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Philip, defined by role of husband to British queen, dies

Philip, defined by role of husband to British queen, dies

LONDON — Prince Philip, the irascible and tough-minded husband of Queen Elizabeth II who spent more than seven decades supporting his wife in a role that both defined and constricted his life, has died, Buckingham Palace said Friday. He was 99.
Airlines pull Boeing Max jets to inspect electrical systems

Airlines pull Boeing Max jets to inspect electrical systems

Airlines pulled dozens of Boeing Max 737s out of service for inspections after the aircraft maker told them about a possible electrical problem, the latest setback for the plane. Boeing said Friday that the issue affected planes used by 16 airlines.
Mrs. World gives up crown after onstage melee in Sri Lanka

Mrs. World gives up crown after onstage melee in Sri Lanka

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — The reigning Mrs. World on Friday relinquished her title while defending her decision to pull the crown off the head of this year's Mrs.
Study: Facebook delivers biased job ads, skewed by gender

Study: Facebook delivers biased job ads, skewed by gender

Facebook is showing different job ads to women and men in a way that might run afoul of anti-discrimination laws, according to a new study.
Nurse, capturing the feeling of a nation, gets stuck in mud

Nurse, capturing the feeling of a nation, gets stuck in mud

BOSTON — Camille Coelho just wanted to take a stroll on the beach and look for some sea glass. Instead, the Massachusetts nurse ended up feeling the way so many have felt during the pandemic: she was stuck in the mud.
Caitlyn Jenner considers run for California governor

Caitlyn Jenner considers run for California governor

LOS ANGELES — Caitlyn Jenner has been an Olympic hero, a reality TV personality and a transgender rights activist. Her next step could be candidate for California governor.
Rioters ignore pleas for calm as violence flares in Belfast

Rioters ignore pleas for calm as violence flares in Belfast

BELFAST, United Kingdom — Police in Northern Ireland deployed water cannons for the first time in six years Thursday as they tried to disperse protesters who hurled stones, fireworks and gasoline-filled bottles at officers during another night of vio
Biden orders gun control actions - but they show his limits

Biden orders gun control actions - but they show his limits

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden put on a modest White House ceremony Thursday to announce a half-dozen executive actions to combat what he called an “epidemic and an international embarrassment” of gun violence in America.
Chauvin trial puts Court TV's revival in the public eye

Chauvin trial puts Court TV's revival in the public eye

NEW YORK — Scott Tufts believes the media world is not complete without Court TV. If he's ever going to prove his point, now is the time.
Kentucky limits no-knock warrants after Breonna Taylor death

Kentucky limits no-knock warrants after Breonna Taylor death

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear signed a partial ban on no-knock warrants Friday after months of demonstrations set off by the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor in her home during a botched police raid last year.