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Vote to unionize Amazon in Alabama warehouse failing
Everyone has been closely watching a vote in an Amazon warehouse in Bessemer, Alabama, to see if the company will finally be forced to allow employees to unionize. As the votes come in, it appears clear that the effort will be defeated. The Associated Press explains why: Effort to unionize Amazon warehouse in Alabama goes…
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Iran releases South Korean ship detained since January
Iran finally freed a south Korean oil tanker held for months after seizing it in January. Iran said it had detained the ship because it was polluting the waters, but South Korea says it was done in retaliation for the country holding up $7 billion in Iranian assets related to U.S. sanctions on Iran. The…
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Russia worried about possible massive fighting in Ukraine
After Russia moved a significant number of troops along the border between Ukraine and the territory Russia seized, the country became concerned that full-scale fighting could start. Ever since Russian seized Ukraine’s Crimea Peninsula, fighting has resulted in the deaths of more than 14,000. The Associated Press has the story: Russia increases troops on border…
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Leaders react to the death of Prince Philip
England’s Prince Philip has died at age 99, and leaders from around the world are offering their condolences. Germans remembered his fight against Nazism. The Associated Press has the story on how leaders react: World leaders, including former President George W. Bush, offer statements about the passing of England’s Prince Philip AP- Reaction from around the…
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Covid-19: Quebec imposes earlier curfew for Montreal
Covid-19: Quebec imposes earlier curfew for Montreal MONTREAL —- The Quebec government is imposing an earlier curfew for Montreal and the suburb of Laval as it tightens COVID-19 restrictions for the second time in three days because of a third surge of coronavirus infections fueled by more contagious virus variants. Premier Francois Legault announced that…
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Dolly Parton’s uncle and musical mentor dies at 85
Dolly Parton’s uncle and musical mentor dies at 85 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country songwriter Bill Owens, who was a mentor and early songwriting partner to his niece Dolly Parton and helped start her career in country music, has died. He was 85. Parton’s publicist confirmed his death on Wednesday, and Parton wrote a lengthy…
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Sam and Mattie Make a Zombie Movie
Sam & Mattie Make a Zombie Movie AP- Two best friends with Down syndrome who caused a sensation four years ago when they created their own gory zombie movie are back, this time in a documentary championed by a Hollywood luminary. “Sam & Mattie Make a Zombie Movie,” released Tuesday on Apple TV, follows Sam…
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Miss America crowning back to live show
After a year of virtual events, including postponing the 2020 competition, the Miss America 2021 crowning will take place live in Connecticut. Miss America 2019, Camille Schrier, has served an extra term. The Associated Press has the story: After canceling Miss America 2020 due to the pandemic, Miss America 2021 is back UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP)…
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Lack of oxygen killed George Floyd, expert testifies
An expert for the prosecution in the trial of police officer Derek Chauvin told jurors that Chauvin’s kneeling on George Floyd’s neck killed him, due to a lack of oxygen. This contradicts the defense that drugs and health problems were responsible. The Associated Press has the story: Prosecution expert Dr. Martin Tobin testifies at trial…
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Sony’s new films will stream domestically on Netflix
Sony’s new films will stream domestically on Netflix NEW YORK (AP) — Netflix further beefed up its film catalog on Thursday in a multi-year deal that will make it the new streaming home to Sony Pictures’ top releases in the U.S. Beginning next year, Sony’s new films will exclusively stream domestically on Netflix after their…
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