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Oklahoma's push to weaken penalties for cockfighting is frustrating opponents of the bloodsport

Oklahoma's push to weaken penalties for cockfighting is frustrating opponents of the bloodsport

WILSON, Okla. (AP) — Before Oklahoma became one of the last places in the U.S.
What's Pi Day all about? Math, science, pies and more

What's Pi Day all about? Math, science, pies and more

Math enthusiasts around the world, from college kids to rocket scientists, celebrate Pi Day on Thursday, which is March 14 or 3/14 — the first three digits of an infinite number with many practical uses.
Teen pregnancy raises risk of death in early adulthood, Ontario study suggests

Teen pregnancy raises risk of death in early adulthood, Ontario study suggests

Women who were pregnant as teenagers are more likely to die before age 31 compared to those who had no teen pregnancies, suggests an Ontario study that calls for more programs to support vulnerable youth and their children. The study of 2.
Documents show more companies, performers owed money by Just for Laughs

Documents show more companies, performers owed money by Just for Laughs

MONTREAL — Documents made public by an insolvency trustee show Montreal comedy festival Just for Laughs and affiliated companies owe millions of dollars in unpaid debts beyond what was included in a court filing last week. Groupe Juste pour rire inc.
In ‘Frida’ documentary, artist Frida Kahlo’s own words are used to tell her story

In ‘Frida’ documentary, artist Frida Kahlo’s own words are used to tell her story

Frida Kahlo used her own experiences to inform her art. In that spirit, Kahlo’s personal writings are used to help tell the story of her life in a new documentary, “Frida.
New opera production adds something new to Luis Buñuel's 'The Exterminating Angel': cannibalism

New opera production adds something new to Luis Buñuel's 'The Exterminating Angel': cannibalism

Calixto Bieito added an element to “The Exterminating Angel” that Luis Buñuel and Thomas Adès left out: cannibalism.
'Freaknik' documentary tells untold story behind the massively popular Atlanta street party

'Freaknik' documentary tells untold story behind the massively popular Atlanta street party

LOS ANGELES (AP) — If you participated in Atlanta’s wildest gathering called Freaknik back in the day, then beware: You might be featured in Hulu’s new documentary about the legendary street party that became popular through folklore tales involving
NYC thinks Census Bureau estimates missed tens of thousands of asylum seekers

NYC thinks Census Bureau estimates missed tens of thousands of asylum seekers

ORLANDO, Fla.
Eric Carmen, the Raspberries frontman and ‘All by Myself’ and 'Hungry Eyes' singer, dies at 74

Eric Carmen, the Raspberries frontman and ‘All by Myself’ and 'Hungry Eyes' singer, dies at 74

NEW YORK (AP) — Singer-songwriter Eric Carmen, who fronted the power-pop 1970s band the Raspberries and later had soaring pop hits like “All by Myself” and “Hungry Eyes” from the hit “Dirty Dancing” soundtrack, has died. He was 74.
Composer Hans Zimmer is bringing his blockbuster-inspired live shows to Canada

Composer Hans Zimmer is bringing his blockbuster-inspired live shows to Canada

Oscar-winning German composer Hans Zimmer has produced some of Hollywood’s best-known film scores, written countless pieces of music and recently put on sold-out live shows across Europe.
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