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Japanese wrestler and politician Antonio Inoki dies at 79
TOKYO (AP) — A popular Japanese professional wrestler and lawmaker Antonio Inoki, who faced a…
Judd sisters on mom Naomi, redemption, advocacy and grief
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The family of the late country music matriarch Naomi Judd is…
A doc from the Disney family takes aim at the Mouse House
NEW YORK (AP) — Abigail E. Disney has been critical of the company that bears…
Trevor Noah says he’s exiting as host of ‘The Daily Show’
NEW YORK (AP) — Trevor Noah says that he’s leaving “The Daily Show” as host,…
Kelsea Ballerini jumps heart-first into ‘Subject to Change’
New York (AP) — Change is often difficult and painstakingly uncomfortable, but also a necessary,…
For Naomi Judd’s family, tour is a chance to grieve, reflect
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Fans of Naomi Judd, the late matriarch of the Grammy-winning country…
Truth and Reconciliation Day, Afghan help held up: In The News for Sept. 30, 2022
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart…
Ontario screenwriter Jennifer Archer wins $35K Academy fellowship
LOS ANGELES – Ontario screenwriter Jennifer Archer is among the winners of a $35,000 fellowship…
Author Dangarembga found guilty in Zimbabwe rights protest
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — World-renowned author Tsitsi Dangarembga was found guilty Thursday of promoting public…
Japan’s army issues rare apology over sexual harassment case
TOKYO (AP) — In a rare admission of sexual harassment in Japan’s military, its army…
B.C. cabinet minister Melanie Mark resigns and takes medical leave
VICTORIA – British Columbia cabinet minister Melanie Mark has resigned her portfolio to go on…
Struggling Canadian theatre companies boosted by $15-million Slaight donation
Theatre companies struggling to fill vacant seats say they hope a newly announced multimillion-dollar donation…
‘Dreams in Vantablack’ centres young Canadian Black poets in new animated series
TORONTO – Diligent wordsmith, artist, author, and director Ian Keteku spares no effort to ensure…
Kansas race tests which matters more: Economy or abortion?
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Republicans redrew Democratic Rep. Sharice Davids ‘ suburban Kansas City,…
Jill Biden hosts White House reading for student poets
WASHINGTON (AP) — Jill Biden on Tuesday hosted a reading by this year’s group of…
Ontario parents frustrated with lack of swimming lessons amid lifeguard shortage
Lacey Miller is frustrated after her daughter’s fall swimming lessons were abruptly cancelled this week…
Japanese former leader Abe honored at divisive state funeral
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s assassinated hawkish former leader, Shinzo Abe, was given a rare state…
Maitreyi Ramakrishnan shifts from Devi to ‘My Little Pony’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Maitreyi Ramakrishnan’s childhood devotion to My Little Pony turned out to…
‘The Winx Saga’ star says showbiz isn’t all fairy dust
In the Netflix series “Fate: The Winx Saga,” Abigail Cowen plays Bloom, a teenage fairy…
Kishida opens diplomacy rush as Japan preps divisive funeral
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida held a series of meetings with foreign…
EXPLAINER: Why is Japan split over Abe’s state funeral?
TOKYO (AP) — A rare state funeral for Shinzo Abe, the former prime minister who…
Venezuelan-born conductor, violinist Gustavo Dudamel receives Glenn Gould Prize
TORONTO – Gustavo Dudamel, the U.S.-based orchestral conductor, violinist and music education activist,is the winner…
Post Malone, experiencing ‘stabbing pain,’ postpones show
BOSTON (AP) — Post Malone went to the hospital again Saturday after experiencing what he…
Jill Biden honors Jacqueline Kennedy’s preservation legacy
WASHINGTON (AP) — First lady Jill Biden paid tribute Friday to Jacqueline Kennedy, a predecessor…