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Strauss’ ‘Blue Danube’ waltz is launching into space to mark his 200th birthday
Strauss’ “Blue Danube” is heading into space this month to mark the 200th anniversary of the waltz king’s birth. The ...
In an uneasy climate, diverse pride groups converge on DC with differing interests but common goals
You’ve heard of twofers. Kenya Hutton is a “threefer.” His parents are immigrants, he’s a Black man and he’s gay — at a ...
Venezuelans vote for lawmakers and governors as opposition calls for election boycott
Voters in Venezuela are choosing lawmakers, governors and other officials Sunday in polling being held against a backdrop of ...
Five years later: How the murder of George Floyd changed America
The following episode of The Story Behind the AP Story contains sound and descriptions that some listeners may find graphic ...
The Digital Equity Act tried to close the digital divide. Trump calls it racist and acts to end it
One program distributes laptops in rural Iowa. Another helped people get back online after Hurricane Helene washed away ...
The US military spent $6 billion in the past 3 years to recruit and retain troops
The U.S. military spent more than $6 billion over the past three years to recruit and retain service members, in what has ...
Real Madrid confirms Xabi Alonso is returning as ‘one of the best coaches in the world’
He’s back. Xabi Alonso is returning to Real Madrid to take over a club that failed to meet expectations this season. The ...
Can Pope Leo remain a U.S. citizen now that he’s a foreign head of state?
Pope Leo XIV’s election as the first U.S.-born leader of the Catholic Church elevated him to the extremely rare, and legally ...
Norris starts on pole for Monaco Grand Prix as Leclerc predicts strategy ‘chaos’
Lando Norris has his first Formula 1 pole position in more than two months at the Monaco Grand Prix. Now he needs his first ...
Randle’s revival for the T-wolves in their Game 3 win started with a pep talk from a vital teammate
Julius Randle lowered his head to drive into the lane with a determination that was missing in the last game, muscling his ...
Hospital bollard bill dies under Texas industry pressure
A bill aimed at preventing future vehicle crashes at hospital emergency rooms in Texas will not pass this legislative session due, in large part, to an aggressive lobbying effort by the Texas ...
Longhorns advance to eighth Women’s College World Series
Texas softball had their hands full with ACC champs Clemson Tigers in a three-game series in Super Regionals, but managed to punch their ticket to Norman, OK with a 6-5-win Saturday night.