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Antonine Maillet, author and proud raconteur of the Acadian people, dead at 95
MONTREAL — Antonine Maillet — novelist, playwright, and proud Acadian — has died at the…
NASCAR Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon ready to partner with Tom Cruise on ‘Days of Thunder’ sequel
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Help him, Tom Cruise! NASCAR Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon…
Mexican musical legend Paquita la del Barrio dies at 77
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican musical legend Paquita la del Barrio, known for her powerful…
Shakira resumes world tour with concert in Peru after canceling show due to illness
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Colombian superstar Shakira said Monday that she will resume her world…
Tongolele, iconic dancer of the golden era of Mexican cinema, dies at 93
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Tongolele, the iconic American dancer who transformed the nightlife scene in…
Poilievre sticks with ‘axe the tax,’ adds policy details to slogans as election nears
OTTAWA — The Conservatives’ favourite slogan — “axe the tax” — has been a rallying…
‘Saturday Night Live’ 50th anniversary special watched by nearly 15 million people
NEW YORK (AP) — The “Saturday Night Live” 50th anniversary celebration is NBC’s most-watched prime-time…
Death of South Korean actor at 24 sparks discussion about social media and internet culture
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean actor Kim Sae-ron’s death this week has triggered…
Toronto run of ‘Come From Away’ to end in May after seven months of shows
TORONTO — Toronto’s open-ended production of “Come From Away” will wrap up in May. Mirvish…
‘History Matters,’ a posthumous essay collection by David McCullough, will be published this fall
NEW YORK (AP) — A collection of essays by the late David McCullough, including some…
‘Hello, Eric, it’s Oprah.’ Author Eric Puchner is latest member of Winfrey book club
NEW YORK (AP) — Eric Puchner is a well-regarded fiction writer whose new novel, “Dream…
A treasured Banksy owned by a member of Blink-182 is up for auction. It could fetch $6 million
LONDON (AP) — A painting by street artist Banksy with an environmental message and an…
Trump signs order to study how to expand IVF and calls for ‘radical transparency’ from government
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump has signed an executive order meant…
Nevada judge reschedules trial for the suspect in Tupac Shakur’s 1996 killing for next year
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Nevada judge on Tuesday postponed the murder trial of the…
Book Review: ‘Disposable’ a journey through the inequities exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic
Five years after COVID-19 first emerged, the United States is still grappling with the aftereffects…
New jazz fellowship honors the genre’s elders and gives them each an unrestricted $100,000 grant
NEW YORK (AP) — Bertha Hope was only three years old when she started playing…
Congratulations, March 2 is your day: A free book giveaway honors Dr. Seuss’ birthday
NEW YORK (AP) — Dr. Seuss has a present for you — as long as…
Reggie Miller will be lead game analyst when NBC begins its NBA coverage next season
STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — Reggie Miller will be NBC Sports’ lead game analyst when it…
Noteworthy and influential people who’ve died in January 2025
The world said goodbye to two influential entertainment figures in January with the deaths of…
‘Saturday Night Live’ will next feature Lady Gaga, Shane Gillis and Tate McRae
NEW YORK (AP) — “Saturday Night Live” will follow up its 50th anniversary celebrations with…
Steven Spielberg’s next movie, with Josh O’Connor and Emily Blunt, set for June 2026
Steven Spielberg is gearing up to direct a new film starring Josh O’Connor and Emily…
Joe Buck will call the Brewers-Yankees game on opening day for ESPN
BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — Joe Buck will call his first nationally televised baseball game since…
A$AP Rocky has been found not guilty in a shooting trial. Here’s what to know about the case
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A jury’s acquittal of A$AP Rocky on Tuesday put to rest…
Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, unveils new lifestyles brand As Ever
MONTECITO, Calif. (AP) — Au revoir, American Riviera Orchard. Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has…