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In photos: Ramadan brings a gathering of faith, music and food

April 29, 2022April 30, 2022

At sundown, the Ocean Gateway in Portland came alive with performances, traditional Arabic music, prayer and food to celebrate one of the last nights of Ramadan.

Foreign ballet dancers leave Russia over war with Ukraine

by EUGENE GARCIA Associated Press April 29, 2022April 29, 2022

Foreign ballet dancers say the war is bound to take Russian ballet back to the isolation of the Soviet era.

Arts & Entertainment

First ‘Jeopardy!’ Gen Z super champ’s streak hits 19 games

by LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer April 29, 2022April 29, 2022

As of Friday, the 23-year-old reigning ‘Jeopardy!’ champion has won 19 games and amassed $469,184 in prize money.

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‘Idol’ winner Laine Hardy accused of bugging ex’s dorm room

by associated press April 29, 2022

If convicted, “American Idol” winner Laine Hardy faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine.

Arts & Entertainment

Dolly Parton says she’d accept a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination after all

by Muri Assuncao New York Daily News April 29, 2022April 29, 2022

About six weeks after Dolly Parton announced on Instagram that she’d declined her nomination for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the country music superstar began singing a different tune.