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Sidney DuPont finds a ‘powerful, dynamic and necessary’ role
NEW YORK (AP) — Sidney DuPont knew he’d made the right career decision when musical…
In Commonwealth, queen’s jubilee draws protests and apathy
LONDON (AP) — After seven decades on the throne, Queen Elizabeth II is widely viewed…
Jury’s duty in Depp-Heard trial doesn’t track public debate
FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — A seven-person civil jury in Virginia will resume deliberations Tuesday in…
UK to hold days-long bash to celebrate queen’s 70-year reign
LONDON (AP) — Britain is getting ready for a party featuring mounted troops, solemn prayers…
‘Triangle of Sadness’ wins Palme d’Or at Cannes Film Fest
CANNES, France (AP) — Swedish director Ruben Ostlund’s class warfare comedy “Triangle of Sadness” won…
China’s foreign minister visits Samoa to deepen Pacific ties
BEIJING (AP) — China’s foreign minister met with the leaders of Samoa on Saturday on…
At long last, Depp jurors hear closings, begin deliberations
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — After a six-week trial in which Johnny Depp and Amber…
Director Kore-eda returns to Cannes with film about baby box
CANNES, France (AP) — “Shoplifters” director Hirokazu Kore-eda returns to the Cannes Film Festival with…
Ford Foundation’s Darren Walker gets France’s highest honor
NEW YORK (AP) — Darren Walker, Ford Foundation president and preeminent connector and advocate for…
Amber Heard ends testimony asking Depp to ‘leave me alone’
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — Amber Heard told jurors Thursday that a harassment campaign waged…
Boston Pops July Fourth show returns for 1st time in 3 years
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular, a July Fourth holiday tradition in the…
Spanish court dismisses Shakira appeal in tax fraud case
MADRID (AP) — A court in Spain on Thursday dismissed Colombian singer Shakira’s appeal in…
Jon Batiste kicks off Grammy Museum’s educational series
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jon Batiste is still putting in some Grammy work: The multi-talented…
Reality TV’s Josh Duggar gets 12 years in child porn case
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Former reality TV star Josh Duggar was sentenced Wednesday to about…
Depp retakes witness stand, calls Heard’s allegations insane
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — Johnny Depp called his ex-wife’s accusations of sexual and physical…
Refugee Olympic team awarded prestigious Spanish prize
MADRID (AP) — The Olympic Refugee Foundation and the refugee Olympics team are the winners…
Amy Schumer, Rick Mercer, Jimmy Carr swing into Montreal for Just For Laughs festival
MONTREAL – Comedians Amy Schumer, Jimmy Carr, and Fortune Feimster are joining the lineup for…
Léa Seydoux, once again, rules the Cannes Film Festival
CANNES, France (AP) — The Cannes Film Festival, yet again, belongs to Léa Seydoux. The…
Ricky Gervais’ Netflix special blasted as ‘anti-trans rants’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Following in Dave Chappelle’s footsteps, Ricky Gervais ridicules transgender women in…
Buddhist chaplains on the rise in US, offering broad appeal
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Wedged into a recliner in the corner of her assisted living…
Apple-Apps-Top-10
App Store Top Paid iPhone Apps: 1. Minecraft, Mojang 2. Bloons TD 6, Ninja Kiwi…
Amber Heard rests case in civil suit without calling Depp
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — Actor Amber Heard rested her case Tuesday in the civil…
Burn-proof edition of ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ up for auction
NEW YORK (AP) — Margaret Atwood has imagined apocalyptic disaster, Dystopian government and an author…
Surgeon: Johnny Depp’s severed finger story has flaws
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — A hand surgeon testified Monday that Johnny Depp could not…