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Boston radio show host, told not to talk about Lovato, quits

Boston radio show host, told not to talk about Lovato, quits

BOSTON (AP) — A popular Boston radio host who's been on the air for four decades abruptly quit Wednesday morning after station management told him to stop making jokes about singer Demi Lovato’s announcement that they identify as non-binary.
Hundreds in California line up for blooming 'corpse flower'

Hundreds in California line up for blooming 'corpse flower'

ALAMEDA, Calif.
Cyprus' devout want no part of Eurovision entry 'El Diablo'

Cyprus' devout want no part of Eurovision entry 'El Diablo'

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Several dozen Orthodox Christian faithful and clergy members held up wooden crucifixes, icons of saints and a banner declaring Cyprus’ love for Christ in a renewed protest Wednesday over the island nation's entry in the Eurovis
Police: Illinois officer and suspect die in shootout

Police: Illinois officer and suspect die in shootout

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — A suspect shot and killed one central Illinois police officer and wounded another during a shootout at an apartment complex early Wednesday in which the suspect was also killed, authorities said.
Texas governor signs law banning abortions early as 6 weeks

Texas governor signs law banning abortions early as 6 weeks

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Republican Gov.
Posthumous John le Carré novel to be published in October

Posthumous John le Carré novel to be published in October

LONDON (AP) — A final novel by John le Carré will be published this fall, 10 months after the spy writer’s death at the age of 89. Publisher Viking said Wednesday that “Silverview,” le Carré’s 26th novel, will be published Oct.
No more shame: Billy Porter breaks silence on HIV status

No more shame: Billy Porter breaks silence on HIV status

NEW YORK (AP) — Billy Porter has broken his silence over his HIV diagnosis, saying he told nearly no one for 14 years out of shame and fear of retaliation and marginalization in his industry. “The truth is the healing. And I hope this frees me.
'I am proud.' Demi Lovato comes out as nonbinary

'I am proud.' Demi Lovato comes out as nonbinary

Singer Demi Lovato revealed on Wednesday they identify as nonbinary and are changing their pronouns, telling fans the decision came after “self-reflective work.
Biden, in Netanyahu call, urges `significant de-escalation'

Biden, in Netanyahu call, urges `significant de-escalation'

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden stepped up the pressure on Israel to end 10 days of violent fighting with Palestinians, making clear in a call Wednesday with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he expected “significant de-escalation” by day's end
Iceland band won't play at Eurovision after positive test

Iceland band won't play at Eurovision after positive test

ROTTERDAM, Netherlands (AP) — Iceland’s popular Eurovision Song Contest entrant Dadi og Gagnamagnid will not perform live at the event after one of the group tested positive for coronavirus, organizers announced Wednesday.