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Dancing like there's no COVID-19: Paris hosts test concert

Dancing like there's no COVID-19: Paris hosts test concert

PARIS (AP) — Thousands of people, masked and tested for the coronavirus, packed inside a Paris arena for a concert Saturday as part of a public health experiment to prepare France to host big events again.
Group: Spot where car hit 'School of Rock' actor is unsafe

Group: Spot where car hit 'School of Rock' actor is unsafe

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago intersection where an actor who appeared in the movie “School of Rock” was killed while riding his bicycle was flagged three years ago by a traffic safety group as “notoriously unsafe and hazardous” by a traffic safety grou
In time for summer, Europe sees dramatic fall in virus cases

In time for summer, Europe sees dramatic fall in virus cases

ROME (AP) — When Italy won the Eurovision Song Contest with an over-the-top glam-rock performance, the victory signaled more than just a psychological boost for one of the countries hardest hit by COVID-19: Held before a live, indoor audience of 3,50
DA won't seek new death sentence against Scott Peterson

DA won't seek new death sentence against Scott Peterson

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A California district attorney said in a court filing Friday that she won’t seek a new death sentence against Scott Peterson, convicted in 2005 of murdering his pregnant wife.
Sheriff: Rail yard shooter stockpiled guns, ammo at his home

Sheriff: Rail yard shooter stockpiled guns, ammo at his home

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The gunman who killed nine of his co-workers at a California rail yard had stockpiled weapons and 25,000 rounds of ammunition at his house before setting it on fire to coincide with the bloodshed at the workplace he seethed about
11 Texas sheriff workers fired, 6 suspended in inmate death

11 Texas sheriff workers fired, 6 suspended in inmate death

HOUSTON (AP) — Eleven employees with a Texas sheriff’s office have been fired and six others suspended following the February death of an inmate who was hit multiple times in the head by detention officers, authorities announced Friday.
Airport changes name after years of fighting over 'Orlando'

Airport changes name after years of fighting over 'Orlando'

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Juanes visits the origins of his inspiration in 10th album

Juanes visits the origins of his inspiration in 10th album

NEW YORK (AP) — After experimenting with different types of music, Juanes returns to his roots with “Origen,” a covers album in which he pays tribute to the most influential artists in his life and career, from Joe Arroyo and Bruce Springsteen to Bob
John Davis, real singer behind Milli Vanilli, dies at 66

John Davis, real singer behind Milli Vanilli, dies at 66

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — John Davis, one of the real singers behind the lip-synching pop duo Milli Vanilli, died of the coronavirus this week, according to his family. He was 66.
Bill Cosby refuses sex offender program, so is denied parole

Bill Cosby refuses sex offender program, so is denied parole

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Actor Bill Cosby won't be paroled this year after refusing to participate in sex offender programs during his nearly three years in state prison in Pennsylvania.