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Audio publisher withdraws edition of new Philip Roth bio

Audio publisher withdraws edition of new Philip Roth bio

NEW YORK — The audiobook publisher of a new Philip Roth biography is pulling the release, following W.W.
Astronaut Michael Collins, Apollo 11 pilot, dead of cancer

Astronaut Michael Collins, Apollo 11 pilot, dead of cancer

Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins, who orbited the moon alone while Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin made their historic first steps on the lunar surface, died Wednesday. He was 90. Collins died of cancer in Naples, Florida.
Al Schmitt, Grammy winning engineer and producer, dead at 91

Al Schmitt, Grammy winning engineer and producer, dead at 91

NEW YORK — Twenty-time Grammy winner Al Schmitt, whose extraordinary career as a recording engineer and producer included albums by Bob Dylan, Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra and many other of the top performers of the past 60 years, has died at age 91.
Fed keeps key rate near zero, sees inflation as 'transitory'

Fed keeps key rate near zero, sees inflation as 'transitory'

WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve is keeping its ultra-low interest rate policies in place, a sign that it wants to see more evidence of a strengthening economic recovery before it would consider easing its support.
EXPLAINER: Capital gains tax hike targets wealthy investors

EXPLAINER: Capital gains tax hike targets wealthy investors

NEW YORK — After massive U.S. government spending helped send the stock market back to record heights, with even more potentially on the way, the bill may be coming due for the nation's wealthiest investors.
Prince Charles charity joins efforts to send aid to India

Prince Charles charity joins efforts to send aid to India

LONDON — Prince Charles said Wednesday that he is “deeply saddened” by the surge in coronavirus deaths in India, as he urged the public to back an appeal to buy oxygen equipment for the stricken nation.
Chicago stages drive-through Wagner in underground garage

Chicago stages drive-through Wagner in underground garage

CHICAGO — Amid signs pointing “To Elevator” and advising drivers to “Take Parking Ticket With You,” the Rhinemaidens lament the theft of their gold, Siegfried is murdered, and Brünnhilde drives off in a red Mustang convertible to redeem the world.
FBI starts probe into death of Black man killed by deputies

FBI starts probe into death of Black man killed by deputies

ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. — The FBI launched a civil rights probe Tuesday into the death of Andrew Brown Jr.
EU lawmakers approve post-Brexit trade treaty

EU lawmakers approve post-Brexit trade treaty

BRUSSELS — European Union leaders, their British counterparts and European businesses expressed hope Wednesday that the final ratification of the post-Brexit trade deal will open a new, positive era of co-operation despite the many divisive topics re
Facing $11B tax bill, Samsung heirs donate massive art trove

Facing $11B tax bill, Samsung heirs donate massive art trove

SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — Samsung’s founding family will donate tens of thousands of rare artworks, including Picassos and Dalis, to help them pay a massive inheritance tax bill following last year’s death of company chairman Lee Kun-Hee.
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