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One of the strongest, most distinctive R&B singers of the 1970s has died. As lead singer for Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes, Pendergrass gained international attention; as a solo act, he became a sex symbol. He died Wednesday after a long illness.

Though you may not know him by name, you certainly know his work: Mitchell produced a string of hits by Al Green in the early to mid-1970s.

In Rainbows, Radiohead's first album since 2005, will appear online Oct. 10, with a specially-boxed CD/LP set to follow in December. The band is working without a label and the album will debut on the Radiohead Web site.

Lady Gaga's rebellious personality, outrageous fashion sense and outsize way with a chorus have earned her a huge and diverse fan base. Last week, she played three sold-out hometown shows at New York's Madison Square Garden. Critic Will Hermes recently took his niece to one of the concerts.

Vargas was born in Costa Rica, but has a voice tailor-made for singing Mexican rancheras, boleros and corridos. For many Mexicans, her versions of these songs are definitive. Even at 91, Vargas still possesses a voice that reflects struggle, defiance and ultimately triumph.

The finals are set for the U.S. Open Cup, and there's a huge surprise. Lower-division Sacramento stunned a Major League Soccer powerhouse — the first time that's happened since 2008.

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has released a new TV ad about John Gibbs, who's seeking to oust Michigan Republican Rep. Peter Meijer. Meijer voted for Trump's impeachment.

Groups are urging the new president to order security forces to cease use of force against protesters who have been demonstrating against the government over the economic crisis.

Less than 24 hours after Ukraine and Russia formalized a deal to reopen Black Sea ports and resume agricultural exports, Russian missiles hit the port in Odesa.

The largest wildfire in California has spread rapidly. Fire crews are contending with stifling weather conditions and mountainous terrain as they attempt to contain the fire in Yosemite National Park.