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Tom Jory, AP editor who led vote-count efforts, dead at 77
Tom Jory, an editor who played a vital role in one of The Associated Press’…
Masked Milanese fill La Scala for gala premiere of ‘Macbeth’
MILAN (AP) — Milanese turned out in all their finery for La Scala’s gala season…
Both sides rest in Josh Duggar child pornography trial
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — The defense rested Tuesday in the Arkansas federal trial of former…
Defense rests after Jussie Smollett repeatedly denies ‘hoax’
CHICAGO (AP) — Jussie Smollett on Tuesday repeatedly denied he staged a racist, anti-gay attack…
Met Opera to present Blanchard’s ‘Champion’ in April 2023
The Metropolitan Opera will present its premiere of Terence Blanchard’s first opera, “Champion,” about closeted…
Despite pandemic, famed Italian theater opens season
MILAN (AP) — While many European theaters remain closed due to the pandemic, the famed…
Improvements to vaccine technology in COVID age could benefit future inoculations
Within hours of the World Health Organization designating Omicron a variant of concern late last…
Alabama statues to feature Hank Aaron, other Hall of Famers
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Statues of Hank Aaron and other local heroes who made the…
In and outside court, Smollett fights for reputation, career
CHICAGO (AP) — Outside the courtroom where former “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett is fighting charges…
‘Cheugy,’ ‘omicron’ among 2021’s most mispronounced words
“Cheugy” is apparently a lot to chew on. Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Billie Eilish and Philadelphia…
Picasso, Cassatt art among pieces donated to Boston College
BOSTON (AP) — Works by Pablo Picasso, Mary Cassatt and Winslow Homer are among 30…
Jussie Smollett testifies at his trial: ‘There was no hoax’
CHICAGO (AP) — Former “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett denied Monday that he staged an anti-gay,…
Dems: Discovery, AT&T merger will hurt diversity, workers
Congressional Democrats are raising concerns that the proposed merger of Discovery and AT&T’s WarnerMedia, a…
2021’s notable moments on TV: Capitol riot, ‘Rust,’ Shatner
If a year can be accused of bait-and-switch, 2021 is fair game. It was reasonable…
Maxwell family seeks more food, soap for sister during trial
LONDON (AP) — The family of the British woman charged with helping the late sex…
Lawyer: Chris Cuomo accuser was disgusted by ‘hypocrisy’
NEW YORK (AP) — A woman who lodged a sexual harassment allegation against former CNN…
Northam to remove Lee statue pedestal, transfer land to city
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced Sunday that his administration will remove…
Rosalia, Lizzo, Cardi B wrap up over the top Miami art week
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The over-the-top parties and star-studded shows surrounding Miami’s Art Basel…
EXPLAINER: Jussie Smollett’s turn to testify. Will he?
CHICAGO (AP) — After two brothers spent hours telling a juryhow Jussie Smollett paid them…
CNN fires Chris Cuomo for helping brother deal with scandal
NEW YORK (AP) — CNN fired anchor Chris Cuomo on Saturday less than a week…
Lenny Kravitz wows at private party during Miami Art week
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Legendary rocker Lenny Kravitz gave a private performance Friday for…
New retrospective explores the 50-year career of First Nations artist Robert Houle
TORONTO – The half-century long career of renowned Saulteaux and Anishinaabe artist Robert Houle is…
Duggar trial focusing on computer where child porn was found
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — A computer used by Josh Duggar at work contained child pornography…
Trump faces flurry of investigations beyond Jan. 6 probe
NEW YORK (AP) — As Donald Trump’s lawyers try to block the White House from…