Czech museum to return Beethoven’s original score to his heirs
by PRAGUE — A handwritten musical manuscript by Ludwig van Beethoven is being returned to the heirs of the wealthiest family in pre-World War II Czechoslovakia, …
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Prince William, like his father, prioritizes the environment
BOSTON — Prince William capped a three-day visit to Boston by meeting with President Joe Biden on Friday before announcing the winners of the Earthshot …
Michelle Obama opens tour for her new book, ‘The Light We Carry’
WASHINGTON — Michelle Obama says it helps to focus on what you can control when you feel out of control. Among the things she was …
Mid-Term Media Coverage: A Night in Search of a Narrative
NEW YORK — For news organizations covering the midterm election results, it was a night in search of a narrative. The fierce contests across the …
‘Hushpuppi’ Receives Prison Sentence for Money Laundering Conspiracy
THE ANGELS — A Nigerian social media influencer who called himself Ray Hushpuppi and flaunted a lavish lifestyle fueled by his efforts to launder millions …
AG will not seek charges in LAPD shooting of man with fake gun
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California’s attorney general said Thursday that he will not file criminal charges against the Los Angeles police officers who fatally shot a …
Medals and memorabilia from Colin Powell’s estate up for auction
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Colin Powell’s career spanned some of the most significant moments of the past 40 years, so it’s no surprise that an auction …
Italy’s right-wing government criticized for anti-rave decree
MILAN — Italy’s new interior minister on Wednesday defended the government against criticism that a decree banning rave parties could be used to crack down …
Former UK health minister is criticized for a stint on reality TV
LONDON — Former UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock, who led Britain’s response to COVID-19 in the first year of the pandemic, was suspended by the …
Modi to visit India bridge collapse site as families mourn
MORBI, India — India’s prime minister was scheduled to visit the site in western India where a newly repaired 143-year-old suspension bridge collapsed into a …