Italian composer Ennio Morricone, who created the coyote-howl theme for the iconic Spaghetti Western “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” has died.
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Transgender man sues over alleged harassment, firing in Maine
A lawsuit by a transgender man contends he was sexually harassed, demoted and fired after being outed by his manager at a Dunkin Donuts in Scarborough.
The Latest: Top health officials raise concerns about full airline flights
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic around the U.S. and the world. The government’s top experts in infectious diseases on Tuesday criticized American Airlines’ decision to pack flights full while the coronavirus outbreak continues to grow across much of the United States. “Obviously that is something that is of concern. I’m not sure what went […]
Carl Reiner, beloved creator of ‘Dick Van Dyke Show,’ dies at 98
Reiner mastered a genial but sophisticated brand of humor that others emulated.
China approves contentious Hong Kong national security law
China has approved a contentious national security law that will allow authorities to crack down on subversive and secessionist activity in Hong Kong.
The Latest: States reverse openings, require masks amid virus resurgence
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic around the U.S. and the world. Arizona’s Republican governor shut down bars, movie theaters, gyms and water parks Monday and leaders in several states ordered residents to wear masks in public in a dramatic course reversal amid an alarming resurgence of coronavirus cases nationwide. Among those implementing the face-covering orders is […]
Maine man among 4 charged in attack on Jackson statue near White House
Federal authorities have charged four men in connection with a failed effort last week to pull down the statue of President Andrew Jackson.
Mississippi moves to strip Confederate battle emblem from state flag
The Republican governor says for the first time that he would sign the bill if the Legislature sends him one.
Hard-hit tribe takes strict steps as virus surges in Arizona
A hard-hit tribe in Arizona is putting tougher restrictions in place to prevent further spread of the coronavirus in a state where infections are surging.
The Latest: Lower-income California areas more likely to be hit by virus
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Data show hundreds of new infections in densely populated neighborhoods that are more likely home to low-income residents in one California county. Orange County health officials say residents living certain parts of Anaheim and Santa Ana are more likely to live in multi-generational or multifamily households and many of them hold jobs […]