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Oregon governor names new secretary of state after last one resigned over work for pot industry
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — LaVonne Griffin-Valade has been appointed Oregon’s new secretary of state, Democratic…
Muti ends 13 seasons with Chicago Symphony Orchestra with praise and honors – and Beethoven
CHICAGO (AP) — Riccardo Muti was in total control to the very end. He had…
Singer, TV host Keshia Chanté to host The Black Academy’s second Legacy Awards
TORONTO – Singer and TV host Keshia Chanté is set to anchor the second edition…
Who wants to be a game show host? These days, you already have to be famous
NEW YORK (AP) — When producers of “Wheel of Fortune” named Ryan Seacrest — probably…
‘Alice in Wonderland’ wins big at Dora Mavor Moore Awards
The Dora Mavor Moore Awards followed the white rabbit, handing six statuettes to “Alice in…
Bluegrass musician who helped popularize song ‘Rocky Top’ dies at 91
HAZARD, Ky. (AP) — Bluegrass musician Bobby Osborne, who helped popularize the song “Rocky Top,”…
Actor Julian Sands died while hiking on California mountain, authorities confirm
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actor Julian Sands, who starred in several Oscar-nominated films in the…
Rescuers found body in rubble of Paris building that collapsed in explosion
PARIS (AP) — French emergency workers found a body Tuesday in the rubble of a…
DeSantis, appointees to Disney World governing board ask that Disney lawsuit be dismissed
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Attorneys for Gov. Ron DeSantis, a state agency and his appointees…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Biden calls mutiny a ‘struggle within the Russian system’ and says US and NATO played…
Angela Bassett, Mel Brooks to receive honorary Oscars
Angela Bassett may have gone home empty handed at the Oscars in March, but the…
Human remains found in California mountain area where actor Julian Sands disappeared 5 months ago
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (AP) — Hikers found human remains Saturday in a Southern California mountain…
Anderson’s couture craftmanship captivates at Loewe for Paris men’s fashion week
PARIS (AP) — A sparkling mist of water from towering fountains cooled overheated VIP guests…
‘Mentor to everyone’: Captain killed in Chinook crash was loyal husband, dad, friend
OTTAWA – Capt. Marc Larouche had a calm presence. Being a keen, silent observer of…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Russian mercenary chief says his forces are rebelling, some left Ukraine and entered Russia city…
Family of missing actor Julian Sands releases 1st statement since his hiking disappearance
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (AP) — The family of actor Julian Sands has released its first…
Jennifer Lawrence on ‘No Hard Feelings,’ the R-rated comedy made with the Oscar winner in mind
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jennifer Lawrence has wanted to do a big comedy for years.…
The Oscars best picture rules are changing. Here’s how it’ll affect contenders and movie theaters
The theatrical requirements for movies vying for the Oscars top prize are getting a little…
West Virginia University approves $7M in staff cuts and a 3% tuition increase
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — With more cuts expected, West Virginia University’s governing board moved forward…
Search for person feared missing after Paris explosion is complicated by debris, unstable building
PARIS (AP) — Paris rescuers are struggling to reach a person feared trapped in a…
Canadian heavyweight Arjan Bhullar loses One Championship title in first defence
BANGKOK – Unbeaten Russian Anatoly (Sladkiy) Malykhin stopped Canadian Arjan Bhullar in the third round…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
The Titan submersible imploded, killing all 5 on board, the US Coast Guard says A…
DeSantis sues Biden administration over university accrediting system
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday that the state has filed…
Fashion, star power and a martial aura fuse at Givenchy’s collection at Paris Fashion Week
PARIS (AP) — History, fashion, and star power came together at Givenchy’s latest menswear show…