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Ronnie Kole, New Orleans pianist, dead at 89

Ronnie Kole, New Orleans pianist, dead at 89

NEW ORLEANS — Ronnie Kole, an acclaimed New Orleans pianist who performed across the globe, has died. He was 89. His death Thursday night was announced on his website and the Ronnie Kole Entertainment Facebook page.
US now using several hotel chains to detain migrant children

US now using several hotel chains to detain migrant children

HOUSTON — The U.S. government has detained children at several major hotel chains — more than previously known — during the coronavirus pandemic instead of transferring them to government-funded shelters, according to new data released Friday.
Conventions highlight aggressive fact-check efforts

Conventions highlight aggressive fact-check efforts

NEW YORK — Rachel Maddow ended her fact-check mission with a lightning round after President Donald Trump's nomination acceptance speech — 12 corrections in about a minute. Or, rather, 11 corrections and a prediction.
TikTok celebrities criminally charged after LA house parties

TikTok celebrities criminally charged after LA house parties

LOS ANGELES — TikTok celebrities Bryce Hall and Blake Gray are facing criminal charges after they hosted recent parties in the Hollywood Hills despite the city's ban on large gatherings during the coronavirus pandemic, authorities said Friday.
Borgata: Ocean Casino is poaching our execs, trade secrets

Borgata: Ocean Casino is poaching our execs, trade secrets

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Atlantic City's top casino is accusing a rival of poaching a half-dozen of its top marketing executives in an attempt to “cripple” it by using secret details about its best and most profitable customers.
Families brace for school, work disruptions as cold and flu season nears

Families brace for school, work disruptions as cold and flu season nears

Toronto mom Emma Trousdale would love to send her two kids to school full time. But even if she chooses that option over remote learning, she expects they'll end up spending a considerable amount of time at home.
'Watchmen' director is among women making an Emmy splash

'Watchmen' director is among women making an Emmy splash

LOS ANGELES — An awkward youth is coaxed into a carnival’s house of mirrors for what looks to be an innocent flirtation, but the “Watchmen” scene quickly turns emotionally grueling and, ultimately, destructive.
As Christopher Nolan fans rush to see 'Tenet,' how safe are movie theatres?

As Christopher Nolan fans rush to see 'Tenet,' how safe are movie theatres?

TORONTO — Reserved seating, cheap tickets, and official permission to stash your bag on the seat beside you. Depending on who you ask, it's either the best or worst time to go to the theatre.
VIRUS DIARY: She has her cake, but others can't eat it, too

VIRUS DIARY: She has her cake, but others can't eat it, too

PHOENIX — When my birthday rolled around in June, I had to face the fact that, thanks to COVID-19, I would not be having cake with anyone. Yet I went ahead and made the cake I really wanted — a three-layer, naked strawberry chamomile cake.
JK Rowling returns award from group linked to Kennedy family

JK Rowling returns award from group linked to Kennedy family

LONDON — Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling says she is returning an award from a human rights group linked to the Kennedy family after the president of the organization criticized her comments about transgender issues.
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