Judge frees ‘Happy Birthday’ song from copyright claims

Judge frees ‘Happy Birthday’ song from copyright claims

LOS ANGELES (AP) — In a gift to many musicians, movie-makers and other content-creators, a federal judge has found that the song "Happy Birthday To You" is entirely in the public domain.

But the move could mean millions lost for the music publishing company that has been collecting on the copyright to one of the most widely sung songs in the world.

Baker: New protocols needed to protect kids
Massachusetts

Baker: New protocols needed to protect kids

Associated Press

BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker said Tuesday that the state must update the way it handles investigations into allegations of abuse or neglect of children if it hopes to avoid more cases like the death of 2-year-old Bella Bond, whose body was found on a Boston-area beach in June.

Baker told reporters that one of his top priorities is revamping the intake policy for the Department of Children and Families, which he said hasn't been updated in a decade.

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