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Tell-all book by Trump niece to be released next week

Published On: July 8, 2020 02:12 PM NPT By: Associated Press

A tell-all book by President Donald Trump’s niece that has been the subject of a legal battle will be released next week.

World’s longest-surviving conjoined twin brothers die at 68

Published On: July 8, 2020 02:09 PM NPT By: Associated Press

The world’s longest-surviving conjoined twins died July 4 at the age of 68. Ronnie and Donnie Galyon, of Beavercreek, Ohio, were born joined at the abdomen Oct. 28, 1951

Japan battered by more heavy rain, floods, nearly 60 dead

Published On: July 8, 2020 12:49 PM NPT By: Associated Press

TOKYO, July 8: Pounding rain that already caused deadly floods in southern Japan was moving northeast Wednesday, battering large areas of Japan’s main island, swelling more rivers, triggering mudslides and destroying houses and roads. At least 58 people have died in several days of flooding.

How risky is dining out during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Published On: July 7, 2020 06:00 PM NPT By: Associated Press

July 7: There is some risk, but health officials say there are precautions you can take to minimize the chances you’ll be exposed to the virus.

Hollywood comes to UK High Court as Depp takes on The Sun

Published On: July 7, 2020 03:01 PM NPT By: Associated Press

Johnny Depp has a starring role in a real-life courtroom drama in London, where he is suing a tabloid newspaper for libel over an article that branded him a “wife beater.”

New rules: Foreign pupils must leave US if classes go online

Published On: July 7, 2020 09:35 AM NPT By: Associated Press

WASHINGTON DC, July 7: International students will be forced to leave the U.S. or transfer to another college if their schools offer classes entirely online this fall, under new guidelines issued Monday by federal immigration authorities.

Broadway veteran Nick Cordero dies from virus complications

Published On: July 6, 2020 01:29 PM NPT By: Associated Press

Tony Award-nominated actor Nick Cordero, who specialized in playing tough guys on Broadway in such shows as “Waitress,” “A Bronx Tale” and “Bullets Over Broadway,” has died in Los Angeles after suffering severe medical complications after contracting the coronavirus. He was 41.

Naked men and drunks: England assesses the reopening of pubs

Published On: July 6, 2020 01:23 PM NPT By: Associated Press

It seems to have been more like a typical Saturday night than a drunken New Year’s Eve. The reopening of pubs in England does not seem to have overwhelmed emergency services as many had feared ahead of the biggest easing of Britain’s coronavirus lockdown

Reps: Singers Kacey Musgraves, Ruston Kelly file for divorce

Published On: July 5, 2020 02:16 PM NPT By: Associated Press

Grammy-winning singer Kacey Musgraves and her musician-husband, Ruston Kelly, have filed for divorce.

Disney suspends college internship program amid pandemic

Published On: July 5, 2020 02:14 PM NPT By: Associated Press

Walt Disney World has suspended the Disney College Program indefinitely amid the continuing coronavirus pandemic.

Earl Cameron, pioneering British film actor, dies at 102

Published On: July 5, 2020 02:12 PM NPT By: Associated Press

Earl Cameron, who was one of the first Black actors to perform in mainstream British films and played supporting roles to enduring entertainment icons such as James Bond and the title character in “Doctor Who” before appearing in the U.N. thriller “The Interpreter” in his 80s, has died. He was 102.

Japan floods leave some 20 dead, many in nursing homes

Published On: July 5, 2020 11:37 AM NPT By: Associated Press

TOKYO, July 5: Deep floodwaters and the risk of more mudslides that left about 20 people confirmed or presumed dead hampered search and rescue operations on Sunday in southern Japan, including at elderly home facilities where more than a dozen perished and scores are still stranded.

Heavy rain floods southern Japan; over a dozen presumed dead

Published On: July 4, 2020 05:27 PM NPT By: Associated Press

TOKYO, July 4: Heavy rain in southern Japan triggered flooding and mudslides on Saturday, leaving more than a dozen people presumed dead, about 10 missing and dozens stranded on rooftops waiting to be rescued, officials said.

Christina Ricci files for divorce from husband of 7 years

Published On: July 3, 2020 02:32 PM NPT By: Associated Press

Actress Christina Ricci has filed for divorce Thursday from her husband of seven years, and is asking for sole custody of their son.

Union tells actors not to work on pandemic film ‘Songbird’

Published On: July 3, 2020 02:23 PM NPT By: Associated Press

The union that represents film actors told its members Thursday not to work on the upcoming pandemic thriller “Songbird,” saying the filmmakers have not been up-front about safety measures and had not signed the proper agreements for the movie that is among the first in production after coronavirus closures.

French prime minister resigns, successor to be named

Published On: July 3, 2020 02:16 PM NPT By: Associated Press

PARIS, July 3: France is to name a new prime minister “in the coming hours,” the country’s presidency said Friday, shortly after announcing Edouard Philippe’s resignation amid an expected reshuffle.

India adds 20,000 virus cases, over 370 deaths

Published On: July 3, 2020 10:58 AM NPT By: Associated Press

NEW DELHI, July 3: India reported another single-day record high of new virus cases Friday while its monuments like the Taj Mahal will reopen for tourists next week.

Johnny Mandel, the Oscar- and Grammy- winning composer, dies

Published On: July 2, 2020 05:12 PM NPT By: Associated Press

Mandel died Monday of a cardiac ailment at his home in Ojai, California

UK judge rejects tabloid’s bid to throw out Depp libel suit

Published On: July 2, 2020 05:09 PM NPT By: Associated Press

A British judge on Thursday rejected an attempt by tabloid newspaper The Sun to quash a libel suit from actor Johnny Depp over an article claiming he abused ex-wife Amber Heard. Judge Andrew Nicol said “in my view it would not be just to strike out the claim.”

New Zealand’s health minister resigns after virus blunders

Published On: July 2, 2020 02:10 PM NPT By: Associated Press

WELLINGTON, New Zealand, July 2: New Zealand’s health minister resigned Thursday following a series of personal blunders during the coronavirus pandemic.