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Fed officials cited risks if Congress fails to pass more aid

Fed officials cited risks if Congress fails to pass more aid

WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve officials expressed concern at their most-recent meeting that the U.S. economy recovery could falter if Congress failed to approve another round of pandemic relief.
'Jurassic World' shoot suspended after COVID-19 positives

'Jurassic World' shoot suspended after COVID-19 positives

Filming on the new “Jurassic World” movie at Pinewood Studios in the U.K. has been suspended for two weeks because of COVID-19 cases on set. Director Colin Trevorrow tweeted Wednesday that there were “a few” positive tests for the virus.
New Jack Daniel's master distiller keeps up family tradition

New Jack Daniel's master distiller keeps up family tradition

In a business where family tradition tends to matter, Chris Fletcher stepped up Wednesday to follow in his grandfather's footsteps to lead production of the Jack Daniel’s whiskey brand.
Radha Blank of 'The Forty-Year-Old Version' isn't late

Radha Blank of 'The Forty-Year-Old Version' isn't late

If Radha Blank had a tagline for her film, “The Forty-Year-Old Version,” it would be: “You don't age out of your passion.
Greek court rules that Golden Dawn party is a criminal group

Greek court rules that Golden Dawn party is a criminal group

ATHENS, Greece — A Greek court ruled Wednesday that the far-right Golden Dawn party was operating as a criminal organization, delivering landmark guilty verdicts following a politically charged five-year trial against dozens of defendants.
Boston delays school reopening plan after virus cases surge

Boston delays school reopening plan after virus cases surge

BOSTON — The next phase of the Boston Public Schools reopening plan was delayed Wednesday because the city's coronavirus positivity rate has climbed higher than 4%, Mayor Marty Walsh said.
Appeals court: Trump must turn over taxes to prosecutor

Appeals court: Trump must turn over taxes to prosecutor

NEW YORK — President Donald Trump’s accountant must turn over his tax records to a New York state prosecutor, an appeals court ruled Wednesday in a decision that likely sets up a second trip to the U.S. Supreme Court over the issue. The 2nd U.S.
Texas high court blocks Houston plan to offer mail ballots

Texas high court blocks Houston plan to offer mail ballots

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that 2 million Houston voters cannot receive unsolicited mail ballot applications from local elections officials who are dramatically expanding ways to vote in November in the nation's third-lar
'Saturday Night Live' has best season opener since 2016

'Saturday Night Live' has best season opener since 2016

NEW YORK — The big debate — the one between Alec Baldwin and Jim Carrey — was a winner in the ratings.
Reward set as Atlanta police seek suspect in actor's death

Reward set as Atlanta police seek suspect in actor's death

ATLANTA — Authorities are offering a $10,000 reward as they continue to search for the person who shot actor Thomas Jefferson Byrd in Atlanta. Best known for his roles in Spike Lee films, Byrd was found dead around 1:45 a.m.