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Sep 7, 2018

Love it or hate it, tequila conjures up strong feelings in many drinkers. For some, there are bad memories. But today’s premium tequilas are changing some of those perceptions. (Photo by The Associated Press)

Rethinking tequila: Premium brands aim to change perceptions

by Associated Press

In US, Pride Month festivities muted by political setbacks

In US, Pride Month festivities muted by political setbacks

by Associated Press

Alyssa Quintanilla, part of the Tucson Samaritans volunteer group, carries a cross Tuesday, May 18, 2021, to be installed at the site of the migrant who died in the desert some time ago, in the desert near Three Points, Ariz. Protecting migrants and honoring the humanity of those who died on the perilous trail is a kind of religion in southern Arizona where spiritual leaders four decades ago founded the Sanctuary Movement, a campaign to shelter Central Americans fleeing civil war, and scores of volunteers carry on their legacy today. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Spirituality underpins migrant activism in US borderlands

Spirituality underpins migrant activism in US borderlands

by Associated Press

FILE - This Saturday, March 6, 2021 file photo shows vials of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at a pharmacy in Denver. On Thursday, June 10, 2021, Johnson & Johnson said that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration extended the expiration date on millions of doses of its COVID-19 vaccine by an extra six weeks. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

US extends expiration dates for J&J COVID vaccine by 6 weeks

US extends expiration dates for J&J COVID vaccine by 6 weeks

by Associated Press

FILE - This Saturday, March 6, 2021 file photo shows vials of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at a pharmacy in Denver. On Thursday, June 10, 2021, Johnson & Johnson said that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration extended the expiration date on millions of doses of its COVID-19 vaccine by an extra six weeks. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Projections of selected works of celebrated painter Vincent Van Gogh are displayed at a preview of the Immersive Van Gogh exhibit at Pier 36, Friday, June 4, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Everything in New York is bigger, even its Van Gogh exhibit

Everything in New York is bigger, even its Van Gogh exhibit

by Associated Press

Projections of selected works of celebrated painter Vincent Van Gogh are displayed at a preview of the Immersive Van Gogh exhibit at Pier 36, Friday, June 4, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

People enjoy a meal in a restaurant during the nationwide reopening of the restaurants interior, in Lille, northern France, Wednesday, June 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Michel Spingler)

France is back: Borders reopen to American tourists, others

France is back: Borders reopen to American tourists, others

by Associated Press

People enjoy a meal in a restaurant during the nationwide reopening of the restaurants interior, in Lille, northern France, Wednesday, June 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Michel Spingler)

In this aerial photo taken June 7, 2021 and released by the Yunnan Forest Fire Brigade, a migrating herd of elephants rests near the Xinyang Township in the Jinning District of Kunming city of southwestern China's Yunnan Province. Already famous at home, China's wandering elephants are now becoming international stars. Major global media, including satellite news stations, news papers and wire services are chronicling the herd's more-than year-long, 500 kilometer (300 mile) trek from their home in a wildlife reserve in mountainous southwest Yunnan province to the outskirts of the provincial capital of Kunming. (Yunnan Forest Fire Brigade via AP)

China’s wandering elephants becoming international stars

China’s wandering elephants becoming international stars

by Associated Press

In this aerial photo taken June 7, 2021 and released by the Yunnan Forest Fire Brigade, a migrating herd of elephants rests near the Xinyang Township in the Jinning District of Kunming city of southwestern China's Yunnan Province. Already famous at home, China's wandering elephants are now becoming international stars. Major global media, including satellite news stations, news papers and wire services are chronicling the herd's more-than year-long, 500 kilometer (300 mile) trek from their home in a wildlife reserve in mountainous southwest Yunnan province to the outskirts of the provincial capital of Kunming. (Yunnan Forest Fire Brigade via AP)

FILE - In this Wednesday, June 20, 2018, file photo, stuffed toy animals wrapped in aluminum foil representing migrant children separated from their families are displayed in protest in front of the United States embassy in Guatemala City. In a report released Tuesday, June 8, 2021, the Biden administration says it has identified more than 3,900 children separated at the border under former President Donald Trump’s ‘zero-tolerance’ policy on illegal crossings. (AP Photo/Luis Soto, File)

