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Oktoberfest is open. The world’s largest folk festival begins after ceremonial keg-tapping

Oktoberfest is open. The world’s largest folk festival begins after ceremonial keg-tapping

MUNICH (AP) — Oktoberfest is open. Mayor Dieter Reiter officially started Oktoberfest at noon Saturday when he inserted the tap into the first beer keg, signaling the 189th start of the festival.

FBI agents have boarded vessel managed by company whose other cargo ship collapsed Baltimore bridge

BALTIMORE (AP) — Federal agents have boarded a vessel managed by the same company as a cargo ship cargo ship that caused the deadly Baltimore bridge collapse , the FBI has confirmed. In statements Saturday, spokespeople for the FBI and the U.S.
The Midwest could offer fall’s most electric foliage but leaf peepers elsewhere won’t miss out

The Midwest could offer fall’s most electric foliage but leaf peepers elsewhere won’t miss out

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Fall is back, and bringing with it jack-o'-lanterns, football, pumpkin spice everything and — in some parts of the country — especially vibrant foliage. Leaves around the northern U.S.
Voting ends in Sri Lanka to choose a president and a way out of years of turmoil

Voting ends in Sri Lanka to choose a president and a way out of years of turmoil

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Voting has ended Saturday in Sri Lanka's presidential election as the country seeks to recover from the worst economic crisis in its history and the resulting political upheaval .
New documentary reveals Tragically Hip members grieved apart after Downie's death

New documentary reveals Tragically Hip members grieved apart after Downie's death

TORONTO — The death of the Tragically Hip’s lead singer Gord Downie united fans across Canada in their grief, but in many ways pulled his bandmates apart.
Ottawa's $2B loan for satellites has Tories calling for Elon Musk to step in

Ottawa's $2B loan for satellites has Tories calling for Elon Musk to step in

OTTAWA — A $2.14-billion federal loan for an Ottawa-based satellite operator has Canadian politicians arguing about whether American billionaire Elon Musk poses a national security risk.
Gucci touts 'casual grandeur,' Tod's focuses on Artisanal Intelligence and Versace plays it safe

Gucci touts 'casual grandeur,' Tod's focuses on Artisanal Intelligence and Versace plays it safe

MILAN (AP) — The fashion palate cleanser of the season: white. Milan fashion houses, more often than not this season, are opening their runway preview shows for next spring and summer with all-white looks.
Oktoberfest is almost open. Beer lovers are lining up in Munich ahead of the ceremonial keg-tapping

Oktoberfest is almost open. Beer lovers are lining up in Munich ahead of the ceremonial keg-tapping

MUNICH (AP) — Thousands of beer lovers lined up early Saturday to be among the first to clink their mugs in an Oktoberfest tent as they waited for the world's largest folk festival to begin for the 189th time.
The Midwest could offer fall’s most electric foliage but leaf peepers elsewhere won’t miss out

The Midwest could offer fall’s most electric foliage but leaf peepers elsewhere won’t miss out

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Fall is back, and bringing with it jack-o'-lanterns, football, pumpkin spice everything and — in some parts of the country — especially vibrant foliage. Leaves around the northern U.S.
'The West Wing' cast visits the White House for a 25th anniversary party

'The West Wing' cast visits the White House for a 25th anniversary party

WASHINGTON (AP) — With President Joe Biden away from the White House, it was left Friday to another man with Oval Office experience to stand at the front of the Rose Garden and give a rousing call to service.
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