Random House Children’s Books announced that Dr. Seuss’ widow, Audrey Geisel, died Wednesday at age 97.
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Airbnb making new push for smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors after recent deaths
Airbnb will alert guests before they book a property if the host hasn’t reported having a smoke or carbon monoxide alarm.
Cuba Eliminates Language About Same-Sex Marriage From Draft of New Constitution
After pushback from evangelical churches and citizens, the commission revising the Constitution said it would eliminate the language “as a way of respecting all opinions.”
Onetime Indian Politician Convicted in 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots
An Indian court on Monday convicted a former politician for his role in riots that swept India in 1984, leaving thousands of Sikhs dead in bloody pogroms, and sentenced him to life in prison.
Restaurant Explosion in Japan Injures More Than 40
Most of those hurt had mild injuries, but one person was in serious condition. The cause of the blast was not immediately clear, the police said.
Disney fires actor Stoney Westmoreland after arrest for allegedly attempting sex with teen
Disney announced that the actor, 48, had been dropped from the sitcom “Andi Mack,” on which he plays the grandfather of the teen-age title character.
11 Die in India After Suspected Food Poisoning at Temple Ceremony
Three people were arrested over the outbreak, which left more than 130 people hospitalized and was linked to an offering of vegetables and rice.
American Student Fatally Stabbed in Netherlands Had Feared Roommate
An American psychology student was killed in her apartment near Erasmus University in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Catholic Monks, Nuns and Others Killed in Algeria’s Civil War Are Beatified
A cardinal held the beatification ceremony, said to be the first of its kind in a Muslim nation.
Kanye West surprises XXXTentacion fans, performs at tribute honoring late rapper
Kanye West surprised fans at a tribute honoring the late rapper XXXTentacion during Art Basel, jumping onstage to perform a brand new song. Kanye West gives surprise performance to honor late rapper XXXTentacion
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