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Dutch drug sellers get 5-year prison terms in Hungary

Dutch drug sellers get 5-year prison terms in Hungary

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Two Dutch men have been sentenced to five years in prison for selling drugs at a popular Budapest music festival last summer, a Hungarian court ruled Monday Prosecutors had recommended prison sentences of up to 10 years and appeal
Adjusting to COVID, Sundance to expand footprint nationwide

Adjusting to COVID, Sundance to expand footprint nationwide

NEW YORK — The Sundance Film Festival, held annually at altitude in the snowy reaches of a Utah ski town, is expanding beyond the mountains. Sundance, the premier independent film festival, isn't giving up its home in Park City.
Attack on crowded market in Afghanistan kills 23

Attack on crowded market in Afghanistan kills 23

KABUL — A car bombing and mortar shells fired at a busy market in Afghanistan's southern Helmand province on Monday killed 23 people, including children, a statement from a provincial governor’s office said.
UK judge says Depp broke court order in Sun libel case

UK judge says Depp broke court order in Sun libel case

LONDON — A U.K. High Court judge ruled Monday that actor Johnny Depp violated a court order by failing to disclose evidence relating to his drug use to lawyers for British tabloid The Sun, which he is suing for libel.
Broadway shutdown due to virus extended again until January

Broadway shutdown due to virus extended again until January

NEW YORK — The shutdown on Broadway has been extended again — until at least early January.
Beyoncé’s message, epic performances stand out at BET Awards

Beyoncé’s message, epic performances stand out at BET Awards

LOS ANGELES — Beyoncé used her platform Sunday while accepting the BET humanitarian award to relay a direct appeal to viewers: Go vote.
Democrats want John Wayne's name, statue taken off airport

Democrats want John Wayne's name, statue taken off airport

SANTA ANA, Calif. — In the latest move to change place names in light of U.S.
Comfort levels vary for Michigan arts, culture customers

Comfort levels vary for Michigan arts, culture customers

DETROIT — When will people in southeast Michigan be ready to head back to museums, concerts, galleries and other cultural attractions? Research commissioned by CultureSource, which represents 160 non-profit arts and culture groups in the region, has
Rolling Stones threaten to sue Trump over using their songs

Rolling Stones threaten to sue Trump over using their songs

LONDON — The Rolling Stones are threatening President Donald Trump with legal action for using their songs at his rallies despite cease-and-desist directives.
Militants attack Karachi stock exchange, killing at least 3

Militants attack Karachi stock exchange, killing at least 3

KARACHI, Pakistan — Militants attacked the stock exchange in the Pakistani city of Karachi on Monday, killing at least three people — two guards and a policeman, according to police.