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India’s ban on Salman Rushdie ‘The Satanic Verses’ may end – thanks to missing paperwork
NEW DELHI (AP) — The decadeslong ban of Salman Rushdie’s “The Satanic Verses” in his…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs seeks bail, citing changed circumstances and new evidence
NEW YORK (AP) — Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs filed a new request for bail on Friday,…
Supreme Court website to include only translated judgments following controversy
OTTAWA — The registrar of the Supreme Court of Canada says from now on only…
‘Saturday Night Live’ to take on a second Trump term after focusing on Harris
“Saturday Night Live” is likely to strike a new tone as it looks toward a…
The Royal Canadian Legion turns to Amazon for annual poppy campaign boost
The Royal Canadian Legion says a new partnership with e-commerce giant Amazon is helping boost…
Museum to honour Chinese Canadian troops who fought in war and for citizenship rights
VANCOUVER — Former B.C. judge Randall (Bud) Wong remembers getting out of bed early one…
Queen Camilla has a chest infection and will miss the UK’s annual Remembrance Sunday events
LONDON (AP) — Queen Camilla will miss Britain’s annual remembrance weekend events to honor fallen…
Actor Tony Todd, known for his role in the movie ‘Candyman’ and its sequel, dies at 69
Actor Tony Todd, known for his haunting portrayal of a killer in the horror film…
Actor Tony Todd, known for his role in the movie ‘Candyman’ and other films, dies at 69
Actor Tony Todd, known for his haunting portrayal of a killer in the horror film…
Nova Scotia NDP candidate out after criticism for ‘troubling’ posts about Israel
HALIFAX — An election candidate criticized by the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs for…
Indigenous artist Nico Williams wins Sobey Art Award
OTTAWA — Aamjiwnaang First Nation artist Nico Williams is taking home Canada’s richest prize for…
Judith Jamison, transcendent dancer and artistic director of Alvin Ailey company, dies at 81
NEW YORK (AP) — Judith Jamison, an internationally acclaimed dancer who later served as artistic…
Judith Jamison, transcendent dancer and artistic director of Alvin Ailey company, dies at 81
NEW YORK (AP) — Judith Jamison, an internationally acclaimed dancer who later served as artistic…
King Charles III and Kate will attend remembrance events as both royals slowly return to duty
LONDON (AP) — King Charles III and the Princess of Wales both plan to attend…
‘Saturday Night Live’ to Trump: ‘We’ve been with you all along’
The first “Saturday Night Live” since Donald Trump’s election victory began with the most somber…
Children’s book by chef Jamie Oliver withdrawn after First Nation Australians voice offense
LONDON (AP) — A children’s book written by British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has been…
Children’s book by chef Jamie Oliver is withdrawn after criticism from Indigenous Australians
LONDON (AP) — A children’s book written by British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has been…
King Charles III and Kate attend remembrance event as both slowly return to duty
LONDON (AP) — King Charles III led the nation Sunday in a two-minute silence in…
MTV EMAs to honor Busta Rhymes. Taylor is the leading nominee and Rita Ora is hosting
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — The MTV EMAs will honor hip-hop legend Busta Rhymes with its…
‘Heretic’ and Hugh Grant debut with $11 million, but ‘Venom: The Last Dance’ tops box office again
NEW YORK (AP) — “Venom: The Last Dance” has been no blockbuster in North American…
Tennis Channel takes Jon Wertheim off the air for comment about Wimbledon champ Barbora Krejcikova
NEW YORK (AP) — Tennis Channel took analyst Jon Wertheim off the air “indefinitely” after…
‘Heretic’ and Hugh Grant debut with $11 million, but ‘Venom: The Last Dance’ tops box office again
NEW YORK (AP) — “Venom: The Last Dance” has been no blockbuster in North American…
Taylor Swift wins big and Rita Ora pays tribute to Liam Payne at the MTV EMAs
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Taylor Swift came out on top at the 2024 MTV EMAs…
Quincy Jones laid to rest at private family funeral in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Music giant Quincy Jones was laid to rest in a private…