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What is Ramadan and how do Muslims observe the Islamic holy month?

What is Ramadan and how do Muslims observe the Islamic holy month?

CAIRO (AP) — Observant Muslims the world over will soon be united in a ritual of daily fasting from dawn to sunset as the Islamic holy month of Ramadan starts. For Muslims, it's a time of increased worship, charity and good deeds.
How springing forward to daylight saving time could affect your health -- and how to prepare

How springing forward to daylight saving time could affect your health -- and how to prepare

WASHINGTON (AP) — Most of America “springs forward” Sunday for daylight saving time and losing that hour of sleep can do more than leave you tired and cranky the next day. It also could harm your health.
Pencils down: SATs are going all digital, and students have mixed reviews of the new format

Pencils down: SATs are going all digital, and students have mixed reviews of the new format

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — As SAT season kicks off this weekend, students across the U.S.
Kyoto's picturesque geisha district fights back against over-tourism with keep-out signs

Kyoto's picturesque geisha district fights back against over-tourism with keep-out signs

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s ancient capital of Kyoto, long a popular destination for tourists, is closing off some private-property alleys in its famous geisha district because of complaints about misbehaving visitors.
Karol G becomes first Latina named woman of the year at Billboard ceremony honoring global musicians

Karol G becomes first Latina named woman of the year at Billboard ceremony honoring global musicians

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Karol G made history at Wednesday night's Billboard Women in Music awards ceremony.
Steve Lawrence, singer, entertainer and half of popular stage duo Steve & Eydie, dies at 88

Steve Lawrence, singer, entertainer and half of popular stage duo Steve & Eydie, dies at 88

NEW YORK (AP) — Steve Lawrence, a singer and top stage act who as a solo performer and in tandem with his wife Eydie Gorme kept Tin Pan Alley alive during the rock era, died Thursday. He was 88.

Rare 2-faced calf born last month at a Louisiana farm is flourishing despite the odds

ABBEVILLE, La. (AP) — A rare calf born with two faces — four eyes, two noses, two mouths and two ears — continued to flourish Thursday, eight days after its birth at a southwest Louisiana farm.

The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra will tour Asia for the first time in June

NEW YORK (AP) — The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra will tour Asia for the first time with nine performances in South Korea, Japan and Taiwan from June 19-30.
Why are clocks set forward in the spring? Thank wars, confusion and a hunger for sunlight

Why are clocks set forward in the spring? Thank wars, confusion and a hunger for sunlight

DALLAS (AP) — Once again, most Americans will set their clocks forward by one hour this weekend, losing perhaps a bit of sleep but gaining more glorious sunlight in the evenings as the days warm into summer.
Place your bets on the Oscars: Provinces taking wagers on 2024 Academy Awards

Place your bets on the Oscars: Provinces taking wagers on 2024 Academy Awards

With Tinseltown set to hand out the Academy Awards on Sunday, the question for some in Alberta is whether to take the long-shot bet on "Barbie" or put the smart money down on "Oppenheimer.
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