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WASHINGTON 鈥� The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits edged higher last week to 745,000, a sign that many employers continue to cut jobs despite a drop in confirmed viral infections and evidence that the overall economy is improving

ANKARA, Turkey 鈥� An army helicopter crashed in eastern Turkey on Thursday, killing 11 military personnel on board and injuring two others, the Defence Ministry said. News reports said a high-ranking officer was among the victims.

LONDON 鈥� U.K. authorities have launched an investigation into Apple's App Store over concerns it has a dominant role that stifles competition and hurts consumers.

MADRID 鈥� Artists at one of Madrid鈥檚 best-known flamenco bars put on a final outdoor show Thursday, marking its closure after 140 years because of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions that have shuttered entertainment venues.

WASHINGTON 鈥� U.S. productivity fell at an annual rate of 4.2% in the fourth quarter, the largest quarterly decline in nearly four decades. The revised figure released by the Labor Department Thursday was slightly smaller than the 4.

NEW YORK 鈥� Paramount+ debuts Thursday as the latest 鈥� and last 鈥� streaming option from a major media company, this time from ViacomCBS.

鈥淭he United States vs. Billie Holiday,鈥� 鈥淢inari,鈥� 鈥淒a 5 Bloods鈥� and 鈥淥ne Night in Miami鈥� are among the films AARP is honouring at its annual Movies for Grownups Awards, the non-profit organization said Thursday.

NEW YORK 鈥� Composer Gene Scheer, whose song 鈥淎merican Anthem鈥� was quoted by President Joe Biden during his inaugural address, is returning the favour .

TOKYO 鈥� The demons are everywhere, sometimes spreading like purple slime, lurking, killing.

LONDON 鈥� Prince Philip has had a successful heart procedure at a London hospital and is expected to remain for several days of 鈥渞est and recuperation,鈥� Buckingham Palace said Thursday.