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How to keep guns off Bourbon Street? Designate a police station as a school

How to keep guns off Bourbon Street? Designate a police station as a school

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A police station in New Orleans' French Quarter will be designated a vocational technical school in a move that will instantly outlaw gun possession in the surrounding area — including a stretch of bar-lined Bourbon Street — as a n
An Arizona museum tells the stories of ancient animals through their fossilized poop

An Arizona museum tells the stories of ancient animals through their fossilized poop

WILLIAMS, Ariz. (AP) — One way to help tell how a Tyrannosaurus rex digested food is to look at its poop.
TV personality Carlos Watson testifies in his trial over collapse of startup Ozy Media

TV personality Carlos Watson testifies in his trial over collapse of startup Ozy Media

NEW YORK (AP) — Former TV host Carlos Watson told a jury Monday he never schemed to con backers of his Ozy Media, a once high-flying startup that crashed in a storm of doubt about its business tactics and claims of success. “Mr.
Canada Day festivities attract hundreds at ceremonies, parties across the country

Canada Day festivities attract hundreds at ceremonies, parties across the country

Parks and public spaces across the country teemed with flag-waving revellers on Monday as thousands of people marked Canada Day, with many — including newly minted citizens — celebrating the unique privileges that come with being Canadian.

Infant mortality rate rose 8% in wake of Texas abortion ban, study shows

In the wake of Texas' abortion ban, the state's infant death rate increased and more died of birth defects, a study published Monday shows.
A media 'nervous breakdown'? Calls for Biden's withdrawal produce some extraordinary moments

A media 'nervous breakdown'? Calls for Biden's withdrawal produce some extraordinary moments

NEW YORK (AP) — If President Joe Biden successfully resists some extraordinary calls in the media to abandon his reelection effort following last week's debate , he may reflect on the moment that MSNBC's Mika Brzezinski looked into the camera Monday
Young Thug's trial on hold as defense tries to get judge removed from case

Young Thug's trial on hold as defense tries to get judge removed from case

ATLANTA (AP) — The judge overseeing the racketeering and gang prosecution against Young Thug and others on Monday put the long-running trial on hold until another judge rules on requests by several defendants that he step aside from the case.
Swedes take a new step in parental leave. Grandparents can now get paid to take care of grandkids

Swedes take a new step in parental leave. Grandparents can now get paid to take care of grandkids

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Sweden launched a groundbreaking new law on Monday that allows grandparents to step in and get paid parental leave while taking care of their grandchildren for up to three months of a child’s first year.
Appeals court allows part of Biden student loan repayment plan to go forward

Appeals court allows part of Biden student loan repayment plan to go forward

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court has allowed the U.S. Education Department to move ahead with a plan to lower monthly payments for millions of student loan borrowers, putting on hold a ruling last week by a lower court.
Friends, partners, allies: Ambassador praises U.S-Canada relationship on Canada Day

Friends, partners, allies: Ambassador praises U.S-Canada relationship on Canada Day

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