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The night a big story came directly to Washington’s journalists – hundreds of them
Journalists in the nation’s capital are accustomed to chasing stories. But on Saturday night, the…
Inside the world’s largest art heist when over $500M of paintings were stolen from a Boston museum
BOSTON (AP) — For decades, the 1990 theft of 13 artworks from the Isabella Stewart…
‘Michael’ moonwalks to $97 million opening, shattering record for music biopics
NEW YORK (AP) — “Michael,” the big-budget Michael Jackson spectacle, shrugged off bad reviews and…
Shots fired as gunman charges toward ballroom at White House correspondents’ dinner. Trump unharmed
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A man armed with guns and knives stormed the lobby outside the…
Getting the most out of barrier-free tours for yourself or someone with a disability
BERLIN (AP) — For people living with disabilities, barriers to tourism can range from the…
Most fashion mannequins are about a size 2. The Met Gala exhibit is making room for diverse bodies
NEW YORK (AP) — On a sultry summer day in Brooklyn last year, artist and…
Philadelphia museum brings Rocky statue inside after decades of tension
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Every day, visitors from around the world make their way to the…
Famed Canadian actor William Shatner recalls co-star hijinks in discussion with fans
CALGARY — William Shatner, quickly gliding over questions that speculated about the future of “Star…
Canadiens coach says Seinfeld the secret to a good sleep: ‘It’s a show about nothing’
MONTREAL — Few jobs carry as much pressure as coaching the Montreal Canadiens, and few…
Screenwriters overwhelmingly approve a 4-year contract with Hollywood studios
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Members of the screenwriters union overwhelmingly ratified a four-year agreement with…
Jake Reiner describes the ‘living nightmare’ of losing his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jake Reiner, the older son of Rob and Michele Reiner, says…
“Constant Battles” showcases Iranian-Canadian boxer’s journey
Nyousha Nakhjiri won’t be in the crowd when her story is shown on the big…
Ticketmaster delists some resale tickets in Ontario ahead of price cap
TORONTO — Ticketmaster Canada is delisting some resale tickets that customers have posted for Ontario…
TMZ is flexing in Washington, with high-profile results. What took so long?
WASHINGTON (AP) — A former reality television star is in the sixth year of his…
Newfoundland axes unpopular U.K. soccer sponsorship. Was it really so bad?
ST. JOHN’S — The Newfoundland and Labrador government’s unorthodox sponsorship of a fourth-tier soccer team…
After facing the death of its dominant newspaper, Pittsburgh’s media has a surprising turnaround
PITTSBURGH (AP) — In the space of a couple of weeks this spring, Pittsburgh media…
Viral Senators fan still optimistic about playoff chances despite being ‘banished’
OTTAWA — An Ottawa Senators fan who went viral for a video hyping the team’s…
Prosecutors used rap lyrics to help send a man to death row in Texas. It’s not an uncommon tactic
When he was 19, James Broadnax jotted down rap lyrics, thoughts and even job leads…
Correspondents’ Dinner’s biggest moments involve laughs, cringing and high-stakes politics
The White House Correspondents’ Dinner has had multiple iterations since it began a few years…
South Korean prosecutors deny police request for arrest warrant for K-pop mogul behind BTS
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean prosecutors on Friday rejected a police request for…
In the news today: Revamping Canadian broadcasting, B.C. Tory leaders, ‘Go Habs Go!’
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Canadian indie film ‘Little Lorraine’ sold 4,000 tickets on Cape Breton in a week
A Canadian indie film is making waves on Cape Breton, selling more than 4,000 tickets…
CRTC chair defends Online Streaming Act work after critics say regulator too slow
OTTAWA — CRTC chairperson Vicky Eatrides says the regulator would like to move more quickly…
Japan’s Haruki Murakami to publish first new novel in 3 years with ‘The Tale of KAHO’ in July
TOKYO (AP) — A new book by Haruki Murakami will mark the first time a…