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In Venice, Harry Styles talks acting, music and fans
VENICE, Italy (AP) — Harry Styles already has an enviable acting resume for a newcomer,…
Lee You-Mi of ‘Squid Game’ among creative arts Emmy winners
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lee You-mi of “Squid Game” and Colman Domingo, Laurie Metcalf and…
Brendan Fraser celebrated for comeback role in ‘The Whale’
VENICE, Italy (AP) — Brendan Fraser is having a moment at the Venice International Film…
Sterling Lord, uniquely enduring literary agent, dies at 102
NEW YORK (AP) — Sterling Lord, the uniquely enduring literary agent who worked for years…
Barack Obama wins Emmy for narrating national parks series
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Barack Obama is halfway to an EGOT. The former president won…
‘Nothing about us without us.’ Northern premiers address Arctic Circle forum
YELLOWKNIFE – Canada’s territorial premiers stressed the need to invest in northern communities and include…
Leader regrets UND still holds tribal artifacts, remains
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The University of North Dakota’s president apologized Wednesday for the school’s…
Police: Safeway worker hid, fought gunman with produce knife
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Safeway employee who was one of two people killed in…
Judge tosses suit that tried to deem books obscene for kids
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — A judge in Virginia dismissed a lawsuit Tuesday that had sought…
Venture into the metaverse on Venice Immersive Island
VENICE, Italy (AP) — At the Venice International Film Festival, virtual reality is only a…
Judge: Congregation at oldest US synagogue can stay, for now
The Rhode Island congregants who worship at the nation’s oldest synagogue won’t be evicted, as…
Police: Heroic Safeway employee confronted gunman in store
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A Safeway employee who previously served in the U.S. Army for…
‘Is God Is,’ ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ lead theatre division at Doras
“Is God Is,” a story of sisterly revenge, has garnered a leading 10 nominations in…
Two art heists, 50 years apart: expert says Canada is a ‘soft target’
OTTAWA – It’s not clear how they did it: was it a clandestine operation, carried…
At 90, the Venice Film Festival looks better than ever
Cinema’s biggest stars just seem to shine a bit brighter at the Venice International Film…
New Mexico man charged with supporting Islamic State group
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A New Mexico man has been arrested and charged with trying…
Prince Charles edits British Black newspaper ‘The Voice’
LONDON (AP) — The Prince of Wales has edited an edition of British African-Caribbean newspaper…
Open letter to Bell says LaFlamme ousting shows sexism, ageism women face at work
An open letter signed by a long list of Canadian luminaries is taking aim at…
‘Sort of who I am’: Cree youth hopes to inspire others with science videos
A single eagle feather sits on the kitchen table in Simon Monteith’s home. Next to…
Concerns unheeded over Edmonton buffalo sculpture: Indigenous consultant
EDMONTON – An Indigenous educator and community advocate says he raised concerns over a now-scrapped…
Naomi Judd autopsy confirms country singer’s cause of death
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — An autopsy report in the death of country singer Naomi Judd…
NPR hires Deepa Fernandes as third host of ‘Here & Now’
NEW YORK (AP) — Deepa Fernandes, most recently immigration correspondent and senior newsroom advisor on…
China adds postscript to ‘Minions’ showing crime doesn’t pay
BEIJING (AP) — The latest “Minions” movie subtly reinforces a message for Chinese audiences that…
More than an icon: Designer Elizabeth Emanuel recalls Diana
LONDON (AP) — Elizabeth Emanuel cradles the massive scrapbook across her chest before laying it…