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AGT winner Murphy earns high school equivalency diploma

AGT winner Murphy earns high school equivalency diploma

LOGAN, W.Va. — “America’s Got Talent” winner Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. put his down time during the coronavirus pandemic to good use, earning his high school equivalency diploma 30 years after dropping out.
Letting go of being No. 1, Katy Perry finds her 'Smile'

Letting go of being No. 1, Katy Perry finds her 'Smile'

NEW YORK — A decade ago, Katy Perry could sing the alphabet and top the music charts. Her name was synonymous with being No.
First lady opens student art exhibit on women's suffrage

First lady opens student art exhibit on women's suffrage

WASHINGTON — Melania Trump is marking the 100th anniversary of women gaining the right to vote with an art exhibit based on works by children from all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
Paralympic documentary: 'None of the bodies look the same'

Paralympic documentary: 'None of the bodies look the same'

TOKYO — Matt Stutzman was born without arms — just stumps at the shoulders. Ellie Cole's right leg was amputated when she was 3, lost to cancer. Bebe Vio had parts of all four limbs amputated after she contacted meningitis as an adolescent.
Northern Minnesota musician prepares to release album

Northern Minnesota musician prepares to release album

VIRGINIA, Minn. — If you want to know how to accomplish creative goals during a pandemic, ask Karl Sundquist, who managed to finish an entire album in the hinterlands of northern Minnesota. Sundquist is a St. Louis County Assistant Attorney.
Kirk Franklin makes splash at Stellar Gospel Music Awards

Kirk Franklin makes splash at Stellar Gospel Music Awards

LOS ANGELES — Kirk Franklin made a splash at the Stellar Gospel Music Awards. The singer took home six trophies during the 35th annual awards on Sunday night.
Screenwriter John Ridley to write new Batman comic series

Screenwriter John Ridley to write new Batman comic series

LOS ANGELES — John Ridley will write the new Batman comic series with plans of the Dark Knight being a person of colour .
Sato, Rahal give Rahal Letterman Lanigan banner Indy 500

Sato, Rahal give Rahal Letterman Lanigan banner Indy 500

The long, white beard cascading out from David Letterman's mask as he climbed onto the new-look winner's podium at Indianapolis Motor Speedway was evidence of just how long it's been since the longtime “Late Show" host joined team co-owner Bobby Raha
Former 'Glee' star Lea Michele gives birth to baby boy

Former 'Glee' star Lea Michele gives birth to baby boy

LOS ANGELES — Lea Michele is a mom of a baby boy. A representative for Michele said Sunday that the former “Glee” star gave birth to her son on Aug. 20. She and her husband Zandy Reich welcomed their first child together.
Opera's Domingo denies abusing power, seeks to clear name

Opera's Domingo denies abusing power, seeks to clear name

NAPLES, Italy — Opera legend Plácido Domingo denied ever abusing his power during his management tenure at two U.S.
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