Film probes radical black-Latino-poor white 1960s alliance
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., (AP) — Civil rights activists were still mourning the 1968 assassinations of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Robert Kennedy.…
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Painting found hidden in Italian gallery wall confirmed as long-lost Klimt
Italian authorities have confirmed a painting found hidden in the wall of a Piacenza art gallery is the long-lost “Portrait of a Lady” by…
Continue Reading Alabama lynching memorial expands to cover the stories of 2,000 more people
The first monument in the United States honoring the victims of lynching has become a must-see civil rights attraction in Montgomery, Alabama, and…
Continue Reading Jazz composer and saxophone player Jimmy Heath dies at 93
NEW YORK (AP) — Jimmy Heath, a Grammy-nominated jazz saxophonist and composer who performed with such greats as Miles Davis and John Coltrane…
Continue Reading Prince Harry hopes for calmer future, but not much chance
LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry says he’s taking a “leap of faith’’ as he steps back from royal duties in an attempt to build a more…
Continue Reading The list of Grammy performers keeps on growing
The list of performers at the 2020 Grammy Awards just keeps getting longer. Music’s biggest night has a star-studded lineup that includes…
Continue Reading Spain’s Balearic Islands clamp down on booze-fueled partying
They’ve got a reputation for sun-soaking, all-night-partying and all-round-hedonism, but Spain‘s Balearic Islands are attempting a…
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day: What’s open and what’s closed in El Paso and beyond
In 1983, President Ronald Reagan officially declared Martin Luther King Jr. Day a national holiday, but it wasn’t until 1986 that it was celebrated…
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Screen Actors Guild Awards make history as ‘Parasite’ claims its top prize
“Parasite” became the first foreign-language movie to win SAG’s coveted best ensemble prize on Sunday night, capping a 26th annual…
Continue Reading Best things to do in Uzbekistan, an unmissable gem of Central Asia
A long time ago, Uzbekistan was the beating heart of the world. It sat at the center of the Silk Road, collecting and dispersing luxuries for trade…
Continue Reading ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ is back with MAGA and #MeToo at the center of Season 10
“Curb Your Enthusiasm” has returned and Larry David has found all new ways of pissing people off. David is in fine form in Sunday…
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UK looks to fast-growing Africa for trade ties after Brexit
LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Prince Harry touted the U.K. as an ideal business partner for Africa on Monday as their…
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Let’s not project our feelings onto Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt
Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt shared a few laughs and showed common courtesy at the SAG Awards. Now there are calls for the friendly exes to…
Continue Reading Prosecutors seek prison terms for accused in gold coin heist
BERLIN (AP) — German prosecutors are seeking lengthy prison terms for four men accused of staging the brazen theft of a 100-kilogram (221-pound)…
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Dwayne Johnson opens up about his dad’s ‘quick’ death and thanks supporters
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson says he is “full of gratitude” for the love and support he’s received in the wake of his…
Continue Reading Edgar Allan Poe’s Baltimore home was named a literary landmark
Poor Edgar Allan Poe. In life, he was a haunted writer whose Gothic works went largely unappreciated. In death, he’s a celebrated literary icon…
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National Parks are free today in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr’s birthday
America’s National Parks are offering free admission for anyone who visits today in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr’s birthday.…
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Robert De Niro presented the case for activism by actors and athletes
Robert De Niro and LeBron James might seem like an unlikely team, but both have offered clear messages about celebrities speaking out about politics:…
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