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New US LGBTQ-rights envoy sees reasons for hope and worry
NEW YORK (AP) — Jessica Stern, soon to become the State Department’s special diplomatic envoy…
New US LGBTQ-rights envoy sees reasons for hope and worry
NEW YORK (AP) — Jessica Stern, soon to become the State Department’s special diplomatic envoy…
Maxwell lawyers: Cosby ruling reason to toss sex abuse case
NEW YORK (AP) — Lawyers for British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell are arguing a court decision…
TIFF co-head Cameron Bailey among Canadians recruited to Oscars academy
Toronto International Film Festival co-head Cameron Bailey is among the Canadians recruited to the organization…
Moisés Kaufman brings to NY whole new ‘Seven Deadly Sins’
NEW YORK (AP) — It started last fall in a series of vacant storefronts along…
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…
Rashad draws critics and dismissal calls for defending Cosby
WASHINGTON (AP) — Phylicia Rashad has found herself embroiled in controversy after expressing public support…
Oscars invite Steven Yeun, Issa Rae, others to join Academy
Steven Yeun, Nathan Lane, Issa Rae, Robert Pattinson, Janet Jackson, Leslie Odom Jr. and Laverne…
Britney Spears’ father seeks court probe of her allegations
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Britney Spears’ father has asked the court overseeing his daughter’s conservatorship…
Josh Duggar trial on child porn charges moved to November
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Former reality TV star Josh Duggar’s trial on child pornography charges…
Spain honors chef José Andrés for humanitarian kitchens
MADRID (AP) — The chef José Andrés and his World Central Kitchen were awarded a…
Yale’s drama school goes tuition free thanks to Geffen gift
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Yale University has announced it is eliminating tuition for its…
Author Joy Williams honored by Library of Congress
NEW YORK (AP) — The Library of Congress awarded a lifetime achievement prize to Joy…
Taiwan boy dies after being repeatedly slammed in judo class
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — A 7-year-old Taiwanese boy has died after being repeatedly slammed by…
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…
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…
Stratford Festival to begin performances July 10 with 100 patrons per show
TORONTO – The show will go on at the Stratford Festival in southwestern Ontario, starting…
More Times Square police after man wounded by stray bullet
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio promised Monday to dramatically…
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…
‘F9’ puts charge back into movie theaters with $70M opening
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In the strongest sign yet that life is left in movie…
Artists, theatre and concert groups urge clarity from Ontario on reopening plans
TORONTO – Advocates for Ontario’s live music and performing arts industries say a lack of…
Soderbergh, Cheadle return to Detroit in ‘No Sudden Move’
NEW YORK (AP) — During the pandemic, Steven Soderbergh has shot two feature films, released…
Tennessee sued over new transgender bathroom sign law
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The American Civil Liberties Union filed a federal lawsuit Friday challenging…
University: Allegations against ex prof will be investigated
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Virginia’s Old Dominion University will commission an independent inquiry into allegations…