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NEW YORK (AP) — Rocker Melissa Etheridge has found a new stage: The Grammy- and Oscar-winner will unveil a solo show mixing her music and stories off-Broadway. “Melissa Etheridge: My Window – A Journey Through Life” will play 12 performances only starting Oct. 13 at the midtown multi-stage venue New World Stages. “While I’ve been telling my life stories through my lyrics and concert tours for many years, this is going to be something new for me," Etheridge said in a statement. "I cannot wait to feel the exchange of energy and deep connection that’s provided by an intimate theater experience. That’s going to rock.” Etheridge, best known for her songs “Come to My Window” and “I’m the Only One,” has been smitten by theater all her life and even stepped into the Green Day musical “American Idiot” for eight shows in early 2011 on Broadway, replacing Billie Joe Armstrong. Like Bruce Springsteen's recent Broadway run, her new show will have songs and stories, "from tales of her … [Read more...] about Rock icon Melissa Etheridge announces solo off-Broadway show

By JON GAMBRELL DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An Iranian official Monday denied Tehran was involved in the stabbing of author Salman Rushdie, though he sought to justify the attack in the Islamic Republic’s first public comments on the bloodshed. The remarks by Nasser Kanaani, the spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry, came three days after Rushdie was wounded in New York state. The writer has been taken off a ventilator and is “on the road to recovery,” according to his agent. Rushdie, 75, has faced death threats for more than 30 years over his novel “The Satanic Verses,” whose depiction of the Prophet Muhammad was seen by some Muslims as blasphemous. In 1989, Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, issued a fatwa, or Islamic edict, demanding the author’s death, and while Iran has not focused on Rushdie in recent years, the decree still stands. Also, a semiofficial Iranian foundation had posted a bounty of over $3 million for the killing of the author. … [Read more...] about Iran denies involvement but justifies Salman Rushdie attack

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 3 NICE, France (AP) — The last French army unit left Mali on Monday, according to a statement from the French military, nine years after Paris sent troops to the West African country to help drive Islamic extremists from power. France's armed forces completed their withdrawal from Mali six months after French President Emmanuel Macron announced his plan to pull out of the country following tensions with the ruling junta. Tensions have also grown over the past year between Mali, its African neighbors and the European Union after Mali's transitional government allowed Russian mercenaries from the Wagner Group to deploy on its territory. The last contingent of French soldiers of the so-called Barkhane force present on Malian territory crossed into neighboring Niger on Monday afternoon, the French military said. They were based in Gao in northern Mali, a region plagued with jihadi … [Read more...] about French military: Last group of soldiers has left Mali

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 14 NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — After last-minute chaos that could foreshadow a court challenge, Kenya’s electoral commission chairman on Monday declared Deputy President William Ruto the winner of the close presidential election over five-time contender Raila Odinga, a triumph for the man who shook up politics by appealing to struggling Kenyans on economic terms and not on traditional ethnic ones. Ruto received 50.49% of the votes with more than 7.1 million, the chairman said, while Odinga received 48.85% with more than 6.9 million in last Tuesday's peaceful election. But just before the declaration, four of the seven electoral commissioners told journalists they could not support the “opaque nature” of the final phase of the vote-verification process. “We cannot take ownership of the result that is going to be announced,” … [Read more...] about Kenya’s Ruto declared president after last-minute chaos

(CNN) Good luck getting Adele to admit whether or not she is engaged to Rich Paul. In a new cover article with Elle magazine, the British singer played it close to the vest when it comes to her status with her American sports agent boyfriend. "Well, I'm not married," is how she chose to answer the question on whether Paul had put a ring on it. "I'm not married." But what she is willing to share is how she feels about Paul. "I've never been in love like this," Adele told the publication. "I'm obsessed with him." Read More She covers several topics in the interview, including postponing her Vegas residency at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace in January, which she says "was the worst moment in my career, by far." Adele says she was 'shell of a person' after canceling Vegas residency She declined to move forward, she said, because the planned concerts didn't feel authentic to her. "There was just no … [Read more...] about Adele isn’t ready to answer whether she is engaged or not

