ATLANTA (AP) — One of the nation’s largest domed stadiums collapsed Monday into a pile of jagged concrete and a vast cloud of dust in a scheduled implosion in downtown Atlanta. Nearly 5,000 pounds (2,270 kilograms) of explosives were used to blast the Georgia Dome in Atlanta to smithereens at 7:30 a.m. Onlookers gathered at … Continue reading
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Authorities say a suicide bomber has attacked a cricket stadium in the Afghan capital of Kabul, killing at least two people and wounding at least seven. Basir Mujahid, spokesman for Kabul police, said the attack just outside the gates of the stadium happened Wednesday as hundreds of people were inside enjoying … Continue reading
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) — William & Mary university says no one was injured after shots were fired in the air near the school’s stadium. The school said in a statement that around 1:40 a.m. Sunday, Williamsburg Police notified William & Mary Police that they had heard a short burst of shots in the area of … Continue reading
LOS ANGELES (AP) — On the cusp of his first album release since 2008, Akon wants to steer his considerable fan base away from services like YouTube to a new — and Akon-branded — app where he’ll give away music for free, supported by ads. That might strike you as a head-scratcher, given Akon’s millions … Continue reading
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Akon, a hip-hop star who’s collaborated with everyone from Eminem to Andy Samberg, is about to release his first albums in seven years — but you won’t find them in stores or on streaming services like Spotify. Instead, he plans to release four albums through a new app, making him the … Continue reading
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