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Sick Elton John postpones US gigs with Joel

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LONDON, United Kingdom—British singer and pianist Elton John has postponed a string of concert dates due to a serious infection and flu, his official website said Sunday.

A woman's nation: tears and empowermentLos Angeles TimesBut the heart of the conference occurred at lunch on Day 2, when Shriver, her voice breaking, for the first time publicly reflected on her mother's recent …and more »

Gasol to sit vs. Atlanta – Los Angeles Times

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Gasol to sit vs. AtlantaLos Angeles TimesHe has the body type of a long distance runner rather than a sprinter so hopefully he can go for a long time without breaking down. …and more »

New York Times

Musicians' Collective Harks Back to '70s Avant-GardeNew York Times… New Haven Improvisers Collective held its monthly workshop dedicated to breaking down music into its basic parts and building it up again on the fly. …and more »

Firm penalties vs. grave robbers sought

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Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago wants to create a separate act of robbery under the Revised Penal Code for the robbery of cemetery items or the ones committed in cemeteries, graveyards, or burial grounds.

‘Santi’ leaves Metro Manila

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Tropical storm Santi (international codename: Mirinae) has left Metro Manila, as weather conditions slowly improved across the region, the state-run weather bureau reported Sunday.

Cops confiscate 59 bladed weapons in cemeteries

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Despite constant reminder and public advisories from authorities, several people were still caught bringing illegal items inside cemeteries a day before All Saints’ Day, a police spokesman said on Sunday.

Camanava traffic rerouting scheme for Nov. 1

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The Northern Police District has reminded motorists in the Camanva area (Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, and Valenzuela) of the ongoing traffic rerouting scheme for All Saints’ Day.

Los Angeles Times

Ben Foster puts his heart into 'The Messenger'Los Angeles TimesTony Stone ( Woody Harrelson), breaking horrible news to the next of kin of freshly fallen soldiers. The directionless Will finds it difficult to remain …and more »

Los Angeles Times

Celtics, Lakers are thinking of the 70sLos Angeles Times… 2009) Everyone knows the former champions are even better than when they won their title — so what's to stop them from breaking the Bulls' record of 72 …and more »