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Biden wants infrastructure deal, but GOP doubts persist

Biden wants infrastructure deal, but GOP doubts persist

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden wants Congress to know he's sincere about cutting a deal on infrastructure, but Republican lawmakers have deep-seated doubts about the scope of his proposed package, its tax hikes and Biden's premise that this is an i
Luke Bryan tests positive for COVID, sidelined from 'Idol'

Luke Bryan tests positive for COVID, sidelined from 'Idol'

LOS ANGELES — Luke Bryan says he's tested positive for COVID-19, which sidelined him from the season's first live “American Idol” episode on ABC.
Lin-Manuel Miranda, mayor open new Times Square vaccine site

Lin-Manuel Miranda, mayor open new Times Square vaccine site

NEW YORK — “Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda joined New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio on Monday at the grand opening of a Times Square COVID-19 vaccination site intended to jump-start the city's entertainment industry.
Ex-police chief gets 1 year in prison for hiring scandal

Ex-police chief gets 1 year in prison for hiring scandal

The former police chief of Connecticut's largest city was sentenced Monday to one year and one day in prison for rigging the hiring process that led to his appointment in 2018. A federal judge in Bridgeport handed down the punishment to Armando “A.J.
Iran blames Israel for sabotage at Natanz nuclear site

Iran blames Israel for sabotage at Natanz nuclear site

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran blamed Israel on Monday for an attack on its underground Natanz nuclear facility that damaged its centrifuges — sabotage that imperils ongoing talks over Tehran's tattered nuclear deal and brings a shadow war betwee
Harrison Ford, Brad Pitt join Oscars starry presenting cast

Harrison Ford, Brad Pitt join Oscars starry presenting cast

The Oscars are aiming to be more like a movie than a television show and enlisting A-list stars like Harrison Ford, Brad Pitt, Halle Berry and Reese Witherspoon to help hand out statuettes.
Muslims navigate restrictions in the second pandemic Ramadan

Muslims navigate restrictions in the second pandemic Ramadan

CAIRO — For Ramadan this year, Magdy Hafez has been longing to reclaim a cherished ritual: performing the nighttime group prayers called taraweeh at the mosque once again.
Sidelined last year, the Met Gala is returning - twice

Sidelined last year, the Met Gala is returning - twice

The Met Gala is coming back. Actually, twice.
Costume Designers Guild to honour Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers

Costume Designers Guild to honour Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers

LOS ANGELES — From “Grey’s Anatomy” to “Bridgerton,” television producers Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers have strived to work with costume designers to visually create appealing wardrobes to help tell their character's story.
Will Smith film departs Georgia over voting restrictions

Will Smith film departs Georgia over voting restrictions

NEW YORK — Will Smith and director Antoine Fuqua have pulled production of their runaway slave drama “Emancipation” from Georgia over the state's recently enacted law restricting voting access.