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Cambodia welcomes the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s plan to return looted antiquities
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Cambodia has welcomed the announcement that New York’s Metropolitan Museum…
Court upholds $75,000 in fines against Alex Jones for missing Sandy Hook case deposition
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut appeals court on Friday upheld $75,000 in fines against…
US returns to Greece 30 ancient artifacts worth $3.7 million, including marble statues
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — The United States on Friday returned to Greece 30 ancient artifacts,…
Prince Harry claims vindication in court victory as judge finds British tabloid hacked his phone
LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry’s phone was hacked by journalists and private investigators working for…
Sports fan Trump hits UFC fights and big games to try to put his 2024 nomination in a headlock
NEW YORK (AP) — After Donald Trump attended South Carolina’s annual Palmetto Bowl, video of…
King Charles pays light-hearted tribute to comedian Barry Humphries at Sydney memorial service
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — King Charles III paid a light-hearted tribute to the late Barry…
Andre Braugher died from lung cancer, rep for ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ and ‘Homicide’ star says
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Andre Braugher died from lung cancer, a representative said Thursday. When…
Academic arrested in Norway as a Moscow spy confirms his real, Russian name, officials say
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — An academic who entered Norway as a Brazilian citizen and was…
Wizards, Capitals would move to Virginia in tentative deal, Youngkin says. Mystics would stay in DC
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has reached a tentative agreement with the…
Coming home, staying home: ‘Apollo 13’ and ‘Home Alone’ among 25 films picked for national registry
Houston, we have a problem: Where’s Kevin? Perhaps the ultimate coming-home movie, “Apollo 13,” and…
Colombia investigates the killing of a Hmong American comedian and activist in Medellin
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombian authorities on Wednesday were investigating the alleged kidnapping and murder…
Andre Braugher, Emmy-winning actor who starred in ‘Homicide’ and ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine,’ dies at 61
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Andre Braugher, the Emmy-winning actor who would master gritty drama for…
The AP names its five Breakthrough Entertainers of 2023
NEW YORK (AP) — In this big year of entertainment — think “Barbenheimer,” the twin…
AP Breakthrough Entertainer: Ayo Edebiri is rising to the top, and she’s bringing her friends along
In 2023, Ayo Edebiri was everywhere. This year alone, the 28-year-old Emmy-nominated actor starred in…
AP Breakthrough Entertainer: Reneé Rapp has always known what she wants – and isn’t afraid to say no
LOS ANGELES (AP) — For a 23-year-old, Reneé Rapp has had a lot of practice…
Kwamé Ryan to become music director of Charlotte Symphony in 2024-25
Kwamé Ryan was hired Tuesday as music director of the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra in North…
Liz Magill, U. Penn’s president, and board chair resign as antisemitism testimony draws backlash
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The University of Pennsylvania’s president has resigned amid pressure from donors…
Police still investigating motive of UNLV shooting; school officials cancel classes, finals
Three University of Nevada, Las Vegas faculty members died this week and another was critically…
Massachusetts attorney general files civil rights lawsuit against white nationalist group
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts’ attorney general has filed a lawsuit accusing a white nationalist group…
Michigan State selects UNC-Chapel Hill chancellor as next president
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State University named the chancellor of the University of North…
AP PHOTOS: 2023 images show violence and vibrance in Latin America
A little girl perches on the shoulder of her mom, whose eyes fill with trepidation…
National Chief Woodhouse thanks family, teachings for getting her to top job
Cindy Woodhouse, the new national chief of the Assembly of First Nations, says her relatives…
TIFF cuts 12 full-time staff members, cites pandemic and SAG-AFTRA strike as factors
TORONTO – The Toronto International Film Festival shed 12 full-time staff members across various departments…
Two charged with murder of Quebecer Daniel Langlois and partner in Dominica
MONTREAL – Two men have been charged in the death of Quebec-born film entrepreneur Daniel…