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A film museum in Italy's city of Turin says Kevin Spacey will receive a lifetime achievement award and teach a master class there early next year.

The leaders of Germany and France are meeting Wednesday in Paris, but this encounter almost got cancelled as tensions between both sides grow.

As a young teen, Italy's Giorgia Meloni embarked on an ideological quest that has propelled her to the height of government power.

French President Emmanuel Macron has visited Paris’ main mosque to mark 100 years since it was built -- a stop to show how the French leader wishes to represent all factions of French society months after his reelection.

Italy’s presumed next premier, Giorgia Meloni, and former Premier Silvio Berlusconi are seeking to put days of acrimony behind them over possible Cabinet picks.

For everyone having a tough time post-COVID in finding new friends or maintaining long-term relationships, it turns out that scientific insights may help, according to psychologists.

The second week of Kevin Spacey's federal trial starts Tuesday in a #MeToo-era case against the actor in New York — but no criminal charges are involved.

A judge in Argentina has launched a criminal investigation into Nicaragua’s President Daniel Ortega and Vice President Rosario María Murillo to determine whether they are responsible for crimes against humanity.

Drew Rasmussen pitched seven effective innings and the Tampa Bay Rays clinched a playoff spot for the fourth straight season, beating the Houston Astros 7-3.

Wander Franco had three RBIs, Jonathan Aranda homered and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 10-5 in the opener of a big four-game series between playoff contenders.

Tampa Bay Rays ace Shane McClanahan was pulled in the fifth inning with neck tightness during a 5-0 loss to the Houston Astros.

Psychologist Marisa Franco, author of a new book on the science of making and keeping friends, shares how to deepen the bonds in our platonic relationships.

Against the backdrop of Picasso´s iconic anti-war painting, “Guernica,” the culture ministers of France and Spain have gathered in Madrid to kick off a year of commemorative acts to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the death of the Spanish artist who revolutionized the world of art.

Leadoff man Aaron Judge singled twice during a six-run first inning off Corey Kluber as the New York Yankees started with seven straight hits for the first time since 1990 and routed the Tampa Bay Rays 10-3.

Jeffrey Springs pitched neatly into the sixth inning, Christian Bethancourt hit a two-run homer in the seventh, and the Tampa Bay Rays moved within five games of the AL East-leading New York Yankees with a 9-0 victory.

Ani Di Franco has some life thoughts to share — for kids.

Randy Arozarena hit a three-run homer off Nestor Cortes in the first inning and the Tampa Bay staff made it stand up, leading the Rays over the skidding New York Yankees 3-1.

The slumping New York Yankees were shut out in consecutive games for the first time since 2016, losing to Ryan Yarbrough and the Tampa Bay Rays 4-0.

Drew Rasmussen took a perfect game into the ninth inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays expanded their lead over Baltimore for the final AL wild card to 1 1/2 games with a 4-1 victory over the Orioles.

The leader of Italy's Democratic Party is warning of the threats to European democracy posed by Italy's right-wing nationalistic parties.

This week’s new entertainment releases include music from the union of The Roots’ Black Thought and super-producer Danger Mouse, a PBS “Frontline” investigation into women’s rights in Afghanistan a year after the U_S_ withdrawal and Jamie Foxx playing a vampire hunter in “Day Shift.”.

The sister of a pregnant woman who died along with her young son and three others in a fiery California crash was heading to doctor's appointment for a prenatal checkup.

Juan Soto could be the biggest star dealt before the Major League Baseball trade deadline if the Washington Nationals choose to make that move.

Soprano Angel Blue says she won't perform in an opera in Italy this month because blackface was used in the staging of another work this summer.

A German court has convicted a military officer who posed as a Syrian asylum-seeker aof plotting to attack prominent politicians.

Inflation’s relentless surge didn’t merely persist in June.

Red Sox lefty Chris Sale is set to make his season debut when he starts against Tampa Bay at Tropicana Field on Tuesday night.

