer to his clothing on a bitterly cold but brightly sunny recent day at Sundown Mountain Resort outside of Dubuque. “I’ve been here four or five times already (this year),” Melloy said. “The experienc
Nevada's Rosen to lead tourism-focused Senate subcommittee
Nevada's Rosen to lead tourism-focused Senate subcommittee
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LAS VEGAS (AP) - U.S. Sen. Jacky Rosen of Nevada has been selected to lead a new subcommittee in the Senate overseeing tourism and trade. The Las Vegas Review-Journal reported that Washington Democratic Sen. Maria Cantwell tapped Rosen to lead the new committ
The Latest: Virus scraps Arkansas-A&M game; Aggies on pause
The Latest: Virus scraps Arkansas-A&M game; Aggies on pause
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The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ The men’s basketball game between Texas A&M and Arkansas on Saturday was postponed because of an array of coronavirus issues. The Aggies will remain on pause until furthe
Mickey's flashy dress, glowing castle mark Disney World 50th
Mickey's flashy dress, glowing castle mark Disney World 50th
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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Walt Disney World in Florida turns 50 in October. To help celebrate, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse will be wearing flashier threads and iconic structures such as the Cinderella Castle and the golf-ball-like Spaceship Earth are getting ne
Most World Cup qualifying games in Asia postponed until May
Most World Cup qualifying games in Asia postponed until May
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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) - The Asian Football Confederation announced on Friday that the majority of the region’s 2022 World Cup qualifying matches in March will be postponed to May and June - with a few exceptions that include Japan, Australia and Saud
Most World Cup qualifying matches in Asia to be postponed
Most World Cup qualifying matches in Asia to be postponed
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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) - The Asian Football Confederation announced on Friday that the majority of Asia’s 2022 World Cup qualifying matches in March will be postponed to May and June - with a few exceptions that include Japan, Australia and Saudi Arabi
Officials: US rescinds Trump move to enforce UN sanctions on Iran, eases travel restrictions on Iran
Officials: US rescinds Trump move to enforce UN sanctions on Iran, eases travel restrictions on Iran
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WASHINGTON (AP) - Officials: US rescinds Trump move to enforce UN sanctions on Iran, eases travel restrictions on Iranian diplomats at UN.
US says it's ready to join talks to resume Iran nuclear deal
US says it's ready to join talks to resume Iran nuclear deal
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WASHINGTON (AP) - The Biden administration said Thursday it's ready to join talks with Iran and world powers to discuss a return to the 2015 nuclear deal. It’s also reversed the Trump administration’s determination that all U.N. sanctions against Iran ha
Texas prices for lodging, necessities skyrocket amid storm
Texas prices for lodging, necessities skyrocket amid storm
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Hotel rooms for $1,000 a night. Gasoline prices spiking. Even bottled water prices doubling or tripling overnight. Officials in Texas say the winter storm that knocked out power and water to millions of residents is providing an opportunity for some unscrupu
Man United, Spurs win big in relocated Europa League games
Man United, Spurs win big in relocated Europa League games
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BERLIN (AP) - Bruno Fernandes scored twice as Manchester United took a big step toward the last 16 of the Europa League with a 4-0 “away” win over Spanish team Real Sociedad in Italy on Thursday. The first leg of was played in Turin due to coronavirus-rel
Cruz confirms his Mexican vacation after storm slammed Texas
Cruz confirms his Mexican vacation after storm slammed Texas
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DALLAS (AP) - Texas Sen. Ted Cruz acknowledged on Thursday that he had traveled to Mexico for a family vacation this week, leaving his home state as thousands of constituents struggled without power or safe drinking water after a powerful winter storm. The h
AP source: Cruz on vacation in Mexico as storm slams Texas
AP source: Cruz on vacation in Mexico as storm slams Texas
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DALLAS (AP) - Texas Sen. Ted Cruz has traveled to Mexico for a family vacation as his home state struggles with a powerful winter storm that left many residents without power or safe drinking water. The high-profile Republican lawmaker went with his family f
AP source: Sen. Cruz went to Mexico on vacation amid storm
AP source: Sen. Cruz went to Mexico on vacation amid storm
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DALLAS (AP) - Texas Sen. Ted Cruz has traveled to Mexico for a family vacation as his home state struggles with a weather crisis that has left much of Texas without power. The high-profile Republican lawmaker went with his family for a long-planned trip to C
Afghan official: Bombing kills 2 Kabul University lecturers
Afghan official: Bombing kills 2 Kabul University lecturers
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KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - An explosion in the Afghan capital on Thursday killed two lecturers at the Kabul University, after a bomb attached to the car they were traveling in went off, a police spokesman said. The attack took place around noon near the univer
Biden and congressional Democrats to unveil immigration bill
Biden and congressional Democrats to unveil immigration bill
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WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden's administration is joining Democrats on Capitol Hill to unveil a major immigration overhaul that would offer an eight-year pathway to citizenship to the estimated 11 million people living in the U.S. without legal status
Applications for asylum in Europe drop sharply amid pandemic
Applications for asylum in Europe drop sharply amid pandemic
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BRUSSELS (AP) - Applications for asylum in the European Union dropped by more than 30% in 2020 compared to the previous year, reaching their lowest level since 2013, according the bloc's asylum agency. The European Asylum Support Office said on Thursday tha
Air France-KLM plunges to huge loss in pandemic-hit year
Air France-KLM plunges to huge loss in pandemic-hit year
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PARIS (AP) - Air France-KLM plunged to a 7.1 billion euro ($8.5 billion) loss in 2020 as the global pandemic grounded planes and halted travel plans worldwide causing a 67% slump in passenger numbers at the French-Dutch aviation giant. The year 2020 “teste
