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Man arrested after vehicle driven into Vancouver Cirque du Soleil arena, no one hurt
VANCOUVER — Vancouver police say a man has been arrested after a vehicle was driven…
‘Sinners’ puts ‘truth on screen’ for the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians
CHOCTAW, Miss. (AP) — It’s a small part in a big movie, but for the…
Police consider whether ‘King of the Hill’ actor’s sexual orientation played a role in his killing
HOUSTON (AP) — Investigators are looking into whether the sexual orientation of “King of the…
In the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial, an ex-girlfriend testifies about abuse and control
NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs ‘ recent ex-girlfriend described enduring drug-fueled sex marathons…
Jury deliberations begin in Harvey Weinstein’s sex crimes retrial
NEW YORK (AP) — Jurors began deliberating Thursday in Harvey Weinstein ’s New York sex…
For Ana de Armas, Keanu Reeves’ co-star 10 years ago and once again, ‘Ballerina’ is a pirouette
NEW YORK (AP) — Years before Ana de Armas was using an ice skate to…
Tom Green throws ‘elbows up’ with new Crave series as Bell announces upcoming lineup
TORONTO — Tom Green says he isn’t big on political statements — but in his…
British translator Karen Leeder and German writer Durs Grünbein win Griffin Poetry Prize
TORONTO — As German writer Durs Grünbein accepted the Griffin Poetry Prize at a ceremony…
Arrest made in theft of instruments stolen from the rock band Heart at New Jersey venue
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Authorities have made an arrest in the theft of two…
Fans around the world queue up in long lines for the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 launch
TOKYO (AP) — Throngs of gamers stood in long lines outside of stores hours before…
Tom Felton will become Draco Malfoy again – this time, on Broadway
NEW YORK (AP) — Tom Felton — the original Draco Malfoy from the “Harry Potter”…
What to know about the much-anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 on launch day
NEW YORK (AP) — The Nintendo Switch 2 finally hit store shelves on Thursday, eight…
WhyHunger marks 50 years of fighting for food security, a point of ‘pride and shame’
NEW YORK (AP) — WhyHunger would have liked to be out of service by now.…
Jury deliberations begin in Harvey Weinstein’s sex crimes retrial
NEW YORK (AP) — Jurors started deliberating Thursday in Harvey Weinstein ’s New York sex…
Harvey Fierstein, on eve of Tony honor, looks back on his career
NEW YORK (AP) — Last year, Broadway actor and playwright Harvey Fierstein handed director Jack…
Michelle Obama’s ‘The Look’ reflects on her fashion choices
NEW YORK (AP) — Michelle Obama has a new book out this fall that offers…
Corus Entertainment shakes up management, reverts to single CEO
TORONTO — Corus Entertainment Inc. will once again be led by a sole chief executive…
What it takes to clean industrial soot and grime from a Pittsburgh church’s murals
MILLVALE, Pa. (AP) — How do you conserve 80-year-old murals that have accumulated decades’ worth…
Inside a historic church painted with murals that reflect searing social commentary
MILLVALE, Pa. (AP) — When the scaffolding came down inside the unassuming hilltop church near…
Long-running Young Thug gang trial to end without any murder convictions
ATLANTA (AP) — Three years after Atlanta rapper Young Thug and 27 others were indicted…
A woman testifies Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs gave her night terrors by dangling her from a balcony
NEW YORK (AP) — A former graphic designer for Sean “Diddy” Combs testified Wednesday that…
Congressional letter obtained by AP outlines drastic job cuts expected at Voice of America
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration appointee overseeing the Voice of America has outlined job…
Jury deliberations near in Weinstein sex crimes retrial
NEW YORK (AP) — Jurors in Harvey Weinstein ’s sex crimes retrial are due to…
Pop singer Jessie J says she has been diagnosed with early breast cancer
NEW YORK (AP) — The English pop singer Jessie J says she has been diagnosed…