There were 15 MLB players who signed new contracts worth $100 million or more before this season.

Ryan Mountcastle, Trey Mancini and the surprising Baltimore Orioles try on Sunday for their eighth straight win, which would match their best streak in 17 years.

Mark Kolozsvary scored on a game-ending balk by Matt Wisler in the 10th inning, lifting the Cincinnati Reds to a 2-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays.

Aaron Judge hit his major league-leading 26th and 27th home runs, Jose Trevino delivered a two-run shot that put New York ahead in the eighth inning and the Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4.

Gerrit Cole took a no-hit bid into the eighth inning, Aaron Hicks hit a tiebreaking triple in the ninth as Manuel Margot slammed into the right-field wall and the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-2 for their 50th win.

The Tampa Bay Rays came into the season with Wander Franco at shortstop, Brandon Lowe at second base and Mike Zunino behind the plate.

Anthony Rizzo hit a solo home run with one out in the ninth inning and the streaking New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 for their 14th straight home win.

Spanish media report that former King Juan Carlos has postponed a second visit home since he established residence abroad after his reputation was tarnished by financial scandal.

Milan’s famed Teatro alla Scala has announced the celebration of next season’s gala premiere with the Russian opera “Boris Godunov.”.

Spain’s armed forces have fired an army captain after a video was posted on social media showing some 30 soldiers kneeling in front of the Valley of the Fallen mausoleum, the most potent existing symbol of the dictatorship of the late Gen. Francisco Franco.

The Rays have put shortstop Wander Franco on the 10-day injured list with a right quadriceps strain, the latest setback for the injury-plagued team.

Corey Kluber and Gerrit Cole dueled evenly for six impressive innings before the Tampa Bay Rays scored a pair of late runs to beat the Yankees 3-1, ending New York’s four-game winning streak.

The Spanish government will tighten judicial control over the country’s intelligence agency.

Randy Arozarena hit a pair of homers, Jeffrey Springs threw shutout ball into the sixth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays spoiled the debut of Baltimore Orioles top prospect Adley Rutschman with a 6-1 victory.

Spain’s former king, Juan Carlos I, is planning to visit Spain again in June.

Twenty years after a spate of deaths at a rural Missouri hospital, a former worker has been charged with murder.

Spain’s former king has returned to the country for his first visit since leaving nearly two years ago amid a cloud of financial scandals.

Hall is charged with the first-degree murder of one patient, 75-year-old Fern Franco, who died May 18, 2002. Hall is charged with the first-degree murder of one patient, 75-year-old Fern Franco, who died May 18, 2002. Hall is charged with the first-degree murder of one patient, 75-year-old Fern Franco, who died May 18, 2002. Hall is charged with the first-degree murder of one patient, 75-year-old Fern Franco, who died May 18, 2002. >> Read more true crime storiesBy 2011, word had started spreading in Chillicothe that there were suspicious deaths at the hospital years before.

Yadiel Hernandez and Maikel Franco homered and the Washington Nationals ended the Houston Astros’ 11-game winning streak with a 13-6 romp.

Authorities say they've arrested a former respiratory therapist who is charged with first-degree murder in the death of a patient 20 years ago.

Allies of Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the presumptive next president of the Philippines, appear set to dominate both chambers of Congress, alarming activists after the late dictator son's apparent election victory restored his family to the seat of power.

Vidal Bruján got an RBI double leading off the 10th inning for his first hit of the season, and the Tampa Bay Rays rebounded from their no-hit loss with a 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.

Shohei Ohtani hit his first grand slam in professional baseball on a two-homer night, and the surging Los Angeles Angels beat the Tampa Bay Rays 11-3.

Shohei Ohtani hit a tying, two-run double in the ninth inning, Anthony Rendon followed with a game-ending single against his former team and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Washington Nationals 5-4.

Zandon and filly Nest are the morning-line favorites for the 148th Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs.

French President Emmanuel Macron's reelection has bolstered his standing as a senior player in Europe.

