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Pat Sajak’s final episode as ‘Wheel of Fortune’ host is almost here

Pat Sajak’s final episode as ‘Wheel of Fortune’ host is almost here

Heather Blacksmith

LOS ANGELES — After 41 years and over 8,000 episodes, Pat Sajak made his final turn as the renowned host ...

YouTube toughens policy on gun videos and youth; critics say proof will be in enforcement

YouTube toughens policy on gun videos and youth; critics say proof will be in enforcement

Heather Blacksmith

WASHINGTON — YouTube is changing its policies about firearm videos in an effort to keep potentially dangerous content from reaching ...

A new agreement would limit cruise passengers in Alaska’s capital. A critic says it falls short

A new agreement would limit cruise passengers in Alaska’s capital. A critic says it falls short

Bob Elliott

JUNEAU, Alaska — A new agreement between Alaska’s capital city and major cruise lines seeks to cap the daily number ...

Federal judge blocks some rules on abortion pills in North Carolina

Federal judge blocks some rules on abortion pills in North Carolina

Craig Fedirighi

RALEIGH, N.C. — A federal judge has permanently blocked some efforts in North Carolina to restrict how abortion pills can ...

What to stream this week: ‘Hit Man,’ Dakota Johnson, Charli XCX, Star Wars: Hunters and Idris Elba

What to stream this week: ‘Hit Man,’ Dakota Johnson, Charli XCX, Star Wars: Hunters and Idris Elba

Heather Blacksmith

Idris Elba narrating a National Geographic series about the millions of soldiers erased from World War II history and the ...

WHO member countries approve steps to bolster health regulations to better brace for pandemics

WHO member countries approve steps to bolster health regulations to better brace for pandemics

Craig Fedirighi

GENEVA — The World Health Organization said member countries on Saturday approved new steps to improve global preparedness for and ...

ABBA will get a prestigious Swedish knighthood for their pop career that started at Eurovision

ABBA will get a prestigious Swedish knighthood for their pop career that started at Eurovision

Heather Blacksmith

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — The four members of the Swedish pop quartet ABBA, who triumphed at the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest ...

Charges reduced against 3 facing prosecution in man’s death during admission to psychiatric hosptial

Charges reduced against 3 facing prosecution in man’s death during admission to psychiatric hosptial

Craig Fedirighi

RICHMOND, Va. — Second-degree murder charges against two sheriff’s deputies and a hospital worker have been reduced to involuntary manslaughter ...

Albert Ruddy, Oscar-winning producer of ‘The Godfather’ and ‘Million Dollar Baby,’ dies at 94

Albert Ruddy, Oscar-winning producer of ‘The Godfather’ and ‘Million Dollar Baby,’ dies at 94

Heather Blacksmith

NEW YORK — Albert S. Ruddy, a colorful, Canadian-born producer and writer who won Oscars for “The Godfather” and “Million ...

What to look for in mosquito repellents

What to look for in mosquito repellents

Craig Fedirighi

FORT COLLINS, Colo. — There’s an old joke that mosquitoes are like family: They are annoying, but they carry your ...