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After a year like this, expect a strange New Year's Eve

NEW YORK — If ever a year's end seemed like cause for celebration, 2020 might be it. Yet the coronavirus scourge that dominated the year is also looming over New Year's festivities and forcing officials worldwide to tone them down.

Dec 30, 2020 11:26 AM Read more >

Being Judy Garland won Zellweger an Oscar. Is a Grammy next?

NEW YORK — Renée Zellweger is known for acting but you could easily write a thesis about her love for music.

Dec 30, 2020 11:07 AM Read more >

A low-key Memphis guitar legend builds on musical legacy

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — It’s 1966 and a thunderstorm illuminates the night sky in Memphis, Tennessee.

Dec 30, 2020 11:06 AM Read more >

2020: A year where the fist-bump became mainstream greeting

The moment called for a handshake. Or would have, under what used to be considered normal circumstances. As in, before 2020. Here’s the scene, from Dec.

Dec 30, 2020 10:47 AM Read more >

Some Hawaii hotel officials expect tourism to recover slowly

HONOLULU — Some hotel executives don't expect a quick recovery for Hawaii's tourism industry.

Dec 30, 2020 9:50 AM Read more >

A low-key Memphis guitar legend builds on a musical legacy

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — It’s 1966 and a thunderstorm illuminates the night sky in Memphis, Tennessee.

Dec 30, 2020 9:49 AM Read more >

Study of virus screening at concert reports zero infections

BARCELONA, Spain — The organizers of an indoor music festival in Barcelona to test the effectiveness of same-day coronavirus screening said Wednesday that preliminary results indicate there was zero transmission inside the venue.

Dec 30, 2020 9:49 AM Read more >

Principal Joe Clark, who inspired film 'Lean on Me,' dies

GAINESVILLE, Fla.

Dec 30, 2020 9:47 AM Read more >

Lives Lost: Families find solace in memories and mementos

Long after the funeral or memorial, if one was even possible, and long after the condolence cards, the phone calls of support, there is simply the emptiness. That’s when the memories rush in.

Dec 30, 2020 9:16 AM Read more >

Joe and Jill Biden to appear on 'New Year’s Rockin’ Eve'

NEW YORK — Ryan Seacrest will have a special pair of guests alongside the music stars at this year's New Year's Eve celebration on ABC — the president-elect and the future first lady. President-elect Joe Biden and Dr.

Dec 30, 2020 6:56 AM Read more >