US identifies 3,900 children separated at border under Trump

US identifies 3,900 children separated at border under Trump

Jun 8, 2021

FILE - In this Wednesday, June 20, 2018, file photo, stuffed toy animals wrapped in aluminum foil representing migrant children separated from their families are displayed in protest in front of the United States embassy in Guatemala City. In a report released Tuesday, June 8, 2021, the Biden administration says it has identified more than 3,900 children separated at the border under former President Donald Trump’s ‘zero-tolerance’ policy on illegal crossings. (AP Photo/Luis Soto, File)

A staff member wearing protective suit uses UV sterilizer wand to demonstrate the safety measures to media as she hopes the government allowing their massage parlours to reopen in Hong Kong, Friday, Aug. 28, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Kin Cheung

Health Canada regulates UV, ozone devices it says could pose risk to people

Health Canada regulates UV, ozone devices it says could pose risk to people

by The Canadian Press

A staff member wearing protective suit uses UV sterilizer wand to demonstrate the safety measures to media as she hopes the government allowing their massage parlours to reopen in Hong Kong, Friday, Aug. 28, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Kin Cheung

FILE - In this Sept. 19, 2019, file photo, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos speaks during his news conference at the National Press Club in Washington. Bezos will be among the people on Blue Origin's first human space flight next month. The company said in a post Monday, June 7, 2021, that Bezos will be joined on the New Shepard flight by his brother Mark and the winner of an online auction. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

Jeff Bezos will blast into space on rocket’s 1st crew flight

Jeff Bezos will blast into space on rocket’s 1st crew flight

by Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 19, 2019, file photo, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos speaks during his news conference at the National Press Club in Washington. Bezos will be among the people on Blue Origin's first human space flight next month. The company said in a post Monday, June 7, 2021, that Bezos will be joined on the New Shepard flight by his brother Mark and the winner of an online auction. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

People wearing face masks to protect against the spread of coronavirus walk along a comercial street in downtown Madrid, Spain, Saturday, June 5, 2021. Coronavirus infections, hospitalizations and deaths are plummeting across much of Europe. Vaccination rates are accelerating, and with them, the promise of summer vacations. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

To the beach! Spain opens borders to tourists, cruise ships

To the beach! Spain opens borders to tourists, cruise ships

by Associated Press

People wearing face masks to protect against the spread of coronavirus walk along a comercial street in downtown Madrid, Spain, Saturday, June 5, 2021. Coronavirus infections, hospitalizations and deaths are plummeting across much of Europe. Vaccination rates are accelerating, and with them, the promise of summer vacations. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

In this 2019 photo provided by Biogen, a researcher works on the development of the medication aducanumab in Cambridge, Mass. On Monday, June 7, 2021, the Food and Drug Administration approved aducanumab, the first new drug for Alzheimer’s disease in nearly 20 years, disregarding warnings from independent advisers that the much-debated treatment hasn’t been shown to help slow the brain-destroying disease. (Biogen via AP)

FDA approves much-debated Alzheimer’s drug panned by experts

FDA approves much-debated Alzheimer’s drug panned by experts

by Associated Press

In this 2019 photo provided by Biogen, a researcher works on the development of the medication aducanumab in Cambridge, Mass. On Monday, June 7, 2021, the Food and Drug Administration approved aducanumab, the first new drug for Alzheimer’s disease in nearly 20 years, disregarding warnings from independent advisers that the much-debated treatment hasn’t been shown to help slow the brain-destroying disease. (Biogen via AP)

Palestinian boys play soccer on their street in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood of east Jerusalem, where dozens of Palestinian families are facing imminent eviction from their homes by Israeli settlers, Thursday, May 27, 2021. The banner behind them shows a vintage photo of their neighborhood, left, and a current image of a heavy security presence. Arabic reads: "Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood - we will not leave - we will remain steadfast." THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP -Maya Alleruzzo

Jewish groups decry mock ‘eviction notice’ sent to residents in Canadian cities

Jewish groups decry mock ‘eviction notice’ sent to residents in Canadian cities

by The Canadian Press

Palestinian boys play soccer on their street in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood of east Jerusalem, where dozens of Palestinian families are facing imminent eviction from their homes by Israeli settlers, Thursday, May 27, 2021. The banner behind them shows a vintage photo of their neighborhood, left, and a current image of a heavy security presence. Arabic reads: "Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood - we will not leave - we will remain steadfast." THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP -Maya Alleruzzo

