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‘Dog Man’ bites off $36 million, taking No. 1 at box office
NEW YORK (AP) — DreamWorks Animation’s “Dog Man” fetched $36 million in ticket sales at…
Fay Vincent, baseball commissioner during three years of turmoil, dies at 86
NEW YORK (AP) — Fay Vincent, who became an unexpected baseball commissioner in 1989 following…
Jimmy Carter wins posthumous Grammy for narrating an audiobook of his Sunday school lessons
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former President Jimmy Carter has won a posthumous Grammy award. Carter,…
Sparkle and color pop amid more subdued tones on Grammys red carpet
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The 67th Grammy Awards kicked off Sunday with a red carpet…
Late President Jimmy Carter wins posthumous Grammy
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former President Jimmy Carter has won a posthumous Grammy award. Carter,…
What to know about security measures at the Super Bowl in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — After a New Year’s Day terror attack struck New Orleans’ historic…
The Gaza war is paused, but Israel and Hamas keep up a fierce battle of optics over hostage releases
LONDON (AP) — Arbel Yehoud is achingly close to freedom, but her face is a…
Chappell Roan wins best new artist Grammy Award
Chappell Roan nudged aside Sabrina Carpenter to win the Grammy for best new artist Sunday,…
The Grammys had a few surprises up their sleeves. Here are some key moments from the show
All eyes at the Grammy Awards were on whether the most-nominated artist in the history…
Observers call for pressure on U.S. corporations as Trump, Musk take aim at Canada
OTTAWA — As U.S. President Donald Trump and Elon Musk take aim at Canada, some…
Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu, star of the popular drama ‘Meteor Garden,’ dies at age 48
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Barbie Hsu, a Taiwanese actress who starred in the popular TV…
Trudeau says U.S. tariffs on Canada will be paused for 30 days
OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump agreed Monday not to impose tariffs on Canada and…
Author Mac Barnett named new National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature
NEW YORK (AP) — The new National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature i s a…
Film director found guilty of sexual assault in France’s first big #MeToo trial
PARIS (AP) — A Paris court found a filmmaker guilty of sexual assault on French…
Film director found guilty of sexual assault in France’s first big MeToo trial
PARIS (AP) — A Paris court has found a filmmaker guilty of sexual assault on…
WWE continues to expand its social media reach with Royal Rumble
NEW YORK (AP) — WWE continues to expand its social media reach as its successful…
Book Review: Chris Hayes’ ‘Sirens’ Call’ is a thorough look at the fight for attention in modern age
It’s no new big news that we’re living in an era of distraction. States are…
Giller Prize parts ways with sponsor Scotiabank after more than a year of protests
TORONTO — The Giller Prize has parted ways with its lead sponsor Scotiabank more than…
Chief justice on mission to bring Supreme Court ‘closer to Canadians’ as it turns 150
VICTORIA — Canada’s chief justice said he wanted to “bring the Supreme Court closer to…
Super Bowl week: Stars and athletes bring buzz into New Orleans before big game in the Big Easy
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Super Bowl isn’t just a game on Sunday. It’ll involve…
Percival Everett’s ‘James’ among nominees on the long list for the PEN/Faulkner fiction prize
NEW YORK (AP) — Percival Everett’s “James” is up for another literary award — the…
Super Bowl week: Stars and athletes bring buzz into in New Orleans before big game in the Big Easy
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Super Bowl isn’t just a game on Sunday. It’ll involve…
Beyoncé announces 2025 ‘Cowboy Carter’ stadium tour, fresh off Grammy wins
LOS ANGELES (AP) — This ain’t just Texas — it’s also the U.S. and Europe.…
Michael Johnson’s new Grand Slam Track signs deal for Peacock and The CW to show races
BURBANK, Calif. (AP) — Michael Johnson’s new track league has struck a media deal for…