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Former composer, wife invite viewers to 'Stump the Maestro'

Former composer, wife invite viewers to 'Stump the Maestro'

AVENTURA, Fla. — Name a show tune, jazz standard or movie score, and chances are 91-year-old Peter Fuchs can not only hum it, but play it from memory on his keyboard.
'Nomadland' wins PGA Award, cementing front-runner status

'Nomadland' wins PGA Award, cementing front-runner status

NEW YORK — Chloé Zhao's “Nomadland" cemented its Oscar front-runner status Wednesday, winning the top award at the 32nd annual Producers Guild of America Awards.
Poet Amanda Gorman revisits inaugural triumph with Oprah

Poet Amanda Gorman revisits inaugural triumph with Oprah

LOS ANGELES — Amanda Gorman revisits her inauguration day poetry reading that wowed observers, among them Oprah Winfrey, in the Apple TV+ series “The Oprah Conversation.
UK court rejects Depp bid to appeal 'wife beater' ruling

UK court rejects Depp bid to appeal 'wife beater' ruling

LONDON — A British court on Thursday refused Johnny Depp permission to appeal a judge’s ruling that he assaulted ex-wife Amber Heard, saying his attempt to overturn the decision had “no real prospect of success.
Government revises 4th quarter GDP up slightly to 4.3%

Government revises 4th quarter GDP up slightly to 4.3%

WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 4.
US jobless claims fall to 684,000, fewest since pandemic

US jobless claims fall to 684,000, fewest since pandemic

WASHINGTON — The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week to 684,000, the fewest since the pandemic erupted a year ago and a sign that the economy is improving.
1 report, 4 theories: Scientists mull clues on virus' origin

1 report, 4 theories: Scientists mull clues on virus' origin

GENEVA — A team of international and Chinese scientists is poised to report on its joint search for the origins of the coronavirus that sparked a pandemic after it was first detected in China over a year ago — with four theories being considered, and
US, Europe, NATO close ranks to counter 'aggressive' China

US, Europe, NATO close ranks to counter 'aggressive' China

BRUSSELS — The United States and European countries are closing ranks to respond to what the U.S. calls “aggressive and coercive” behaviour by China, days after the U.S.
Greek Independence Day events culminate in military parade

Greek Independence Day events culminate in military parade

ATHENS, Greece — Fighter jets flew by the ancient Acropolis and tanks rumbled past parliament in central Athens on Thursday as Greece’s celebrations for the bicentenary of its war of independence culminated in a military parade attended by dignitarie
North Korea test-fires ballistic missiles in message to US

North Korea test-fires ballistic missiles in message to US

SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — North Korea on Thursday test-fired its first ballistic missiles since President Joe Biden took office as it expands its military capabilities and increases pressure on Washington while nuclear negotiations remain stalled.
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