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May the Fourth be ‘I do’: Ohio city has ‘Star Wars’ weddings

AKRON, Ohio (AP) — When Julia and Robert Jones discovered that a judge from the Akron Municipal Court in Ohio was officiating “Star Wars”-themed weddings on May the Fourth — essentially a holiday for fans of the franchise — the couple felt the force calling them to commit to the ceremony. They joined six other couples in having 15-minute wedding ceremonies at the Highland Universal Gathering Spot in Akron on Thursday. Most of the newlyweds dressed in more traditional wedding attire, but the Joneses wore long tunics for the theme — Julia resembling a member of the Sith, and ...

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Jury finds Ed Sheeran didn’t copy Marvin Gaye classic NEW YORK (AP) — A federal jury in New York concluded Thursday that British singer Ed Sheeran didn’t steal key components of Marvin Gaye’s classic 1970s tune “Let’s Get It On” when he created his hit song “Thinking Out Loud.” As the jury answered the single question of whether Sheeran proved he didn’t infringe upon the copyright in the affirmative, the crooner briefly put his hands over his face in relief before standing and hugging his lawyer. As jurors left the courtroom, Sheeran quietly mouthed “thank ...

Proud Boys’ Tarrio guilty of Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy

WASHINGTON — Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio and three other members of the far-right extremist group were convicted Thursday of a plot to attack the U.S. Capitol in a desperate bid to keep Donald Trump in power after the Republican lost the 2020 presidential election. A jury in Washington, D.C., found Tarrio guilty of seditious conspiracy after hearing from dozens of witnesses over more than three months in one of the most serious cases brought in the stunning attack that unfolded on Jan. 6, 2021, as the world watched on live TV. It’s a significant milestone for the ...

International

Norway climber aims to be fastest to scale 14 tallest peaks KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — A Norwegian who just became the fastest female to climb the world’s 14 highest mountains is now aiming to become the fastest person to complete the feat by beating the record set by a male climber in 2019. Kristin Harila, 37, successfully scaled Mount Cho Oyu and Mount Shishapangma in China and arrived in Kathmandu, Nepal’s capital, on Thursday, announcing that she will begin climbing in Nepal this month. “That’s the plan,” Harila said when asked if she is aiming to set a new record for ...

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Atlanta shooting suspect has been charged with murder ATLANTA (AP) — The suspect in a mass shooting in Atlanta that left one woman dead and four others wounded has been charged with one count of murder and four counts of aggravated assault, Fulton County Jail records show. Deion Patterson waived his first court appearance Thursday after police say he opened fire in the waiting room of an Atlanta medical practice Wednesday. Workers and others in a bustling commercial district took shelter for hours during the manhunt. Tyre Nichols died of blunt force injuries, autopsy shows ...

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). If communication is a dance, it’s easy to fall out of step today. You could take it as a sign that you’re not always meant to be in the chorus, kicking the same height as everyone else. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Even though you’re around familiars, don’t get too comfortable. There are those who will start drama because they need the entertainment. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Being in normal mode feels neutral but returning to normal feels like a blessing. People don’t realize they have inner peace until it gets disturbed. CANCER (June 22-July 22). ...