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Review: Eric Johnson’s vocals, acoustic guitar shine

Eric Johnson, “RJ Vol. II” (Vortexan Music)Eric Johnson’s new album shows the amazing Texas guitar wizard moving another...
19:12 27 February 2022
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Nazi cautionary dramas wade into political, factual disputes

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hollywood mustered its creative forces in the 1940s when Adolf Hitler’s Nazi Germany sought to conque...
18:57 27 February 2022
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Markets down, Facebook cancels show: Virus hits businesses

The spread of the new coronavirus around the world is hitting companies hard as they suspend production, meetings, event...
18:40 27 February 2022
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US Olympic marketing chief Lisa Baird is NWSL commissioner

The marketing executive who branded the U.S. Olympic squad “Team USA” will now try to turn American women’s soccer playe...
18:35 27 February 2022
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Amid virus, Saudis close Islam’s holiest sites to foreigners

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia on Thursday closed off the holiest sites in Islam to foreign pilgrims ov...
18:21 27 February 2022
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Sanders pitches black voters on ideas and history, not faith

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — When black voters in South Carolina consider Bernie Sanders, they don’t tend to think of h...
18:04 27 February 2022
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US mortgage rates decline; 30-year loan at 3.45%

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. long-term mortgage rates declined this week as growing concern over the economic impact of China’...
17:44 27 February 2022
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Judge refuses to let Assange leave secure dock in courtroom

LONDON (AP) — A British judge refused Thursday to let WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange move from a glass-enclosed dock a...
17:38 27 February 2022
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Steyer courts voters that Biden needs for decisive SC win

GEORGETOWN, S.C. (AP) — Joe Biden’s political future depends on convincing South Carolina’s black voters to rally behind...
17:29 27 February 2022
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Loughlin, Giannulli set for October trial in college scam

BOSTON (AP) — TV actress Lori Loughlin and her fashion designer husband, Mossimo Giannulli, will go on trial in October ...
16:48 27 February 2022
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Q&A: Saudis halt Muslim pilgrimage over virus fears

CAIRO (AP) — Saudi Arabia’s unprecedented decision to halt the umrah pilgrimage amid the global outbreak of a new virus ...
15:56 27 February 2022
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Virus response in Mideast tainted by political views of Iran

BEIRUT (AP) — In the Middle East, even virus outbreaks are political. The coronavirus has killed 26 people in Iran -- th...
15:24 27 February 2022
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Serie A’s biggest match could be played in empty stadium

MILAN (AP) — Inter Milan coach Antonio Conte probably won’t have to sit through a torrent of boos when he returns to Tur...
14:13 27 February 2022
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Kobe Bryant handprints, other memorabilia up for auction

NEW YORK (AP) — Some key Kobe Bryant memorabilia, including two of his Los Angeles Lakers uniforms and cement handprints...
14:04 27 February 2022
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US economy grew at 2.1% rate in Q4 but virus threat looms

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 2.1% in the final quarter of last year, but damage from the...
14:02 27 February 2022
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AP-NORC poll: Election security, integrity worry Americans

WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans have widespread concerns about the security and integrity of elections, with few saying they...
13:00 27 February 2022
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Top nominee Polanski to skip French Oscars after rape claim

PARIS (AP) — Filmmaker Roman Polanski is skipping the awards ceremony for France’s equivalent of the Oscars - where his ...
12:36 27 February 2022
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Putin rejected offer to use body doubles during Chechen war

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin said he had rejected an offer to use body doubles for personal protection...
12:31 27 February 2022
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About 40% of US adults are obese, government survey finds

NEW YORK (AP) — About 4 in 10 American adults are obese, and nearly 1 in 10 is severely so, government researchers said ...
10:34 27 February 2022
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Pope cancels visit with Rome priests for ‘slight’ illness

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis is sick and he skipped a planned Mass with Rome clergy across town on Thursday, officia...
10:31 27 February 2022
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AP Interview: Al-Qaida, IS affiliates team up in West Africa

THIES, Senegal (AP) — The only place in the world where fighters linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State group are coop...
9:32 27 February 2022
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UK court blocks Heathrow expansion over climate concerns

LONDON (AP) — Campaigners won a court ruling Thursday to block the plan for a third runway at Heathrow Airport on enviro...
9:15 27 February 2022
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Tunisia approves government after months of deadlock

TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Tunisia has a new government at last, after four months of arguing among rival parties in the youn...
9:05 27 February 2022
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No. 10 Creighton’s streak puts 1st Big East title in sight

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A season that started with low expectations could finish at unprecedented heights for Creighton.The 1...
7:11 27 February 2022
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Fight by 2 Republicans for Georgia Senate seat unnerves GOP

MARIETTA, Ga. (AP) — A Republican congressman’s decision to challenge freshly appointed Sen. Kelly Loeffler is pitting ...
5:15 27 February 2022
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Texas looms large as Super Tuesday bonanza for Democrats

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Bernie Sanders packed a rodeo arena in Dallas. Mike Bloomberg has spent more than $13.5 million on ...
5:14 27 February 2022
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Joel Embiid sprains shoulder, Sixers lose to Cavs 108-94

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers suddenly have a lot more to worry about than their poor road record or playoff s...
4:21 27 February 2022
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UN: Rival Libyan politicians meet for peace talks in Geneva

CAIRO (AP) — Rival Libyan politicians met on Wednesday for U.N.-sponsored political talks in Geneva aimed at ending the ...
2:35 27 February 2022
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Bregman becomes 7th Astros player hit by pitch in 5 games

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Houston’s Alex Bregman was hit on the back by a breaking ball from St. Louis reliever Ramon...
1:10 27 February 2022
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Idaho moves closer to ban on transgender women in athletics

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho moved closer Wednesday to banning transgender women from competing in women’s sports despite w...
0:36 27 February 2022