Playwright David Adjmi wins New York infringement court case

NEW YORK (AP) — A playwright whose parody of 1970s sitcoms was accused of copyright infringement by lawyers representing the TV show "Three's Company" has won a victory in court.



Playwright David Adjmi wins New York infringement court case



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11 Atlanta educators convicted in test cheating scandal

ATLANTA (AP) — Eleven former Atlanta Public Schools educators accused of participating in a test cheating conspiracy that drew nationwide attention have been convicted of racketeering charges.



11 Atlanta educators convicted in test cheating scandal



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Seattle begins to phase in $15 minimum wage

SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle's new $15 minimum wage law began going into effect Wednesday, nearly a year after this pricey West Coast city was celebrated by activists as the first metropolis to push employers into providing higher wages.



Seattle begins to phase in $15 minimum wage



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Entrance fees rising in some national parks

WASHINGTON (AP) — Be prepared to pay a bit more if you're headed to some national parks and recreation areas this summer.



Entrance fees rising in some national parks



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Mexican oil rig burns off coast, 4 dead, 16 injured

MEXICO CITY (AP) — A fire at a shallow-water oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico has killed four workers, injured 16 and forced the evacuation of 300, Mexico's state-owned oil company said Wednesday.



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U.S. Spies May Lose These 3 Powers in 2 Months

Legal provisions for the NSA and other agencies sunset June 1.



U.S. Spies May Lose These 3 Powers in 2 Months



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Mark Wahlberg to produce Boston Marathon bombing movie

LOS ANGELES (AP) — CBS Films says Mark Wahlberg is set to produce "Patriots' Day," a feature film about the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing based on Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis' firsthand account.



Mark Wahlberg to produce Boston Marathon bombing movie



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