ROME (AP) – Italian Oscar-winning composer Ennio Morricone, who created the coyote-howl theme for the iconic Spaghetti Western “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” and often haunting soundtracks for classic gangster movies Hollywood actors like “The Untouchables” and the epic “Once Upon a Time in America,” died Monday. He …
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Doctors have known this for a long time, long before the resounding cries of “Black Lives Matter”: Black people suffer disproportionately. They face countless challenges to good health, including food, transportation, and income. The stress of living with racism has very real physical effects. And they are especially prone to …
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The NHL and NHL Players’ Association agreed protocols on Sunday to resume the season, an important step toward hockey’s return this summer. Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly told The Associated Press that there was an agreement on protocols for training camps and games and that the parties are still negotiating an …
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NEW YORK (AP) – There were the two-hour unpaid waits outside the supermarkets when San Francisco began to close, atop the heavy shopping bags that had to be carried countless ladders. And yet, even after subscribing to various apps, 39-year-old Saori Okawa was still not making as much money delivering …
Read More »US Holiday Weekend Adds to Virus Concerns as Case Numbers Increase
S T. PETE BEACH, Florida (AP) – Florida and Texas reported record daily increases in confirmed cases of coronavirus on Saturday, the latest sign that the virus is emerging in many parts of the United States, whitening celebrations of the July 4th. Officials and health authorities have warned people to …
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