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Movie Review: In ‘Heads of State,’ a buddy comedy with statesmen

Say what you will about the Idris Elba-John Cena vehicle "Heads of State," but it's surely the first buddy comedy about the fraying bonds of NATO. The potential collapse of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization plays a surprisingly pivotal role in this fitfully diverting, ...

Gospel concert planned for Aug. 3

ESCANABA — Jeff Hunt, from Tampa Florida, a former member of Heritage and a 3ABN vocalist, will be in concert at the Escanaba SDA Church on Aug. 3 and 6 p.m. Hunt was the recipient of the International Angel Award for Album of the Year and Male Vocalist nominee. His southern gospel program will include songs from his latest project recorded in Los Angeles, stories, humor and an emphasis on knowing the trust about God. The Escanaba SDA Church is located at 210 South Lincoln Road. This will be a visitor friendly concert. A love offering will be taken. Recordings, witness wear and ...

The Dalai Lama says he plans to reincarnate

DHARAMSHALA, India (AP) — Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Wednesday said the centuries-old Tibetan Buddhist institution will continue after his death, ending years of speculation that started when he indicated that he might be the last person to hold the role. Speaking at prayer ...

Humanoid robots generate more soccer excitement than humans

BEIJING (AP) — While China's men's soccer team hasn't generated much excitement in recent years, humanoid robot teams have won over fans in Beijing based more on the AI technology involved than any athletic prowess shown. Four teams of humanoid robots faced off in fully autonomous 3-on-3 ...

92-year-old convicted in UK’s oldest solved cold case

LONDON (AP) — For more than a half-century, Ryland Headley got away with murder. When justice finally caught up to the former railway worker in a British courtroom, he was 92 years old and using hearing aids to listen to his fate. A judge sentenced Headley to life in prison for the rape and murder of Louisa Dunne, a 75-year-old widow and grandmother who was strangled in her home in western England in 1967. It is believed to be the longest time in the U.K. between crime and conviction. "The violation of her home, her body and, ultimately, her life was a pitiless and cruel act by a ...

Buy Now, Pay Later loans will soon affect some credit scores

NEW YORK (AP) — Hundreds of millions of 'Buy Now, Pay Later' loans will soon affect credit scores for millions of Americans who use the loans to buy clothing, furniture, concert tickets, and takeout. Scoring company FICO said Monday that it is rolling out a new model that factors the ...