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Judge blocks further sweeps of homeless camp in New Orleans ahead of Taylor Swift concerts

Judge blocks further sweeps of homeless camp in New Orleans ahead of Taylor Swift concerts

A judge in Louisiana has temporarily blocked further efforts by state officials to clear homeless encampments in New Orleans — stalling a push that came ahead of three Taylor Swift concerts in the city this weekend.
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Beyoncé endorses Kamala Harris in joyful speech at Houston rally: 'I'm here as a mother'

Beyoncé endorses Kamala Harris in joyful speech at Houston rally: 'I'm here as a mother'

“I’m not here as a celebrity, I’m not here as a politician. I’m here as a mother,” Beyoncé said at a campaign rally for Kamala Harris.
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Nick Harkaway steps into his father John le Carré's footsteps with spy thriller 'Karla's Choice'

Nick Harkaway steps into his father John le Carré's footsteps with spy thriller 'Karla's Choice'

LONDON (AP) — George Smiley , the subtle fictional spymaster navigating treacherous Cold War currents, is back. And so, somewhat surprisingly, is his creator, John le Carré.
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Harris and Beyoncé ignite a Houston rally with a double-barreled argument against Trump

Harris and Beyoncé ignite a Houston rally with a double-barreled argument against Trump

HOUSTON (AP) — Kamala Harris and Beyoncé ignited a Houston rally with a double-barreled argument against Donald Trump on Friday, with the superstar telling the Democratic nominee’s biggest crowd ever that it was “time to sing a new song” as Harris wa
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Washington Post becomes second major US newspaper this week to not endorse a presidential candidate

Washington Post becomes second major US newspaper this week to not endorse a presidential candidate

Less than two weeks before Election Day, The Washington Post said Friday it would not endorse a candidate for president in this year's tightly contested race and would avoid doing so in the future — a decision immediately condemned by a former execut
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Two more LA Times editorial board members resign after the paper withholds a Harris endorsement

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two more members of the Los Angeles Times editorial board have resigned after the newspaper’s owner blocked the board's plan to endorse Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris for president.
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Grammy-winning rapper Lil Durk charged with orchestrating 2022 Los Angeles killing

Grammy-winning rapper Lil Durk charged with orchestrating 2022 Los Angeles killing

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National Newspaper Awards to accept entries in any language for all categories

National Newspaper Awards to accept entries in any language for all categories

The National Newspaper Awards is aiming to diversify its annual competition by accepting submissions in any language.
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Phil Lesh, founding member of Grateful Dead and influential bassist, dies at 84

Phil Lesh, founding member of Grateful Dead and influential bassist, dies at 84

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Phil Lesh, a classically trained violinist and jazz trumpeter who found his true calling reinventing the role of rock bass guitar as a founding member of the Grateful Dead, died Friday at age 84.
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Phil Lesh, founding member of Grateful Dead and influential bassist, has died at 84

Phil Lesh, founding member of Grateful Dead and influential bassist, has died at 84

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Phil Lesh, a classically trained violinist and jazz trumpeter who found his true calling reinventing the role of rock bass guitar as a founding member of the Grateful Dead, died Friday at age 84.
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