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Country music reckons with racial stereotypes and its future

Country music reckons with racial stereotypes and its future

NASHVILLE — When country singer Rissi Palmer was working on her debut album, she wanted a song like Gretchen Wilson’s “Redneck Woman,” a song that would introduce her and tell her story to fans.
Kanye West to bring Yeezy brand, but not sneakers, to Gap

Kanye West to bring Yeezy brand, but not sneakers, to Gap

NEW YORK — Kanye West is bringing his Yeezy brand to Gap. The rap superstar will design adult and kids' clothing that will be sold at Gap next year. Yeezy is best known for pricey sneakers that sell out online quickly.
UK tour operator scraps Florida visits over Disney measures

UK tour operator scraps Florida visits over Disney measures

LONDON — Europe’s biggest travel and tourism company, TUI, is cancelling all holidays to Florida from the U.K. until December following the introduction of new hygiene rules at Walt Disney World Resort, including the mandatory use of face coverings.
Daytime Emmys go virtual in age of coronavirus pandemic

Daytime Emmys go virtual in age of coronavirus pandemic

LOS ANGELES — The coronavirus pandemic has turned daily life into a drama of untold proportions.
Christine Lahti plays friend, feminist icon Steinem on PBS

Christine Lahti plays friend, feminist icon Steinem on PBS

Christine Lahti's portrayal of Gloria Steinem in PBS' “Gloria: A Life” reflects both a veteran artist's skill and a passion for the subject.
Christopher Nolan's 'Tenet' again delays big summer release

Christopher Nolan's 'Tenet' again delays big summer release

LOS ANGELES — With reported cases of the coronavirus surging, Warner Bros. on Thursday postponed the release of Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet,” further delaying Hollywood's summer kickoff.
CBC News host Wendy Mesley disciplined for using racist slur twice in work meetings

CBC News host Wendy Mesley disciplined for using racist slur twice in work meetings

TORONTO — CBC News has taken disciplinary action against journalist Wendy Mesley in light of her admission that she used a racist slur on two separate occasions during editorial meetings in the past year.
Pandemic forces some patients to phone in doctor visits

Pandemic forces some patients to phone in doctor visits

Video telemedicine took off earlier this year as the coronavirus paused in-person doctor visits. Earl Egner missed that trend. The 84-year-old diabetic and cancer survivor has no computer or cellphone.
'A disaster waiting to happen': MLB plan for 60-game season sparks concern

'A disaster waiting to happen': MLB plan for 60-game season sparks concern

John Axford loses track when trying to recall the number of people he would come into contact with in a typical day as a Major League Baseball player.
U.S. officials change virus risk groups, add pregnant women

U.S. officials change virus risk groups, add pregnant women

NEW YORK — The nation's top public health agency on Thursday revamped its list of which Americans are at higher risk for severe COVID-19 illness, adding pregnant women and removing age alone as a factor.
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