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Weinstein brought to California to face further rape charges
LOS ANGELES (AP) — New York prison officials handed convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein over to…
Gord Downie’s ‘Coke Machine Glow’ to be re-issued with bonus record, audiobook
TORONTO – Fans of late Canadian music legend Gord Downie will get a behind-the-scenes look…
For Carli Loyd, other older Olympians, age is just a number
TOKYO – Much has been made about Carli Lloyd’s age. The American forward will be…
A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country
As COVID-19 vaccination rates increase and case numbers drop across the country, the provinces and…
Garland bars prosecutors from seizing reporters’ records
WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Merrick Garland on Monday formally prohibited federal prosecutors from seizing…
NIL era brings cautious optimism to college-town businesses
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Bret Oliverio says he wants college athletes to endorse his…
New this week: ‘Zola,’ ‘Ted Lasso,’ Leon Bridges’ 3rd album
Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV,…
A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country
As COVID-19 vaccination rates increase and case numbers drop across the country, the provinces and…
‘Space Jam’ dunks on ‘Black Widow’ to take box office No. 1
“Black Widow” ceded its No. 1 spot to an unlikely foe in its second week…
A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country
As COVID-19 vaccination rates increase and case numbers drop across the country, the provinces and…
Hungary: Writers, bookstores brace for ban on LGBT content
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Some bookstores in Hungary placed notices at their entrances this week…
Study finds more racial diversity in LGBTQ film characters
NEW YORK (AP) — The year 2020 saw welcome growth in racial diversity of LBGTQ…
Judge allows R Kelly to shake up legal team ahead of trial
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge Thursday allowed jailed R&B singer R. Kelly to…
Video games coming to Netflix? Latest hiring offers a clue
SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) — Netflix has hired veteran video game executive Mike Verdu, signaling…
A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country
As COVID-19 vaccination rates increase and case numbers drop across the country, the provinces and…
Latest Michigan news, sports, business and entertainment at 9:20 p.m. EDT
VIRUS OUTBREAK-MICHIGAN Michigan names 1st winners of $50K vaccination sweepstakes LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan…
Britney Spears’ new attorney says father must step aside
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge allowed Britney Spears to hire an attorney of her…
Iran foreign ministry: Iran kidnap plot is ‘imaginary story’
NEW YORK (AP) — An Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Wednesday that accusations by U.S.…
Skip college? Not if you want to make more money
Skeptical of the four-year college degree? It’s still your best bet to make money. Backlash…
Vancouver composer has eye and ear on the future in ‘Horizon Forbidden West’
These days Oleksa Lozowchuk is thinking 1,000 years into the future. The Vancouver-based composer is…
A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country
As COVID-19 vaccination rates increase and case numbers drop across the country, the provinces and…
‘The Crown,’ ‘Mandalorian’ top Emmy nominations with 24 each
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “The Crown” tied with “The Mandalorian” for the most Emmy nominations…
Feeling seen: Mj Rodriguez on historic Emmy nod for ‘Pose’
Learning of her historicEmmy nomination, Mj Rodriguez of “Pose” had one overwhelming feeling: “I felt…
AP News in Brief at 11:03 p.m. EDT
Senate Democrats announce $3.5 trillion budget agreement WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats announced Tuesday that…