Pesky rabbit provokes Orion the Hunter

It’s so wonderful to have spring coming on, but I will miss winter stargazing.

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DETROIT — Music artist Lizzo brought lunch to staff at a Michigan hospital, expressing gratitude for their services during the coronavirus pandemic, according to hospital officials.

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NEW YORK — John Prine is in stable condition after being placed on a ventilator while being treated for COVID-19-type symptoms, his wife, Fiona Whelan Prine said Monday.

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Coronavirus kills country singer Diffie

NEW YORK — Country singer Joe Diffie, who had a string of hits in the 1990s with chart-topping ballads and honky-tonk singles like “Home” and “Pickup Man,” has died after testing positive for COVID-19. He was 61.

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NEW YORK — Robert Englund, the actor who turned Freddy Krueger into a fearsome household name, says he's looking forward to someone else taking a stab at reviving the “Nightmare on Elm Street” franchise.

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April signals changing of the stellar guard

This April begins with an outstanding show in Butler's early evening lower western sky.

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Virtual concerts offered weekly by Duquesne’s School of Music

Duquesne University’s Mary Pappert School of Music will offer orchestra music on Friday nights through May.

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Taylor Swift surprises some of her fans with money donations

Taylor Swift is helping fill the blank space where incomes have gone for several of her fans. Some 10 people so far have gotten thousands of dollars.ASSOCIATED PRESS

Taylor Swift is helping fill the blank space where incomes have gone for several of her fans. Some have gotten thousands of dollars from the “Lover” and “1989” hit maker.

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Jackson estate gives to Broadway, Vegas needy

LOS ANGELES — The Michael Jackson estate is donating $300,000 to help entertainment industry workers on Broadway, the music business and in Las Vegas who have been hurt by the coronavirus pandemic.

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‘Walking Dead’ season ending early

Coronavirus blamed for move

AMC announced Tuesday that its signature series, “The Walking Dead,” will end its current season one week earlier than planned due to the coronavirus shutdown that has plagued a number of television series this year.