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ARKANSAS - UPCOMING - NEWS
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US CHINA FEARS-STATES
DESCRIPTION: TOPEKA, Kan. -- Unable to impose tariffs like the Trump administration, U.S. states are finding other ways to try to counter China’s economic influence and perceived threats to security like new Kansas laws restricting the use of Chinese technology and measures in other states to limit investments or contracts or investments with Chinese companies. Efforts that began with a push to keep Chinese citizens and firms from buying land have expanded to cover gifts, sister city relationships and organ donations. By John Hanna and Jack Dura. 800 words by 12:01 a.m. Eastern. With AP Photos.
UPCOMING: By 04/24/2025 12:01 p.m. CDT, Photo, DigitalPlans, Text
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GEORGIA - UPCOMING - SPORTS
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BKN--NBA-DEFENSIVE PLAYER
DESCRIPTION: Atlanta’s Dyson Daniels, Golden State’s Draymond Green and Cleveland’s Evan Mobley are the finalists for defensive player of the year, with the winner set to be revealed Thursday night. Developing from 6:30 p.m. broadcast. By Basketball Writer Tim Reynolds. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos.
UPCOMING: By 04/24/2025 7:00 p.m. EDT, Photo, Text
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LOUISIANA - NEW AND DEVELOPING - NEWS
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ENT-MUSIC-CLIFTON CHENIER
The Rolling Stones in French, Lucinda Williams and more pay tribute to Zydeco legend Clifton Chenier
SUMMARY: Zydeco pioneer Clifton Chenier would’ve turned 100 on June 25. Valcour Records founder Joel Savoy and Los Lobos’ Steve Berlin have teamed up to produce “A Tribute to the King” to celebrate his centennial. The Rolling Stones’ Mick Jagger sings in swaggering French. Louisiana native Lucinda Williams delivers a slow, slinky, swamp pop sound. Steve Earle, Taj Mahal, Jimmie Vaughan, Charley Crockett and more energize Creole classics. Savoy says “the point of this album was to reflect the reach that Clifton’s music had across the whole spectrum of American music.” The album arrives on June 27. Chenier died in 1987.
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US--JAZZ FEST-NEW ORLEANS
No burgers but plenty of crawfish at this iconic New Orleans music festival
SUMMARY: The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival celebrates the world class music and cuisine arising from the birthplace of jazz. On Thursday, the festival kicks off for the next two weeks and brings headliners like Pearl Jam and Lenny Kravitz alongside the city’s homegrown favorites like Lil Wayne, Trombone Shorty and Big Freedia. Organizers say the festival is as much about honoring the city’s unique cuisine as it is about the music. There are no hamburgers, hot dogs or French fries for sale. But attendees can try crawfish strudel, pecan catfish meunière, alligator sausage and other Cajun and Creole meals.
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