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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…
Ex-officer planned to kill Black people in mass shooting at a New Orleans festival, authorities say
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Authorities say a former North Carolina law enforcement officer planned to…
Police ask people enjoying remnants of Drake’s ‘Iceman’ tower to be careful
TORONTO — Toronto police say people climbing and playing in the ice blocks of Drake’s…
Trump’s planned appearance bringing renewed scrutiny to annual correspondents’ dinner
NEW YORK (AP) — The seeming incongruity of President Donald Trump’s expected attendance at an…
‘Heated Rivalry’ wins Peabody Award for presenting non-toxic side of masculinity
Canadian hockey romance “Heated Rivalry” has won a Peabody Award. The American awards honour excellence…
Tiny town in North Carolina honors towering Andre The Giant with roadside marker
ELLERBE, N.C.. (AP) — Andre The Giant, a towering menace in the wrestling ring but…
What a combined Paramount-Warner would mean
NEW YORK (AP) — HBO Max, “Harry Potter” and CNN may soon find themselves under…
Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount’s $81 billion takeover of the Hollywood giant
NEW YORK (AP) — An $81 billion Warner-Paramount mega merger has received shareholders’ stamp of…
Drake, the Weeknd, Bieber among Spotify’s most-streamed artists of all time
Three Canadians have made it onto Spotify’s list of 10 most streamed artists of all…
Drake, the Weeknd, Bieber among Spotify’s most-streamed artists of all time
Three Canadians have made it onto Spotify’s list of 10 most streamed artists of all…
Evidence against singer D4vd in killing of 14-year-old girl will be revealed in court within days
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lawyers for singer D4vd insisted Thursday on forcing prosecutors to show…
‘Sullivan’s Crossing’ creator talks about Scott Patterson’s exit, and future projects
Fans of “Sullivan’s Crossing” may find the show’s cozy small-town romance a form of comfort…
EU pulls $2.3 million from Venice Biennale over Russia’s return
MILAN (AP) — The European Union is slashing a 2-million euro ($2.3-million) grant to the…
Michael Tilson Thomas, renowned conductor and composer, dies at 81
Michael Tilson Thomas, a leading American conductor for a half-century who headed orchestras in Buffalo,…
Slovenia TV says it won’t air Eurovision song contest after pulling out
LJUBLJANA, Slovenia (AP) — Slovenia’s national broadcaster RTV Slovenia said on Thursday it won’t air…
Maggie Gyllenhaal to lead Venice Film Festival jury
Actor and filmmaker Maggie Gyllenhaal will preside over the main competition jury for the 83rd…