Nairobi, Kenya (CNN) Kenya's Deputy President William Ruto has been elected as the country's next President, the electoral commission announced Monday. Ruto won with 50.49% of the vote, narrowly defeating veteran opposition leader and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who was contesting his fifth election. He will become Kenya's fifth President since independence, winning the seat on his first attempt. Ruto's party, the Kenya First coalition, has won a majority of seats in Kenya's senate, the second highest in the National Assembly. During a speech Monday, Ruto said: "It was God that brought us here ... my team and I will make sure that the sacrifices made by many Kenyans is not in vain ... we will not let them down. I am confident that this country will come together and we can move forward as one democratic nation." "I will run a transparent, open, democratic government and I will work with the opposition to the extent that they provide … [Read more...] about William Ruto defeats Raila Odinga to win Kenyan presidency

BOSTON (AP) — Michael Cox, a Boston police veteran who was brutally beaten by fellow officers while chasing a suspect and fought against efforts to cover up his assault, was sworn in Monday as commissioner of the police department. After taking the oath during a ceremony at City Hall Plaza, Cox thanked his family and friends who supported him through the incident that he said changed his life forever but does not define him. “I’ve worked to change policing since that incident occurred, and I will continue to do all I can to make sure that no Black or brown person or any individual, no matter their gender identity or race, is the victim of any kind of unconstitutional policing,” Cox, who is Black, said. Mayor Michelle Wu called Cox a leader that Boston “deserves.” “I’m incredibly proud, grateful and inspired in the future for this city with Commissioner Michael Cox at the helm of the Boston Police Department," she said. The Boston native most recently served as police chief … [Read more...] about Michael Cox sworn in as Boston police commissioner

Ukraine: Vladimir Putin exposes own weakness with mistakes SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The Wagner private military company has been known to operate in Ukraine since 2014. The Kremlin has denied links with the shady militia group, which has amassed accusations of human rights abuses in operations worldwide. Related articles Russia in freefall: 500k workers forced to slash hours as wages PLUMME Russian retreat leaves 20,000 soldiers stranded However, the group is believed to be controlled by Yevgeny Prigozhin, who is known as "Putin's chef". But Ukrainian authorities have claimed they successfully targeted a base in eastern Ukraine used by the mercenaries. Serhiy Haidai, regional governor … [Read more...] about Putin humiliated as Wagner mercenaries blown up after Russia exposes base ‘Perfect hit’

‘Worked in one go” This £1.80 washing machine cleaner can help Brits save £200 on repairs. (Image: Getty, Amazon) This article contains affiliate links, we may receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info According to new data from Dr. Beckmann, 20 percent of Brits never clean their washing machine. It’s one of the most costly repairs as well, but there’s an easy solution that shoppers have found to help save money and keep it running for longer. Dr. Beckmann Service-it Deep Clean Washing Machine Cleaner Amazon shoppers praise this washing machine cleaner from Dr Beckmann for helping eliminate smells, bacteria and maintain their washing machines in perfect condition. Now only … [Read more...] about ‘Worked in one go’ This £1.80 washing machine cleaner can help Brits save £200 on repairs

Former EastEnders star Jacqueline Jossa has taken to social media to preach about body positivity while her hourglass figure spills from a teeny bikini. Taking to her platform with an inspiring post as the UK endures a sweltering heatwave, Jacqueline, 29, stripped down to her bikini in a bid to promote body confidence. Dancing around the edge of a pool to the track Victoria's Secret by Jax - Jacqueline looked incredible while wearing an orange bikini and a pair of mint-coloured Crocs. READ MORE: Jacqueline Jossa sizzles in plunging cut-out swimsuit as she shows incredible curves With her hair tied atop her head and some huge sunglasses on, Jacqueline swayed her hips and danced around to the music. Miming to the lyrics, some of the lyrics from the song are: "God, I wish somebody would've told me / When I was younger that all bodies aren't the same / Photoshop, itty bitty models on magazine covers / Told me I was overweight. "I stopped eating, what a bummer / … [Read more...] about EastEnders’ Jacqueline Jossa talks body positivity as she wows in teeny bikini