It was the first huge religious gathering of its kind to be held legally since Israel lifted nearly all restrictions related to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Five arrested in violent theft of Lady Gaga’s dogs
Los Angeles police say the woman who returned Lady Gaga’s stolen French bulldogs was among the people arrested in connection with the theft and shooting of the music superstar’s dog walker.
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Billboard Awards: 16 nominations for Weeknd, 6 for Morgan Wallen
The Billboard Awards will air live on May 23.
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English rockers Genesis announce 1st U.S. tour in 14 years
Phil Collins, Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford announced the tour will kick off in Chicago and wrap in Boston in December.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Ashley Bryan-inspired book festival to return as virtual celebration in August
Indigo Arts had planned the first Beautiful Blackbird Children’s Book Festival as a block party, but was successful with the online format.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, Schools and Education
Maine College of Art to hold in-person graduation May 16
The ceremony will take place at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland.
Posted inNation & World, Religion and Values
Bishops may press Biden to stop taking Communion
Only the second Catholic president, he is the first to publicly support abortion rights.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Al Schmitt, Grammy-winning engineer and producer, dies at 91
He worked on more than 150 gold records in a wide range of styles.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Jewish author Elie Wiesel engraved into Washington National Cathedral
His sculpture was completed April 8, Holocaust Remembrance Day.
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Britney Spears set to speak in court on her conservatorship
As with nearly every one of her hearings hearing, about 50 fans from the #FreeBritney movement picket outside the courthouse.