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James Corden, Lea Salonga return to happier theatrical days

James Corden, Lea Salonga return to happier theatrical days

NEW YORK — James Corden may not be allowed in a theatre these days but there's still a way to laugh with him onstage. Lea Salonga isn't permitted to sing to a crowd right now but there's still a way to hear her magnificent voice.
With another Florida loss, Democrats begin second guessing

With another Florida loss, Democrats begin second guessing

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Perhaps only in Florida is a loss by fewer than 4 percentage points considered a public drubbing.
After tense night, election mystery remains for media

After tense night, election mystery remains for media

After an extraordinary night of shifting vote counts and a rebuke of President Donald Trump, news organizations kept vigil Wednesday as Americans waited to learn who their next president would be.
COVID-19: 'The Bitter End' for nation's live music venues?

COVID-19: 'The Bitter End' for nation's live music venues?

NEW ORLEANS — The venerable New Orleans funk band Galactic purchased the historic music club Tipitina’s in late November 2018 and, according to bassist Robert Mercurio, was making a go of it.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine's kidnapper is sentenced to 24 years

Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine's kidnapper is sentenced to 24 years

NEW YORK — A man convicted in the kidnapping of rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine was sentenced to 24 years in prison Wednesday by a judge who cited his leadership role in a gang active nationwide. U.S. District Judge Paul A.
UK extends wage support scheme until March amid new lockdown

UK extends wage support scheme until March amid new lockdown

LONDON — The British government and the Bank of England joined forces Thursday to provide further support to an economy that is set for a difficult winter following the imposition of new coronavirus lockdown measures.
How two blind brothers became Two Blind Brothers for a cause

How two blind brothers became Two Blind Brothers for a cause

NEW YORK — Would you buy something you can’t see? That’s the question posed by two New York brothers who’ve lost much of their vision to a rare degenerative eye disorder and have dedicated their lives — and livelihoods — to raising money for a cure.
US productivity increases 4.9% in third quarter

US productivity increases 4.9% in third quarter

WASHINGTON — U.S. productivity increased between July and September, but at a slower pace than in the previous quarter. Productivity advanced 4.9% in the third quarter, following an even larger 10.
751,000 seek US jobless benefits as virus hobbles economy

751,000 seek US jobless benefits as virus hobbles economy

WASHINGTON — The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell slightly last week to 751,000, a still-historically high level that shows that many employers keep cutting jobs in the face of the accelerating pandemic.
Asia Today: India's virus cases jump on New Delhi's 3rd wave

Asia Today: India's virus cases jump on New Delhi's 3rd wave

NEW DELHI — India’s coronavirus outbreak rose by more than 50,000 cases Thursday amid a surging third wave of infections in the capital.
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