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Cowabunga! More than 800 turtles rescued from storm drains

Cowabunga! More than 800 turtles rescued from storm drains

They're lean, they're mean and they're green. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? Not exactly, but hundreds of diamondback terrapin hatchlings have been rescued from subterranean storm drains along the Jersey Shore.
Man accused of killing Thai wife prosecuted for abuse in US

Man accused of killing Thai wife prosecuted for abuse in US

BANGKOK — A U.S. citizen charged with killing his pregnant Thai wife in Thailand was accused of attempting to kill what appears to be the same woman while living in Colorado in 2019.
Glenn Close on 8 Oscar nods with no wins: I am not a loser

Glenn Close on 8 Oscar nods with no wins: I am not a loser

NEW YORK — Though Glenn Close has been nominated for eight Oscars without any wins, the distinguished actor wants to make one thing clear: she is not a loser.
Angelina Jolie lets Taylor Sheridan drag her through hell

Angelina Jolie lets Taylor Sheridan drag her through hell

NEW YORK — Taylor Sheridan, initially brought on to rewrite the mountain thriller “Those Who Wish Me Dead,” gradually got more invested in the movie. When another filmmaker dropped out, he called the studio with an offer.
EU leaders attend summit in person for 1st time this year

EU leaders attend summit in person for 1st time this year

PORTO, Portugal — European Union leaders and their large following of diplomats and advisers met Friday in Portugal for two days of in-person talks, signalling their belief that the threat from COVID-19 on the continent is waning amid a quickening va
Justice Dept. rule would aim to crack down on 'ghost guns'

Justice Dept. rule would aim to crack down on 'ghost guns'

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department on Friday released a proposed rule that would broaden the definition of a firearm, requiring some gun-making kits to include a serial number as the Biden administration moves forward to combat so-called “ghost guns
Pressure rises for India lockdown; surge breaks record again

Pressure rises for India lockdown; surge breaks record again

NEW DELHI — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi faced growing pressure Friday to impose a strict nationwide lockdown, despite the economic pain it will exact, as a startling surge in coronavirus cases that has pummeled the country's health system sho
Maldives police say blast that hurt Nasheed act of terrorism

Maldives police say blast that hurt Nasheed act of terrorism

MALE, Maldives — Police in the Maldives said Friday an explosion that wounded former President Mohamed Nasheed and four others including a British national was an act of terrorism and they are attempting to identify four possible suspects.
After pandemic pullback, DJ Khaled shares his 'light show'

After pandemic pullback, DJ Khaled shares his 'light show'

LOS ANGELES — When it’s time to release one of his maximalist albums, DJ Khaled turns a moment into an event. He posts Instagram videos showing recording sessions, silly dances and praise from the hip-hop and R&B heavyweights who worked with him.
Bosnia Serbs honour controversial Nobel Literature winner

Bosnia Serbs honour controversial Nobel Literature winner

BANJA LUKA, Bosnia — Bosnian Serbs on Friday honoured the controversial 2019 Nobel Literature Prize winner Peter Handke, who is known for his apologist views over Serb war crimes during the 1990s' wars in the Balkans.