In this May 6, 2021 photo, George Ripley, 72, of Washington, holds up his free beer after receiving the J & J COVID-19 vaccine shot, at The REACH at the Kennedy Center in Washington. Free beer is the latest White House-backed incentive for Americans to get vaccinated for COVID-19. President Joe Biden is expected to announce a “month of action” on Wednesday to get more shots into arms before the July 4 holiday. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Free beer, other new incentives for Biden’s ‘vaccine sprint’

Free beer, other new incentives for Biden’s ‘vaccine sprint’

by Associated Press

In this May 6, 2021 photo, George Ripley, 72, of Washington, holds up his free beer after receiving the J & J COVID-19 vaccine shot, at The REACH at the Kennedy Center in Washington. Free beer is the latest White House-backed incentive for Americans to get vaccinated for COVID-19. President Joe Biden is expected to announce a “month of action” on Wednesday to get more shots into arms before the July 4 holiday. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

A child smiles during an eyesight examination performed by volunteer ophthalmologists, in Nucsoara, Romania, Saturday, May 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)

Eye exams seek to improve outlook for rural Romanian kids

Eye exams seek to improve outlook for rural Romanian kids

by Associated Press

A child smiles during an eyesight examination performed by volunteer ophthalmologists, in Nucsoara, Romania, Saturday, May 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)

Missing the moment: Virtual reality’s breakout still elusive

Missing the moment: Virtual reality’s breakout still elusive

by Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 15, 2021, file photo, state Sen. Steven Bradford, D-Gardena, addresses a press conference at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. A landmark California committee to study reparations for African Americans is meeting for its first time Tuesday, June 1, 2021, launching a two-year process to address the harms of slavery and systemic racism. "We have lost more than we have ever taken from this country, we have given more than has ever been given to us," said Sen. Bradford, who is on the committee. (Irfan Khan/Los Angeles Times via AP, Pool, File)

California task force launches study of slave reparations

California task force launches study of slave reparations

by Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 15, 2021, file photo, state Sen. Steven Bradford, D-Gardena, addresses a press conference at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. A landmark California committee to study reparations for African Americans is meeting for its first time Tuesday, June 1, 2021, launching a two-year process to address the harms of slavery and systemic racism. "We have lost more than we have ever taken from this country, we have given more than has ever been given to us," said Sen. Bradford, who is on the committee. (Irfan Khan/Los Angeles Times via AP, Pool, File)

FILE - This Aug. 27, 2014, file photo shows a view of one of the faces of North America's tallest peak, then-named Mount McKinley, in Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska. Rangers who keep an eye on North America's highest mountain peak say they are seeing impatient and inexperienced climbers take more risks and put their lives and other climbers in danger In 2021. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer, File)

Risky, impatient climbers bring danger to US highest peak

Risky, impatient climbers bring danger to US highest peak

by Associated Press

FILE - This Aug. 27, 2014, file photo shows a view of one of the faces of North America's tallest peak, then-named Mount McKinley, in Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska. Rangers who keep an eye on North America's highest mountain peak say they are seeing impatient and inexperienced climbers take more risks and put their lives and other climbers in danger In 2021. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer, File)

FILE - In this April 24, 2021 file photo, people visit the new National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Old Cairo. As some European countries re-open to international tourists, Egypt has already been trying for months to attract them to its archaeological sites and museums. Officials are betting that the new ancient discoveries will set it apart on the mid- and post-pandemic tourism market (AP Photo/Nariman El-Mofty, File)

Egypt bets on ancient finds to pull tourism out of pandemic

Egypt bets on ancient finds to pull tourism out of pandemic

by Associated Press

FILE - In this April 24, 2021 file photo, people visit the new National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Old Cairo. As some European countries re-open to international tourists, Egypt has already been trying for months to attract them to its archaeological sites and museums. Officials are betting that the new ancient discoveries will set it apart on the mid- and post-pandemic tourism market (AP Photo/Nariman El-Mofty, File)

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