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FILMS: Stolen ruby slippers worn in ‘Wizard of Oz’ recovered

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Federal authorities say they have recovered pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in “The Wizard of Oz” that were stolen from a Minnesota museum 13 years ago. The slippers were taken from the Judy Garland Museum in Grand Rapids in August 2005 when someone ...

MUSIC: U2 concert ends early after Bono loses voice in Berlin

BERLIN (AP) — The Irish rock band U2 has cancelled a concert in Berlin after singer Bono lost his voice during the performance. The band said on its website late Saturday that, “Bono was in great form and great voice prior to the show ... but after a few songs he suffered a complete ...

Kids can learn about nature on walk at Pricketts Fort

MORGANTOWN — Bring the kids to Prickett’s Fort State Park for a naturalist program with Veda Boback from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 8. They’ll learn about everything from bugs and flowers to birds to plants. This free program is for children ages 10-13. Space is limited to 25. Register at ...

MACglee starts rehearsals Wednesday

MORGANTOWN — MACglee choral ensemble’s fall rehearsals will begin at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Tanner Theater at the Monongalia Arts Center (MAC) on lower High Street. The community choral performing ensemble meets for weekly rehearsals from 6:30-9 p.m. Wednesdays in the Tanner Theater. ...

MUSIC: Ariana Grande belts Aretha Franklin standard in tiny dress

DETROIT (AP) — Ariana Grande belted an Aretha Franklin standard at the Queen of Soul’s homegoing in a black dress so short it got the social media choir going. As former president Bill Clinton sat behind her with a big smile on his face, Grande appeared nervous as she made her way to ...

TV: ‘Sons of Anarchy’ spinoff ‘Mayans M.C.’ tackles border world

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — When “Sons of Anarchy” debuted in 2008, creator Kurt Sutter repeatedly heard the same comparison: it was the poor, white working class version of the HBO mob series, “The Sopranos.” Now that “Sons of Anarchy” spin-off “Mayans M.C.” is set to ...