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Harassed by Assassin’s Creed gamers, a professor fought back with kindness

Harassed by Assassin’s Creed gamers, a professor fought back with kindness

HANOVER, N.H. (AP) — Sachi Schmidt-Hori has never played Assassin’s Creed Shadows, but facing an onslaught of online harassment from its fans, she quickly developed her own gameplay style: confronting hate with kindness.
Weinstein accuser insists in tearful outburst: 'He did that to me'

Weinstein accuser insists in tearful outburst: 'He did that to me'

NEW YORK (AP) — One of Harvey Weinstein 's accusers broke down in tears and cursed on the witness stand Friday as a defense lawyer questioned her account of the former Hollywood mogul forcing oral sex on her nearly two decades ago .
As Trump pares back ocean protections, California weighs expanding them

As Trump pares back ocean protections, California weighs expanding them

CHANNEL ISLANDS, Calif. (AP) — Strands of kelp glow in the dim morning light off California’s Channel Islands as fish and sea lions weave through the golden fronds.
This summer at the movies, superheroes, from ‘Superman’ to ‘Fantastic Four,’ return

This summer at the movies, superheroes, from ‘Superman’ to ‘Fantastic Four,’ return

Superman already has a lot on his broad shoulders. It seems unfair to add the fate of Hollywood to his worries.
How the democracy sausage, a polling day snack, became Australia's election symbol

How the democracy sausage, a polling day snack, became Australia's election symbol

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Many Australians arriving at polling places on Saturday followed their civic duty by eating what’s become known as a democracy sausage, a cultural tradition as Aussie as koalas and Vegemite, and for some just as importa
Banksy's ‘Broken Heart' painting defaced on a Brooklyn wall is up for sale

Banksy's ‘Broken Heart' painting defaced on a Brooklyn wall is up for sale

NEW YORK (AP) — When the enigmatic street artist Banksy spray-painted a heart-shaped balloon covered with a Band-Aid on the wall of a Brooklyn warehouse, the nondescript brick building was instantly transformed into an art destination and the canvas
As Trump sets his sights on public broadcasting, a decades-old institution frets about the future

As Trump sets his sights on public broadcasting, a decades-old institution frets about the future

The nation's public broadcasting system — decades-long home to Big Bird, Ken Burns documentaries and “All Things Considered" — faces the biggest crisis in its nearly 60-year history with President Donald Trump's order to slash federal subsidies.
Altar acupuncture: A Minneapolis church brings well-being sessions to its migrant ministry

Altar acupuncture: A Minneapolis church brings well-being sessions to its migrant ministry

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Right after Sunday worship at St. Paul’s-San Pablo Lutheran Church , Juan Carlos Toapanta lay in a lounge chair set up by the altar, needles sticking out of his forehead, wrist and foot for an hourlong acupuncture session.
CDC reports 216 child deaths this flu season, the most in 15 years

CDC reports 216 child deaths this flu season, the most in 15 years

NEW YORK (AP) — More U.S. children have died this flu season than at any time since the swine flu pandemic 15 years ago, according to a federal report released Friday.
Noteworthy and influential people who've died this year

Noteworthy and influential people who've died this year

The month of April saw the death of history's first Latin American pope. Known for his embrace of the downtrodden, Pope Francis, who died of a stroke, signaled a different tone for the papacy, stressing humility over hubris.
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