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Police officer guilty of manslaughter in soccer star’s death

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LONDON — A British police officer was convicted Wednesday of manslaughter in the death of Dalian Atkinson, a former professional soccer player who died...

Rapper Phipps paroled; long claimed innocence in death case

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NEW ORLEANS — Rapper McKinley “Mac” Phipps has been released from prison after being granted parole in the case of a 2001 shooting at...

Elton John adds dates to final tour, including stadium shows

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NEW YORK — Elton John has announced the final dates for his farewell tour, which includes stops at big stadiums in the U.S. ...

Gordon to leave Fox Sports booth for daily role at Hendrick

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Jeff Gordon will leave the Fox Sports booth to take a daily role at Hendrick Motorsports as vice chairman and the...

Toronto Film Festival plots in-person, digital edition

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NEW YORK — The Toronto International Film Festival is planning an extensive in-person festival in September, a year after turning to virtual red carpets...

Iowa man charged with making pipe bomb found by young girl

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IOWA CITY, Iowa — An Iowa man has been charged with making and placing a pipe bomb that was recently found by a young...

Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary party starts Oct. 1

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ORLANDO, Fla. — Walt Disney World is planning an 18-month celebration in honor of its 50th anniversary. ...

Opera singer says Paris police detained, strip searched her

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PARIS — South African opera star Pretty Yende said she was detained by French authorities, strip searched and held in a dark room at...

Florida beach town writes Amazon TV series to lure tourists

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Remember that longing you felt after an episode of “Sex and the City” to shop at the characters' favorite New...

Review: ‘A Distant Grave’ is a complex and lyrical thriller

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“A Distant Grave,” by Sarah Stewart Taylor (Minotaur) Homicide detective Maggie...