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Queen's granddaughter Princess Beatrice expecting a baby

Queen's granddaughter Princess Beatrice expecting a baby

LONDON (AP) — Buckingham Palace says Princess Beatrice is expecting a baby. The palace said Wednesday the 32-year-old granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi are due to have their first child in the autumn.
Sweden's Ericsson Globe gets a new name: AVICII ARENA

Sweden's Ericsson Globe gets a new name: AVICII ARENA

NEW YORK (AP) — Avicii's legacy will live on in Sweden — one of the country's popular arenas is being renamed AVICII ARENA.
First 10 acts qualify for Eurovision Song Contest final

First 10 acts qualify for Eurovision Song Contest final

ROTTERDAM, Netherlands (AP) — After the COVID-19 pandemic halted last year's edition, the Eurovision Song Contest roared back to life Tuesday, spectacularly celebrating not just Euro beats, but also the opportunity for fans to watch the first semifin
T.I., wife Tiny investigated after sexual abuse allegation

T.I., wife Tiny investigated after sexual abuse allegation

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rapper T.I. and his wife Tameka “Tiny” Harris are under investigation by police in Los Angeles after a sexual abuse allegation. Los Angeles Police Officer Rosario Cervantes said Tuesday that an active investigation is underway.
Webby Awards go to Fauci, Oprah, DuVernay and Pharrell

Webby Awards go to Fauci, Oprah, DuVernay and Pharrell

NEW YORK (AP) — Dr. Anthony Fauci, Oprah Winfrey, Ava DuVernay, Riz Ahmed, Dua Lipa, Andra Day and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson all won honors Tuesday at the Webby Awards, which recognize the best internet content and creators.
CBS' 'Mom' exits after 8 seasons with season ratings high

CBS' 'Mom' exits after 8 seasons with season ratings high

NEW YORK (AP) — The CBS comedy “Mom” signed off after eight seasons last week before 6.2 million viewers, the biggest audience of its final season.
Palestinians go on strike as Israel-Hamas fighting rages

Palestinians go on strike as Israel-Hamas fighting rages

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Palestinians across Israel and the occupied territories went on strike in a rare collective protest Tuesday as Israeli missiles toppled a building in Gaza and militants in the Hamas-ruled territory fired dozens of rockets
Congress OKs bill to fight hate crimes vs. Asian Americans

Congress OKs bill to fight hate crimes vs. Asian Americans

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress approved legislation Tuesday intended to curtail a striking rise in hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, sending President Joe Biden a bipartisan denunciation of the spate of brutal attacks that have p
AP source: US encouraging Israel to wind down Gaza offensive

AP source: US encouraging Israel to wind down Gaza offensive

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and administration officials have encouraged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other top Israeli officials to wind down the bombardment of Gaza, a person with knowledge of the discussions said Tuesday, as the
Disney Junior series aims to give a kid's-eye view of race

Disney Junior series aims to give a kid's-eye view of race

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Rise Up, Sing Out,” an animated shorts series presenting the concepts of race, racism and social justice to young viewers, is coming to Disney Junior.