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Revival of vinyl records in Brazil spares a 77-year-old singer – and others – from oblivion 04/29/2024 12:03am • SAO PAULO (AP) — It took almost a half century for Brazilian singer Cátia de França to find her audience, but she finally has — with the help of a near-obsolete audio technology. Born in Paraíba, a state in Brazil’s poor northeast region, 77-year-old de França’s blend of psychedelic rock Today in History: April 29, Joan of Arc leads French in battle at Orleans 04/29/2024 12:00am • Today in History Today is Monday, April 29, the 120th day of 2023. There are 246 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On April 29, 1429, Joan of Arc entered the besieged city of Orleans to lead a French victory over the English. On this date: In 1916, the Easter Rising in Dubli Should I Get a Master's Before a Doctoral Degree? 04/28/2024 08:00pm • Although it's not usually a requirement, earning a master's degree before applying to a Ph.D. or other doctoral program can be a good way to get accustomed to graduate-level coursework while gaining valuable research experience and connections in your field. But it can also be an expensive and time- Best Places to Retire in Texas 04/28/2024 08:00pm • America's second-most populous state is a haven for retirees. Whether you're seeking warmer weather, affordable housing, lower taxes or engaging leisure activities, you will be able to find it somewhere in the state of Texas. Texas is known for its resilience and has a number of vibrant communities Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis and Osteopenia: What's the Difference? 04/28/2024 08:00pm • What's in a name? Well, if it's osteoporosis, osteopenia and osteoarthritis, for starters, a shared prefix. "Osteo" means bone, and that matching descriptor also spells confusion for many seniors, who are disproportionately affected by each of the conditions. Besides sounding similar, a major shared Britain's King Charles III will resume public duties next week after cancer treatment, palace says 04/28/2024 02:23pm • LONDON (AP) — King Charles III is back. The 75-year-old monarch will resume some public duties next week following a three-month break to focus on his treatment and recuperation after he was diagnosed with an undisclosed type of cancer, Buckingham Palace said Friday. Charles will mark the mileston Jets defenseman Brenden Dillon out for Game 4 against Avalanche with lacerated hand 04/28/2024 01:00pm • DENVER (AP) — Winnipeg defenseman Brenden Dillon will miss Game 4 on Sunday against Colorado with a laceration on his hand that required stitches. Dillon was apparently cut by a skate blade during a scrum after the final horn of Colorado's 6-2 win on Friday in the first-round playoff series. Dillo Harvey Weinstein hospitalized after his return to New York from upstate prison 04/28/2024 10:51am • NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein’s lawyer said Saturday that the onetime movie mogul has been hospitalized for a battery of tests after his return to New York City following an appeals court ruling nullifying his 2020 rape conviction. Attorney Arthur Aidala said Weinstein was moved to Bellevue H Marchand breaks team playoff goals mark, Bruins beat Maple Leafs 3-1 to move within win of advancing 04/28/2024 12:54am • TORONTO (AP) — Brad Marchand broke the Boston playoff goals record with his 56th and the Bruins beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1 in Game 4 on Saturday night to move within a victory of advancing to the second round. Marchand also had an assist, James van Riemsdyk and David Pastrnak scored and Jere Once enemies, Hall and Zinter now 'brothers' on Browns after team drafts them following fateful play 04/27/2024 10:41pm • BEREA, Ohio (AP) — They shared a history as fierce competitors in college, hating each other inside a rivalry as bitter as it gets. A singular, unlucky moment on the field in another Ohio State-Michigan clash in November connected Michael Hall Jr. and Zak Zinter, who have been brought together aga Dozens of deaths reveal risks of injecting sedatives into people restrained by police 04/27/2024 06:21am • Demetrio Jackson was desperate for medical help when the paramedics arrived. The 43-year-old was surrounded by police who arrested him after responding to a trespassing call in a Wisconsin parking lot. Officers had shocked him with a Taser and pinned him as he pleaded that he couldn’t breathe. Now Paramedic who injected Elijah McClain with ketamine before his death avoids prison 04/27/2024 01:27am • BRIGHTON, Colo. (AP) — A former paramedic who injected Elijah McClain with a powerful sedative avoided prison Friday and was sentenced to 14 months in jail with work release and probation in the killing of the Black man that helped fuel the 2020 racial injustice protests. Jeremy Cooper had faced Columbia protesters say they're at an impasse with administrators and will continue anti-war camp 04/26/2024 11:04pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Columbia University students who inspired pro-Palestinian demonstrations across the country said Friday that they reached an impasse with administrators and intend to continue their encampment until their demands are met. The announcement after two days of exhaustive negotiations c Giannis Antetokounmpo ruled out, Khris Middleton to start for Bucks against Pacers in Game 3 04/26/2024 05:32pm • INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks will be without star Giannis Antetokounmpo in Game 3 of their playoff series against Indiana on Friday night, but will have All-Star Khris Middleton in the starting lineup. Middelton was activated after going through pregame workouts, showing coaches and te A California bill aiming to ban confidentiality agreements when negotiating legislation fails 04/26/2024 04:27pm • SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A bill that sought to ban the use of confidentiality agreements when negotiating potential laws in California has failed to pass a state legislative committee. The proposal by Republican Assemblymember Vince Fong failed to get enough votes to pass out of the Assembly Elec