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Don Schlitz, storied country songwriter behind such hits as 'The Gambler,' dies at 73

Don Schlitz, the storied country music songwriter known for “The Gambler,” died Thursday at a Nashville hospital

Don Schlitz, storied country songwriter behind such hits as 'The Gambler,' dies at 73
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Trump's 250-foot arch clears approval hurdle despite overwhelming negative public feedback

Despite overwhelming negative public feedback, the Commission of Fine Arts, stacked with Trump loyalists, gives preliminary approval for President Trump's 250-foot arch.

Trump's 250-foot arch clears approval hurdle despite overwhelming negative public feedback
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France's Macron sympathises with authors who quit Bollore-owned publisher

President Emmanuel Macron on Friday defended editorial diversity after more than 100 authors quit the venerable French publishing house Grasset this week in protest at the

France's Macron sympathises with authors who quit Bollore-owned publisher
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Tunisian comedian Abdelli sentenced in absentia, says ruling targets free speech

Tunisian comedian and actor Lotfi Abdelli said on Friday a court in Tunisia had sentenced him in absentia to 18 months in prison over a play he performed

Tunisian comedian Abdelli sentenced in absentia, says ruling targets free speech
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US received 6,000 applications for air traffic control roles, transportation secretary says

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US received 6,000 applications for air traffic control roles, transportation secretary says
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Pope’s Mass for more than 100,000 in Cameroon highlights Catholicism’s growth in Africa

Pope’s Mass for more than 100,000 in Cameroon highlights Catholicism’s growth in Africa

Pope’s Mass for more than 100,000 in Cameroon highlights Catholicism’s growth in Africa
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Olympic pairs figure skating gold medalists Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara retire

Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara have announced their retirement from figure skating, two months after winning the Olympic gold medal with a record-breaking skate

Olympic pairs figure skating gold medalists Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara retire
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Takeaways from AP-Grist reporting on federal support for rural renewable energy

The Associated Press and Grist have collaborated on a project to analyze how federal policy changes on energy are affecting farmers

Takeaways from AP-Grist reporting on federal support for rural renewable energy
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It's not just Allbirds - another meme-stock season is on the horizon, Vanda Research says

U.S. tax season is over, but meme-stock season is just getting started.v  That is the view from Vanda Research, which tracks trading by self-directed

It's not just Allbirds - another meme-stock season is on the horizon, Vanda Research says
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Walmart's Flipkart plans foray into India's ticketing market as live events boom, sources say

Walmart-owned Indian e-commerce firm Flipkart plans to sell movie and concert tickets in India, moving

Walmart's Flipkart plans foray into India's ticketing market as live events boom, sources say
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A Trump pledge is falling flat as Ohio musical instrument plant closes

When Keith Czika learned the brass-instrument factory where he had worked for nearly 18 years was closing and his job was headed to China, the 62-

A Trump pledge is falling flat as Ohio musical instrument plant closes
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5 of the most covetable watches for women in 2026

5 of the most covetable watches for women in 2026

5 of the most covetable watches for women in 2026
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Singer D4vd is arrested in the killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez

Singer D4vd has been arrested on suspicion of killing of a 14-year-old girl whose decomposing and dismembered body was found in his Tesla

Singer D4vd is arrested in the killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez
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Bulgaria's pro-Russian former president is seen as strong front-runner in Sunday's election

Bulgarians are holding an early election that could bring to power a left-leaning ex-president

Bulgaria's pro-Russian former president is seen as strong front-runner in Sunday's election
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Envoy expects U.S.-Turkey to 'soon' solve issue of sanctions over S-400 defences

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Envoy expects U.S.-Turkey to 'soon' solve issue of sanctions over S-400 defences
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How the first American pope is reclaiming Christian values from the Trump administration

How the first American pope is reclaiming Christian values from the Trump administration

How the first American pope is reclaiming Christian values from the Trump administration
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Australian former soldier gets bail on Afghanistan war crime charges

An Australian court ordered bail with travel restrictions on Friday for the country's most decorated soldier, following his arrest on accusations of war crimes while

Australian former soldier gets bail on Afghanistan war crime charges
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Trump draws Marie Antoinette comparisons as he leans into the gilded trappings of the presidency

President Donald Trump is more overtly leaning into some of the spoils of his office in his second term, drawing comparisons to French Queen Marie Antoinette from political opponents

Trump draws Marie Antoinette comparisons as he leans into the gilded trappings of the presidency
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Before Beatlemania, George Harrison visited his sister in Illinois. The house is now for sale

In September 1963, before Beatlemania, George Harrison visited his sister in the southern Illinois town of Benton

Before Beatlemania, George Harrison visited his sister in Illinois. The house is now for sale
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Musician D4vd arrested on suspicion of murder of 14-year-old girl

Los Angeles police said on Thursday they have arrested David Burke, a 21‑year‑old musician known professionally as D4vd, on suspicion of murdering 14‑year‑old

Musician D4vd arrested on suspicion of murder of 14-year-old girl
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After a paralyzing stroke, a South Korean pianist recreates himself as a one-handed performer

In 2012, South Korean pianist Lee Hun suffered a major stroke that left him with a right-sided paralysis

After a paralyzing stroke, a South Korean pianist recreates himself as a one-handed performer
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Judge orders Trump to halt $400 million White House ballroom project, for now

A U.S. judge said on Tuesday that President Donald Trump cannot construct his planned $400 million ballroom on the site of the White House's

Judge orders Trump to halt $400 million White House ballroom project, for now
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'Avengers: Doomsday' footage, 'Mandalorian' opening unveiled at CinemaCon

The Walt Disney Co. has staged a major presentation at CinemaCon, showcasing new footage from upcoming films

'Avengers: Doomsday' footage, 'Mandalorian' opening unveiled at CinemaCon
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Ellison takes Paramount, Warner Bros case straight to theater owners

Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison promised movie theater owners on Thursday that the company will keep its commitment to release at least 30 films

Ellison takes Paramount, Warner Bros case straight to theater owners