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Punk protest group Pussy Riot declared ‘extremist organization’ by a Russian court
Punk group Pussy Riot was declared an “extremist organization” by a Russian court on Monday.…
Police in Japan arrest a suspect in stabbing at an entertainment complex
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese police said Monday they arrested a man in connection with the…
Singer Cliff Richard says he has been treated for prostate cancer
LONDON (AP) — British pop star Cliff Richard said Monday he has been given the…
Young Canadians tell of their generations’ challenges and hopes
The Canadian Press has been speaking with young people across the country about challenges facing…
‘Zootopia 2’ reclaims No. 1 spot at box office, grosses $1B worldwide
NEW YORK (AP) — “Zootopia 2” regained the No. 1 spot at the domestic box…
Egypt reveals restored colossal statues of pharaoh in Luxor
LUXOR, Egypt (AP) — Egypt on Sunday revealed the revamp of two colossal statues of…
Haruki Murakami honored with awards and a jazzy tribute in New York
NEW YORK (AP) — Haruki Murakami was in town last week to hear his words…
Affable comedy acting legend Dick Van Dyke turns 100 years old
Comedy icon Dick Van Dyke celebrated his 100th birthday on Saturday, hitting the century mark…
Why a misunderstood wolf from a French supermarket ad is moving viewers worldwide
PARIS (AP) — A French supermarket’s humble Christmas advert is doing something most global brands…
Amy Schumer says she and her husband have decided to end their marriage
Comedian Amy Schumer says she and her husband, chef Chris Fischer, have decided to end…
Peter Greene, a character actor known for role as the villain Zed in ‘Pulp Fiction,’ has died
NEW YORK (AP) — Peter Greene, a character actor best known for his role as…
Corb Lund must re-apply to launch anti-coal petition drive in Alberta
LETHBRIDGE — Amendments to Alberta’s legislation on citizen-initiated referendums mean Corb Lund’s recently approved application…
Hailee Steinfeld and NFL husband Josh Allen are expecting their first child
Actor Hailee Steinfeld and her husband, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, are expecting their first…
King Charles III says his cancer treatment is being reduced as he promotes benefits of screening
LONDON (AP) — King Charles III said Friday that early diagnosis and treatment will allow…
Man’s death on roller coaster at Universal Orlando Resort ruled accidental
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The death of a 32-year-old man after riding a high-speed roller…
Christine Choy, indie filmmaker who led seminal documentary on the killing of Vincent Chin, dies
Christine Choy, a trailblazer for Asian Americans in independent film and whose documentary on the…
Oscar winner Morricone’s lost opera debuts in Naples after 30 years
NAPLES, Italy (AP) — At long last, vindication has arrived for an Oscar-winning composer who…
Steamy Canadian hockey series ‘Heated Rivalry’ scores second season at Crave
TORONTO — Canada’s hot new hockey romance has scored a second season renewal. Bell Media…
It feels good to be Jelly Roll. And now, he’s ready to win a Grammy
New York (AP) — Jelly Roll is catching his breath. It’s not a metaphor. He’s…
Anne Murray weighs the highs and lows of a big year, and her unexpected new album
TORONTO — Anne Murray still can’t believe her good fortune over the past year. Around…
How Joyce DiDonato’s childhood inspired her role in ‘Amahl and the Night Visitors’
NEW YORK (AP) — It seems all but unthinkable today: A major TV network hires…
Oscar-nominated documentary ‘Black Box Diaries’ has delayed premiere in Japan after legal issues
TOKYO (AP) — “Black Box Diaries,” a documentary in which Japanese journalist Shiori Ito investigates…
Eurovision champion Nemo returns the winner’s trophy to protest Israel’s inclusion
GENEVA (AP) — Swiss singer Nemo, who won the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, has said…
Bestselling British writer Joanna Trollope dies at 82
LONDON (AP) — British writer Joanna Trollope, whose bestselling novels charted domestic and romantic travails…