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Poe Bean Cafe Plans Sober-Friendly Rochester Opening
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Poe Bean Cafe is expected to open in downtown Rochester in December, offering coffee, baked goods, entertainment and a sober-friendly gathering space. In Modesto, the Queen Bean Coffee and Social House doubles as a nighttime music venue, recently drawing more than 400 people for performances by local bands.
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Obituaries report five deaths across five states
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The articles report the deaths of five people, highlighting their family lives, careers, community involvement and personal interests. They include a longtime Missouri social services employee, a music educator, an Ohio counselor, an Arkansas family man and a Nebraska rancher.
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Hmong Heritage Festivals Planned Across Vietnam, US
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Hmong traditions—including distinctive clothing, crafts, music and festivals—remain a source of cultural identity and community connection, while also supporting heritage preservation and tourism in Vietnam. Hmong New Year celebrations in California and Wisconsin bring people together; Eau Claire’s 2026 event also marks 50 years since the first Hmong refugees arrived in the area.
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Filipino American festivals planned across US communities
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Filipino American Heritage Month events across the country are celebrating the culture through festivals featuring food, music, dance, local businesses and community organizations. A Chicago Filipino American restaurant also marked the occasion by sharing its signature wings and bringing people together over food.
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Bloodsucking Disease-Carrying Winged Pests Swarm Los Angeles
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Five Concerts Scheduled Across Canada, UK, US
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Upcoming benefit concerts will raise money for a Moose Jaw community center, Diabetes Canada, the Army Benevolent Fund and a Texas children’s cancer clinic, featuring local country acts, a Foreigner-and-Journey tribute, the Band of the Welsh Guards and the Eli Young Band. The events pair live music with support for community programs, people affected by diabetes, military families and children receiving cancer care.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Arts Students Showcase Talent Across Campuses
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— Oct 4, 2026
Colleges and community arts groups are creating low-pressure stages and showcases for emerging performers and media makers, while also connecting young people with professional opportunities. Recent events featured student musicians, young filmmakers and Washington County high school students exploring arts careers.
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Beatles Legend Says Music Can Unite Divided Americans
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— May 18, 2026
Music icon Paul McCartney says he still sees the power of music bringing people together — even in the middle of America’s bitter political divide. According to Fox News , during a recent appearance on the “The Rest Is…
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Music Producer David Foster Talks Raising His Baby in His 70s
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— Oct 28, 2022
Music producer David Foster is talking about becoming a father again in his 70’s. Foster, who is already a father to five daughters from previous relationships, spoke to People about welcoming his 20-month-old son…
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Dolly Parton Dedicates ACM Awards to the People of Ukraine
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— Mar 8, 2022
Dolly Parton dedicated the entire Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards to the people of Ukraine. “Now I don’t want to be political — and this is not. I’d rather pass a kidney stone than do that,” Parton said. She…
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Ukrainian Officials Say They Were Never Informed Of Trump’s ‘Energy Ceasefire’
President Donald Trump's "energy ceasefire" was never agreed to by either side of the war in Ukraine, as Russia continues to pound Ukrainian energy infrastructure.
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Biden-Appointed Judge Cites Broadway Musical To Keep Trans Soldiers In Military
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— Mar 19, 2025
A Biden-appointed federal judge cited the Broadway musical “Hamilton” in a Tuesday night filing blocking the Trump administration from implementing its de facto ban on transgender people serving in the military. United…
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Tony Bennett’s Widow Remembers Him
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— Jul 24, 2023
Susan Benedetto, widow of music legend Tony Bennett, remembered her husband following his passing at 96. In an exclusive interview with People , Benedetto, 56, spoke fondly about her late husband of 16 years, calling…
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Vanessa Hudgens ‘Sorry’ for Saying ‘People Are Going to Die’ in Instagram Video
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— Mar 19, 2020
“High School Musical” star Vanessa Hudgens, 31, is apologizing for the “insensitive” remarks that she made in a previous live Instagram post in which the actress appeared to dismiss the seriousness of coronavirus. In…
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Dolly Parton Turns 80, Reflects on Career and Staying Ageless
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— Jan 19, 2026
Country music legend Dolly Parton is celebrating a milestone birthday, turning 80 on Monday, Jan. 19, and she shows no signs of slowing down. According to PEOPLE , the magazine marked the occasion with a special…
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Sabrina Carpenter Slams White House After Song Is Used in ICE Arrest Video
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— Dec 3, 2025
Sabrina Carpenter is calling out the Trump administration after her music was used in a video promoting immigration arrests — without her approval. According to PEOPLE , Carpenter, 26, is currently on her Short n’ Sweet…
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Trump NATO Envoy Tells Nations To Take Responsibility For Expanding East
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Nashville Blast Investigation Leads US Agents To Suburban Home
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— Dec 27, 2020
Federal agents investigating the explosion of a motor home in Nashville were searching a two-story suburban house on Saturday for clues to the blast, which injured three people in the heart of America’s country music…
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Soccer vs American Football
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The world's game versus America's obsession — simplicity against spectacle.
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Report: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Placed on Suicide Watch
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— Sep 20, 2024
Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has been placed on suicide watch in Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center, sources revealed to People . Combs, 54, has been in jail since his arrest on Sept. 16 He is charged with sex…
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'All Hell Broke Loose': Investigators Probe Rapper's Massive Concert That Left 8 Dead
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— Nov 7, 2021
Authorities are investigating the condition that left eight people dead and many more injured Friday night when rapper Travis Scott’s Astroworld music festival in Houston dissolved into chaos — including a huge crowd…
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Cause of Death of Hank Williams Jr.’s Wife Revealed, Related to Surgery from Just One Day Before
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— Jul 27, 2022
New details have emerged in the sudden death of Mary Jane Thomas, the wife of country music legend Hank Williams Jr. Thomas died in Florida in March. The former model was 58. Medical documents obtained by People and…
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‘The Boss’ Called ‘Bruce Biden’ After He Suffers Embarrassing Incident at Concert
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— May 31, 2023
People are comparing rock icon Bruce Springsteen to President Joe Biden after the musician and Democratic Party activist tripped up a set of stairs during a Saturday show in Amsterdam. “ The Boss ” was wrapping up a set…
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Bloodsucking Disease-Carrying Winged Pests Swarm Los Angeles
Los Angeles is grappling with a severe influx of mosquitos — and the insects pose a deadly threat as West Nile fever cases abound, according to recent reports.
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‘He Was a Homebody’ Friend of Aaron Carter Gives Insight on What Final Year of His Life Was Like
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— Nov 10, 2022
Dan Wright, musician and friend of late singer Aaron Carter, revealed what he was up to during the last year of his life. Wright claimed Carter “didn’t have a lot of people who were willing to help” or work with him due…
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Jazz Great Chuck Mangione Dies at 84
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— Jul 24, 2025
Jazz great Chuck Mangione, best known for his ‘70s hit “Feels So Good,” died Tuesday. The trumpeter was 84. Mangione died on July 22 in his sleep at home in Rochester, New York, People reported. The musician won two…
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