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From tragedy, the love of a mom: ‘Socks for Lil Eddie’ tribute to son
CULPEPER, Va. (AP) — Eddie Servance III lived life to experience life. The Eastern View High School graduate was known for his signature long dreads, tie-dye tees and crazy socks. “He was my earth, fire, water, wind child—that cool vibe, a beautiful spirit,”...
Ed Ames, '50s pop singer with Ames Brothers and '60s TV star in 'Daniel Boone,' dies at 95
Ed Ames, the youngest member of the popular 1950s singing group the Ames Brothers, who later became a successful actor in television and musical theater, has died. He was 95. The last survivor of the four singing brothers, Ames died May 21 from Alzheimer's disease, his wife, Jeanne...
Presidential hopeful DeSantis inspires push to make book bans easier in Republican-controlled states
TALLAHASSEE, Florida (AP) — As he vies for the Republican presidential nomination, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is touting a series of measures he has pushed that have led to an upswing in banned or restricted books — not just in Florida schools but in an increasing number of other conservative...
Rare James M. Cain story 'Blackmail' published for first time
NEW YORK (AP) — The characters are pure noir: Pat, a “dark, heavily handsome thick-shouldered" young man; Myra, a “cheesecakey” woman whose “thick blonde hair" fell “off her bare head to brilliant brassy effect.” And they talk the way crime fiction characters used to...
Amanda Gorman's poem for Biden's inauguration barred for younger children by Florida school
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A poem written for President Joe Biden's inauguration has been placed on a restricted list at a South Florida elementary school after one parent's complaint. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, poet Amanda Gorman vowed to fight back. Her poem, “The Hill We...
Montana first to ban people dressed in drag from reading to children in schools, libraries
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana has become the first state to specifically ban people dressed in drag from reading books to children at public schools and libraries, part of a host of legislation aimed at the rights the LGBTQ+ community in Montana and other states. Bills in Florida...
Drag performers sue St. George, Utah, over denying permit for show in public park
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Utah-based group that organizes drag performances is suing a city over the denial of permits for an all-ages show it aimed to host in a public park in April. The group, Southern Utah Drag Stars, and its CEO Mitski Avalōx accuse the city of St. George of...
Bill to restrict youth access to 'sexually explicit' public library books advances in Louisiana
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Activists in Louisiana are voicing concerns over a bill advancing through the GOP-controlled Legislature to restrict children and teens' access to public library books deemed “sexually explicit,” saying the proposal could be used to target LGBTQ+ content. ...
Man killed while helping ducklings safely cross busy California street
ROCKLIN, Calif. (AP) — His family says it's no surprise that Casey Rivara’s final act was one of compassion. When he spotted a mama duck trying to guide her ducklings across a busy California intersection, Rivara stopped his car at a red light and got out to help them make it to safety. ...
4-year-old child is 'OK' after being dropped from high border wall in San Diego
SAN DIEGO (AP) — A 4-year-old child was dropped into the United States from a high border wall with Mexico in a surveillance video that captures a routine — and highly risky — occurrence. “Remarkably, the child is ok!” Border Patrol Chief Raul Ortiz tweeted in his caption...
