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Even on quiet summer weekends, huge news stories spread to millions more swiftly than ever before

Even on quiet summer weekends, huge news stories spread to millions more swiftly than ever before

James Peeler's phone blew up with messages as he drove home from church in Texas. Reading a book on her couch in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Wendy Schweiger spied something on Facebook.
New 'Dexter' sequel starring Michael C. Hall announced at Comic-Con

New 'Dexter' sequel starring Michael C. Hall announced at Comic-Con

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The “Dexter” universe is expanding, with everyone's favorite serial killer coming back from the dead.
California date palm ranches reap not only fruit, but a permit to host weddings and quinceañeras

California date palm ranches reap not only fruit, but a permit to host weddings and quinceañeras

COACHELLA, Calif. (AP) — Claudia Lua Alvarado has staked her future on the rows of towering date palms behind the home where she lives with her husband and two children in a desert community east of Los Angeles.
Italy's Ancient Roman Appian Way included in UNESCO World Heritage List

Italy's Ancient Roman Appian Way included in UNESCO World Heritage List

ROME (AP) — Italy’s ancient Roman Appian Way was admitted to the UNESCO World Heritage List on Saturday, becoming the country’s 60th entry on the list.
Why does purple dominate in lupin fields? Biology and the bees, says scientist

Why does purple dominate in lupin fields? Biology and the bees, says scientist

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — In downtown St. John's, N.L., this summer, motorists have been treated to a rare botanical sight — a plume of pink lupins growing at the heart of a hectic intersection.
Volunteers aim to keep a 1882 steam locomotive chugging along in Manitoba

Volunteers aim to keep a 1882 steam locomotive chugging along in Manitoba

WINNIPEG — A steam locomotive made in 1882 and billed as Canada's oldest operating one is in need of some tender loving care, and the volunteers who have kept it running on a vintage railway north of Manitoba's capital are raising funds for the fixup
'Twisters' tears through Oklahoma on the big screen. Moviegoers in the state are buying up tickets

'Twisters' tears through Oklahoma on the big screen. Moviegoers in the state are buying up tickets

MOORE, Okla.
Museum pulls wax figure of Sinead O'Connor after complaints it does not compare to the real thing

Museum pulls wax figure of Sinead O'Connor after complaints it does not compare to the real thing

LONDON (AP) — A wax figure of Sinéad O’Connor that did not compare to how the late singer looked caused a minor meltdown among fans and family members, leading a Dublin museum on Friday to pull it from its collection.
Recall of Boar's Head deli meats announced during investigation of listeria outbreak

Recall of Boar's Head deli meats announced during investigation of listeria outbreak

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. health officials Friday announced a recall of some Boar's Head liverwurst and deli meats as they investigate a listeria outbreak that has sickened nearly three dozen people and caused two deaths. Boar’s Head Provisions Co.
Justin Timberlake’s lawyer says pop singer wasn't intoxicated, argues DUI charges should be dropped

Justin Timberlake’s lawyer says pop singer wasn't intoxicated, argues DUI charges should be dropped

Justin Timberlake ’s lawyer said Friday that the pop singer wasn’t intoxicated during a traffic stop last month, as he seeks to get his drunken driving charge in New York’s Hamptons dismissed, citing errors in documents submitted by police.
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