Depp has sued his ex-wife for an op-ed she wrote about being a domestic abuse victim. She counter-sued.

Oscar-nominated actor James Franco recently admitted having sex with students at his drama school.

Months after settling a sexual misconduct lawsuit, James Franco said he has been “doing a lot of work” on himself.

The actor spoke at length about allegations of sexual misconduct made against him in 2018.

Spin class: A Massachusetts woman who took a spin class said she developed a dangerous condition that affected her leg muscles. — A Massachusetts woman nearly lost her left leg after developing a dangerous muscle condition after a spin class. >> Read more trending newsKaelyn Franco, 23, of Waltham, said she nearly had to have her leg amputated after being diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis, “Today” reported. A friend recommended that Franco try a spin class, and she took her first 45-minute segment on Sept. 15, People reported. “Doctors said they hadn’t seen such levels before,” Franco told “Today.” “I couldn’t walk or move and had to be put on a catheter.”Franco said she is slowly starting to heal.

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In the U.S. and other countries, childhood vaccinations are already underway, but Mexican officials have downplayed the risk for minors. That is despite the 613 deaths and 60,928 confirmed COVID-19 cases among people under 18 in Mexico to date. About 15 parents have won the injunctions and got their children shots as the government presses schools to return to in-person classes Monday. “I am a mother, and I would not want any family to be in mourning because the Mexican government failed to defend the health of children,” said Franco, 48. Many parents agree on the need to return to classes, but say it could be too much of a strain to do so without vaccines.

In the U.S. and other countries, childhood vaccinations are already underway, but Mexican officials have downplayed the risk for minors. That is despite the 613 deaths and 60,928 confirmed COVID-19 cases among people under 18 in Mexico to date. About 15 parents have won the injunctions and got their children shots as the government presses schools to return to in-person classes Monday. Such appeals ask a judge to strike down, freeze or reverse a government action that may violate the plaintiff's rights. “I am a mother, and I would not want any family to be in mourning because the Mexican government failed to defend the health of children,” said Franco, 48.

White Sox Rays Baseball Tampa Bay Rays' Yandy Diaz, center, and Wander Cruz head for the dugout after scoring on an RBI-double hit by Brandon Lowe off Chicago White Sox starter Dallas Keuchel during the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius) (Steve Nesius)ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — (AP) — Brandon Lowe, Manuel Margot and Joey Wendle each had two hits and two RBIs, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Chicago White Sox 8-4 on Saturday. Wander Franco also had two hits and scored twice as Tampa Bay won for the fifth time in six games. Luis Patiño (3-3) pitched six innings of two-run ball, and Collin McHugh got five outs for his first career save. The AL East-leading Rays finished with 11 hits while scoring at least eight runs for the 11th time in 15 games. ARCHER SET TO RETURNVeteran right-hander Chris Archer will rejoin the Tampa Bay rotation Sunday after missing four months.

While California sterilized more than 20,000 people before its law was repealed in 1979, only a few hundred are still alive. The state has set aside $7.5 million for the reparations program, part of its $262.6 billion operating budget that is awaiting Gov. California's proposal is unique because it also would pay women the state coerced to get sterilized while they were in prison, some as recently as 2010. “People who were in them just wouldn’t be born after awhile if you sterilized all of their parents.”In California, victims include Mary Franco, who was sterilized in 1934 when she was just 13. A state law passed in 2014 bans sterilizations for the purpose of birth control at state prisons and local jails.

The farmer moved a two-century-old border stone into French territory as it was blocking his tractor.

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen talks to media in the Berlaymont, the EU Commission headquarters. Thierry MonasseThe European Commission will unveil Wednesday a new coronavirus-related stimulus package and expectations are that it could boost markets across Europe. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will present her own proposal Wednesday, building on the Franco-German plan. Peripheral bond yields have moved lower in the month of May as investors have digested the possibility of common European debt. Meanwhile in currencies, the euro the common currency used across 19 European countries could strengthen on the back of new European stimulus.