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ESPN says its direct-to-consumer streaming service will debut in September at $29.99 a month
NEW YORK (AP) — ESPN said Tuesday that its new all-encompassing streaming service will take…
From opera houses to the Indy 500: Arturo Chacón-Cruz’s next big stage
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Acclaimed opera tenor Arturo Chacón-Cruz will perform “God Bless America” during pre-race…
Event organizers of Vancouver Chinatown Festival say security is their top priority
VANCOUVER — Organizers of the Vancouver Chinatown Festival said security is their top priority in…
Endurance swimmer is attempting first-ever swim around Martha’s Vineyard ahead of ‘Jaws’ anniversary
VINEYARD HAVEN, Mass. (AP) — Lewis Pugh has followed an unspoken rule during his career…
NFL continues to navigate scheduling puzzle with every game up for bid and more broadcast windows
NBC Sports president Rick Cordella put it best when summarizing what the NFL’s scheduling department…
Puerto Ricans hope for change as Bad Bunny sings about the island’s turmoil and identity
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — In a small bookstore in the Caribbean’s largest mall,…
Trump says he’s considering ‘taking away’ Rosie O’Donnell’s US citizenship
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he is considering “taking away” the U.S. citizenship…
‘Pornography is a problem’: Smith defends new rules for Alberta school libraries
Alberta’s premier says “pornography is a problem for young adults” in remarks defending her government’s…
Quebec college faces $30 million in fines for too many students in English programs
MONTREAL — A Montreal college is facing $30 million in fines from the Quebec government…
Canadian musician Matthew Good cancels U.S. shows due to Trump administration
Canadian musician Matthew Good says he’s cancelling his U.S. tour dates because of President Donald…
A London music festival cancels its final night after ELO’s Jeff Lynne pulls out
LONDON (AP) — A two-week-long music festival in central London has cancelled its final night…
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin says he never meant to insult Toronto’s Rogers Stadium
TORONTO — Coldplay frontman Chris Martin says he didn’t mean to insult Toronto’s newest concert…
‘The Salt Path’ is a book that captured the hearts of millions. Now it’s mired in controversy
LONDON (AP) — “The Salt Path” is a memoir of resilience and courage that captured…
David Gergen, adviser to four presidents, has died
David Gergen, a veteran of Washington politics and an adviser to four presidents in a…
Justin Bieber delves into fame, faith, fatherhood with highly anticipated ‘Swag’
A reflective Justin Bieber is baring his soul on a surprise album that has the…