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Illinois teen charged in protest slayings posts $2M bail

Illinois teen charged in protest slayings posts $2M bail

KENOSHA, Wis. — A 17-year-old from Illinois who is charged with killing two people during a protest in Wisconsin and whose case has become a rallying cry for some conservatives posted $2 million bail Friday and was released from custody.
Raptors denied permission to play in Canada, head to Tampa

Raptors denied permission to play in Canada, head to Tampa

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors will start the NBA season next month in Tampa, Florida, because of travel restrictions the Canadian government has put in place stemming from the pandemic.
BTS says new album 'BE' is a 'letter of hope'

BTS says new album 'BE' is a 'letter of hope'

SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — K-pop band BTS on Friday released their highly anticipated new album, which they described as a “letter of hope.” The band held a socially distanced news conference in Seoul to unveil “BE,” their second album this year.
Defence bill in danger over Confederate-named military bases

Defence bill in danger over Confederate-named military bases

WASHINGTON — An annual defence policy measure that has passed Congress every year since the Kennedy administration is in danger of cratering next month over a move by Democrats to rename military bases, such as Fort Benning, that are named after Conf
Barely out of crisis, Greek economy hammered by new lockdown

Barely out of crisis, Greek economy hammered by new lockdown

Greece has downgraded its forecasts for the economy this year to include the impact of a second lockdown, and says the national debt is now expected to exceed 200% of annual output.
Mnuchin denies he's trying to hinder incoming administration

Mnuchin denies he's trying to hinder incoming administration

WASHINGTON — Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin denied that he is attempting to limit the choices President-elect Joe Biden will have to promote an economic recovery by ending several emergency loan programs being run by the Federal Reserve.
'Coming 2 America' to launch on Amazon Prime in March

'Coming 2 America' to launch on Amazon Prime in March

“Coming 2 America,” the sequel to the 1988 Eddie Murphy comedy, has landed on a date to come to audiences. The film which reunites Murphy and Arsenio Hall will debut on Amazon Prime Video on March 5, 2021, Amazon Studios said Friday.
Owl found in Rockefeller Center tree could take flight soon

Owl found in Rockefeller Center tree could take flight soon

SAUGERTIES, N.Y. — A tiny owl that was found dehydrated and hungry in the branches of the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is eating its way back to good health and is set to be released back into the wild Saturday.
India virus cases pass 9M; capital's hospitals under strain

India virus cases pass 9M; capital's hospitals under strain

NEW DELHI — Intensive care wards in New Delhi's hospitals are nearly at capacity, and the city's main crematorium is packed, as the coronavirus has surged in the Indian capital and the country hit a grim milestone Friday, recording 9 million infectio
Illinois man, 81, uses antique walking stick to beat thieves

Illinois man, 81, uses antique walking stick to beat thieves

NILES, Ill. — An 81-year-old former Marine from suburban Chicago used his grandfather's antique Irish walking stick to chase off three burglars and deliver one a thump in the head for his trouble.