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Influential Bluegrass musician J.D. Crowe has died

Influential Bluegrass musician J.D. Crowe has died

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Grammy-winning bluegrass musician J.D. Crowe, whose influential career spanned more than 50 years, has died. He was 84. His son, David, confirmed the death on Saturday to The Associated Press.
Spanish eruption's end brings 'emotional relief,' rebuilding

Spanish eruption's end brings 'emotional relief,' rebuilding

MADRID (AP) — Authorities on one of Spain's Canary Islands declared a volcanic eruption that started in September officially finished Saturday following 10 days of no lava flows, seismic activity or significant sulfur dioxide emissions.
Space telescope launched on daring quest to behold 1st stars

Space telescope launched on daring quest to behold 1st stars

The world’s largest and most powerful space telescope rocketed away Saturday on a high-stakes quest to behold light from the first stars and galaxies and scour the universe for hints of life.
Yemeni rebel attack on southern Saudi Arabia kills 2 people

Yemeni rebel attack on southern Saudi Arabia kills 2 people

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A Yemeni rebel attack on Saudi Arabia's southern border town of Jizan killed two people and wounded seven more late Friday, Saudi state-run media reported.
Greece: 13 dead, others missing in new migrant boat accident

Greece: 13 dead, others missing in new migrant boat accident

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — At least 13 people died after a migrant boat capsized in the Aegean Sea late Friday, bringing to at least 27 the combined death toll from three accidents in as many days involving migrant boats in Greek waters.
Spanish king's annual speech warns against virus complacency

Spanish king's annual speech warns against virus complacency

MADRID (AP) — Citizens should remain cautious as the coronavirus can still inflict widespread damage, Spain's King Felipe VI said during an annual speech — as infections in the country climbed to a yet another record Friday.
Extinct shark named after LSU museum official as she retires

Extinct shark named after LSU museum official as she retires

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A Louisiana State University museum official has received a unique retirement gift -- researchers in Alabama and South Carolina named a prehistoric shark species after her.
Sweet repeat: Brothers regift same hard candy for decades

Sweet repeat: Brothers regift same hard candy for decades

MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — Two New Hampshire brothers have gotten their holiday regifting skills down to an art — they've been passing the same hard candy back and forth for over 30 years.
Ferry fire kills at least 37 in southern Bangladesh

Ferry fire kills at least 37 in southern Bangladesh

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — A massive fire swept through a crowded river ferry in southern Bangladesh early Friday, leaving at least 37 dead and 72 injured, as passengers jumped off the vessel and swam to the shore, officials said.
Kim Potter guilty of manslaughter in Daunte Wright's death

Kim Potter guilty of manslaughter in Daunte Wright's death

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A suburban Minneapolis police officer who said she confused her handgun for her Taser was convicted of manslaughter Thursday in the death of Daunte Wright, prompting tears from the young Black man’s parents and a jubilant celebrati
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