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Review: Snow Patrol crowdsource a great new pandemic EP

Review: Snow Patrol crowdsource a great new pandemic EP

Snow Patrol, “The Fireside Sessions” (Republic Records) The latest Snow Patrol album is not technically just a Snow Patrol album. The band had some help — from thousands of fans.
Trail of bubbles leads scientists to new coronavirus clue

Trail of bubbles leads scientists to new coronavirus clue

A doctor checking comatose COVID-19 patients for signs of a stroke instead stumbled onto a new clue about how the virus may harm the lungs -- thanks to a test that used tiny air bubbles and a robot. Dr.
'Calamari comeback': Tiniest state's DNC video gets big buzz

'Calamari comeback': Tiniest state's DNC video gets big buzz

WARWICK, R.I. — There goes Rhode Island again — always finding a way to get its tiny tentacles onto the national stage.
Terence Blanchard to be honoured at Toronto International Film Festival

Terence Blanchard to be honoured at Toronto International Film Festival

TORONTO — Oscar-nominated composer Terence Blanchard will receive an award at next month's Toronto International Film Festival. The six-time Grammy Award winner will be honoured at the annual TIFF Tribute Awards.
Pharmacists can give childhood shots, U.S. officials say

Pharmacists can give childhood shots, U.S. officials say

NEW YORK — Pharmacists in all 50 states are now allowed to give childhood vaccinations under a new directive aimed at preventing future outbreaks of measles and other preventable diseases. Alex Azar, the head of the U.S.
Now playing at the mall parking lot: movies, drag shows

Now playing at the mall parking lot: movies, drag shows

NEW YORK — Angel Dougherty went to the mall last month — not to shop, but to watch a drive-in drag show in the parking lot.
Television viewership down for unconventional convention

Television viewership down for unconventional convention

NEW YORK — Preliminary estimates show television viewership for the first night of the Democrats' virtual convention was sharply down compared to the opening of Hillary Clinton's nominating party four years ago. An estimated 19.
Suspect in Jam Master Jay killing pleads not guilty

Suspect in Jam Master Jay killing pleads not guilty

NEW YORK — A man eyed for years as a possible suspect in the 2002 fatal shooting of hip-hop pioneer Jam Master Jay pleaded not guilty at his arraignment on Tuesday, and remained in federal custody where he is already serving a prison sentence for rob
WHAT TO WATCH: Biden agenda and reviving Obama enthusiasm

WHAT TO WATCH: Biden agenda and reviving Obama enthusiasm

LAS VEGAS — Democrats hoping to create a surge of enthusiasm behind Joe Biden’s presidential bid will look to Wednesday’s convention headliners to broaden the party's focus from a multipart rebuke of President Donald Trump to a message of change.
Detailed plans in place for careful removal of Lee statue

Detailed plans in place for careful removal of Lee statue

RICHMOND, Va. — When the bronze equestrian statue of Gen. Robert E.
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