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An Associated Press photographer snaps a buzzy photo by focusing on the details during Holi

An Associated Press photographer snaps a buzzy photo by focusing on the details during Holi

GUWAHATI, India (AP) — Anupam Nath has been covering Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, in Guwahati in northeastern India for two decades.
15 years later, Winstead recalls 'Scott Pilgrim' shoot: 'Toronto was our playground'

15 years later, Winstead recalls 'Scott Pilgrim' shoot: 'Toronto was our playground'

TORONTO — Just like the evil movie exes who can't get over her "Scott Pilgrim" alter ego Ramona Flowers, Mary Elizabeth Winstead can't get over Toronto. It's been 15 years since the North Carolina-born actor shot cult film “Scott Pilgrim vs.

UK counterterrorism police investigate an attack on an Iranian TV presenter outside his London home

LONDON (AP) — British counterterrorism police are investigating the stabbing of an Iranian television presenter outside his home in London as concern grows over threats to a Farsi-language satellite news channel long critical of Iran’s theocratic gov
China’s gambling hub of Macao holds its final horse race, ending a tradition of over 40 years

China’s gambling hub of Macao holds its final horse race, ending a tradition of over 40 years

MACAO (AP) — After more than 40 years, Macao’s horse racing track hosted its final races on Saturday, bringing an end to the sport in the city famous for its massive casinos.
Hours to make and seconds to destroy, Holy Week flower carpets are a labor of love in Guatemala

Hours to make and seconds to destroy, Holy Week flower carpets are a labor of love in Guatemala

ANTIGUA, Guatemala (AP) — Overnight before the Holy Week processions pass in front of his house, Luis Álvarez works with two dozen family members and friends to create an elaborate, 115-foot-long (35-meter-long) carpet out of colored sawdust on the s
Woman in Northern Ireland finds people who can understand her — in Newfoundland

Woman in Northern Ireland finds people who can understand her — in Newfoundland

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Whitney McCullough says she has always felt like people outside her home of Banbridge, Northern Ireland, need subtitles to decipher her accent and slang.
A big airline is relaxing its pet policy to let owners bring the companion and a rolling carry-on

A big airline is relaxing its pet policy to let owners bring the companion and a rolling carry-on

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — American Airlines is relaxing part of its pet policy to let owners bring their companion and a full-size carry-on bag into the cabin.
Doris Kearns Goodwin and Laurie Anderson to receive medals from American Academy of Arts and Letters

Doris Kearns Goodwin and Laurie Anderson to receive medals from American Academy of Arts and Letters

NEW YORK (AP) — Doris Kearns Goodwin, Laurie Anderson and the president of the Harlem School of the Arts, James C. Horton, are being honored by the American Academy of Arts and Letters.
Tyla, South Africa's amapiano angel, manifests stardom in debut album

Tyla, South Africa's amapiano angel, manifests stardom in debut album

NEW YORK (AP) — Tyla grew up in Johannesburg, South Africa, practicing acceptance speeches in the mirror, envisioning herself on the grandest award stages. But as she found out, a dream is one thing — reality is another.
Louis Gossett Jr., 1st Black man to win supporting actor Oscar, dies at 87

Louis Gossett Jr., 1st Black man to win supporting actor Oscar, dies at 87

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar and an Emmy winner for his role in the seminal TV miniseries “Roots,” has died. He was 87. Gossett's first cousin Neal L.
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