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Church bells speak again in Spain thanks to effort to recover the lost 'language' of ringing by hand

Church bells speak again in Spain thanks to effort to recover the lost 'language' of ringing by hand

JOANETES, Spain (AP) — Xavier Pallàs plants his feet on the belfry floor, grips the rope, and with one tug fills the lush Spanish valley below with the reverberating peal of a church bell.
Jon Landau, Oscar-winning 'Titanic' and 'Avatar' producer, dies at 63

Jon Landau, Oscar-winning 'Titanic' and 'Avatar' producer, dies at 63

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jon Landau, an Oscar-winning producer who worked closely with director James Cameron on three of the biggest blockbusters of all time, “Titanic” and two “Avatar” films, has died. He was 63.
Tank and the Bangas to pay tribute to their New Orleans roots at Essence Festival

Tank and the Bangas to pay tribute to their New Orleans roots at Essence Festival

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Seven years ago, New Orleans band Tank and the Bangas squeezed into the corner of a classroom and recorded themselves performing their song “Quick,” for National Public Radio’s Tiny Desk contest, the nonprofit's annual search for t
As 'Bachelor' race issues linger, Jenn Tran, its 1st Asian American lead, is ready for her moment

As 'Bachelor' race issues linger, Jenn Tran, its 1st Asian American lead, is ready for her moment

Jenn Tran can't stop thinking about being the first Asian American lead in the history of “The Bachelor” franchise — not that she wants to. “I think about it every day, all the time.
Asia's richest man Mukesh Ambani is set to throw a grand wedding for his son. Here's what to know

Asia's richest man Mukesh Ambani is set to throw a grand wedding for his son. Here's what to know

NEW DELHI (AP) — In March, Asia’s richest man Mukesh Ambani threw a three-day prenuptial bash for his son that included a 1,200-person guest list, including former world leaders, tech tycoons and Bollywood's megastars, and a performance by renowned s
Doctors excited about targeted prostate cancer therapy, but can't prescribe it yet

Doctors excited about targeted prostate cancer therapy, but can't prescribe it yet

Dale Cousins was thrilled when he saw his body scans from before and after a new prostate cancer treatment. "(The doctor) said, 'Do you see any difference?'" the 79-year-old from Petrolia, Ont., recalled.
The Moulin Rouge cabaret in Paris has its windmill back, weeks after a stunning collapse

The Moulin Rouge cabaret in Paris has its windmill back, weeks after a stunning collapse

PARIS (AP) — Paris' famed Moulin Rouge cabaret got its red windmill back Friday during a special ceremony that featured can-can dancing on the plaza outside.
How an Oscar-winning filmmaker helped a small-town art theater in Ohio land a big grant

How an Oscar-winning filmmaker helped a small-town art theater in Ohio land a big grant

YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio (AP) — When the Little Art Theatre set out to land a $100,000 grant to fund a stylish new marquee, with a nod to its century-long history, the cozy Ohio arthouse theater had some talented help.
Delaware judge refuses to dismiss lawsuit in battle over estate of the late pop icon Prince

Delaware judge refuses to dismiss lawsuit in battle over estate of the late pop icon Prince

DOVER, Del. (AP) — A Delaware judge has refused to dismiss a lawsuit filed by former business advisers to the late pop music icon Prince against two of his siblings and other heirs in a dispute over his estate.
Multiple injuries reported after fireworks veer into the crowd at a Utah stadium

Multiple injuries reported after fireworks veer into the crowd at a Utah stadium

PROVO, Utah (AP) — Malfunctioning fireworks veered into the stands at a crowded Utah football stadium and struck members of the audience during a Fourth of July celebration , sending up to six people to the hospital, according to authorities and the
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