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“Game of Thrones” prequel Premieres Sunday

LONDON (AP) - The star of the “Game of Thrones” prequel is relieved it’s finally premiering so he doesn’t have to keep his mouth shut anymore. Paddy Considine says it’s a massive relief that “House of the Dragon” will air…

Hawaii seeks end to strife over astronomy on sacred mountain

By Audrey McAvoy - Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — For more than 50 years, telescopes and the needs of astronomers have dominated the summit of Mauna Kea, a mountain sacred to Native Hawaiians that's also one of the finest places…

Dorli Rainey, symbol of Occupy movement, dies at 95

SEATTLE (AP) — Dorli Rainey, a self-described "old lady in combat boots" who became a symbol of the Occupy protest movement when she was photographed after being pepper-sprayed by Seattle police, has died. She was 95. The longtime political activist…

Gary Busey charged with sex offenses at Monster-Mania Con

CHERRY HILL, N.J. (AP) — Actor Gary Busey has been charged with sexual offenses at a New Jersey fan convention this month. Busey, 78, was charged Friday with two counts of fourth-degree criminal sexual contact, one count of attempted criminal…

Part of a foot, in a shoe, spotted in Yellowstone Hot Spring

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (AP) - Yellowstone National Park officials are investigating after an employee spotted part of a foot, in a shoe, floating in a hot spring in the southern part of the park. Officials say the discovery on…

Hip Hop artist and owner of Georgia brewery kidnapped, shot

ATLANTA (AP) — A member of southern rap group Nappy Roots is recovering Thursday after being robbed and kidnapped outside the brewery he co-owns in Atlanta and later shot as he tried to get away, authorities said. Law enforcement in…

Walmart expands abortion coverage for employees

NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart, the nation’s largest employer, is expanding its abortion coverage for employees after staying largely mum on the issue following the Supreme Court ruling that scrapped a nationwide right to abortion. FILE - A…

Apple warns of security flaw for iPhones, iPads and Macs

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Apple disclosed serious security vulnerabilities for iPhones, iPads and Macs that could potentially allow attackers to take complete control of these devices. FILE - People shop at an Apple Store in Beijing,…

Fidelity conducts study on caregivers concerns

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new study shows planning ahead when becoming a caregiver helps put those in the role at ease. Fidelity Investments conducted a recent study asking caregivers about…