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National Teacher of the Year helps diverse students and their families thrive in rural Tennessee

National Teacher of the Year helps diverse students and their families thrive in rural Tennessee

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — When Ali Aglan joined Missy Testerman's second grade class, his family had just moved from Egypt to rural east Tennessee, where his parents now run an Italian restaurant.

A look at some of 'SCTV' alum Joe Flaherty's more memorable roles

Though he was best known for the multitude of characters he embodied on "SCTV," Joe Flaherty had a long and varied career in film and television. Flaherty died Monday at age 82.
Joe Flaherty was the 'only guy' who could get Eugene Levy to break character

Joe Flaherty was the 'only guy' who could get Eugene Levy to break character

Eugene Levy says his "SCTV" castmate Joe Flaherty was the only comedian who could get him to break character on stage.
Alley Theatre in Texas puts on Thornton Wilder's last, unfinished play, 'The Emporium'

Alley Theatre in Texas puts on Thornton Wilder's last, unfinished play, 'The Emporium'

NEW YORK (AP) — For Kirk Lynn, it was like a scene from “Raiders of the Lost Ark.” He was in a library at Yale, nervously opening three bankers boxes.
Solar eclipse playlist: 20 songs to rock out to on your cosmic adventure

Solar eclipse playlist: 20 songs to rock out to on your cosmic adventure

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The total solar eclipse is quickly approaching. While you prepare to hit the road towards the path of total darkness or anticipate hours of traffic coming out of your watch party , you'll need something to listen to.
Citizen scientist measured Rockies snowfall for 50 years. Two new hips help him keep going

Citizen scientist measured Rockies snowfall for 50 years. Two new hips help him keep going

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Hotels where baseball fans can score cool perks, save some money

Hotels where baseball fans can score cool perks, save some money

With baseball season in full swing, it’s time for fans to make their game-day plans. For those traveling to the game, that can require finding a hotel to serve as a home base. After all, sports and travel go together like peanuts and Cracker Jack.

Robin Walter's 'Little Mercy' receives poetry academy's First Book Award

NEW YORK (AP) — Robin Walter’s “Little Mercy,” a debut collection of verse that celebrates the natural world, has won the 2024 Academy of American Poets’ First Book Award. Walter will receive $5,000 and a six-week residency in Umbria, Italy.
Luxury SUV face-off: Edmunds compares the Genesis GV80 and Lexus RX

Luxury SUV face-off: Edmunds compares the Genesis GV80 and Lexus RX

Genesis, the spinoff luxury automaker from Hyundai, launched its GV80 midsize SUV in 2021.

Suspects in the stabbing of an Iranian presenter fled UK after attack, counterterrorism police say

LONDON (AP) — British counterterrorism police investigating the stabbing of a journalist who works for a TV channel critical of the Iranian government said that three suspects had fled the country within hours of the attack.
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