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Queen Elizabeth II wasn't told about Soviet spy in her palace, declassified MI5 files show

Jan. 15, 2025 01:32 AM EST

LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II wasn’t told details of her long-time art adviser's double life as a Soviet spy because palace officials didn’t want to add to her worries, newly declassified documents reveal. The files about royal art historian Anthony Blunt are among a trove...

AP PHOTOS: Girls will be part of St. Paul's Cathedral choir on Christmas Day for first time

Dec. 23, 2024 07:42 AM EST

LONDON (AP) — For the first time in its 900-year history, girls will form part of the choir performing at the Christmas Day service on Wednesday at London’s majestic St. Paul’s Cathedral. The choir, which is made up of both adult and child choristers, will perform at services...

Today in History: November 22, John F. Kennedy is assassinated in Dallas

Nov. 22, 2024 00:01 AM EST

Today is Friday, Nov. 22, the 327th day of 2024. There are 39 days left in the year. Today in history: On Nov. 22, 1963, John F. Kennedy, the 35th president of the United States, was shot to death during a motorcade in Dallas; Texas Gov. John B. Connally, riding in...