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Signs of optimism as NYC sees rise in tourism, bit by bit
NEW YORK (AP) — The once-deserted steps outside the Metropolitan Museum of Art are filling…
New Wyoming museum displays hundreds of military vehicles
DUBOIS, Wyo. – In 2010, Dan Starks got a patriotic idea. He wanted to participate…
Here is a list of the 2020 National Newspaper Award finalists and winners
The National Newspaper Awards for 2020 were handed out virtually on Friday night. Here is…
The Latest: Washington Gov criticized for reopening plan
TACOMA, Wash. – Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is receiving criticism from lawmakers in his own…
Knoxville’s Black community protests after student deaths
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – His final plea was uttered quietly but urgently. “Wait. Wait. Wait.” But…
In the shadow of COVID-19, a toll on entertainment workers
NEW YORK – Like so many, the pandemic upended life for actor and dancer Rena…
NYC schools try compromise on Columbus Day, displeasing some
NEW YORK – In a possibly futile effort to please both Italian Americans who celebrate…
Elegant dancer, passionate educator Jacques d’Amboise dies
Jacques d’Amboise, who combined classical elegance with all-American verve and athleticism to become one of…
Billie Eilish, J Balvin, A$AP to play NY’s Gov Ball festival
NEW YORK – Billie Eilish completed the third stop of her massive tour, and was…
Anne Carson, Thomas King among nominees for Governor General’s Literary Awards
Renowned poet Anne Carson and author Thomas King are among the veteran writers nominated for…
Review: Latest Rachel Cusk novel honours Mabel Dodge Luhan
“Second Place,” by Rachel Cusk (Farrar, Straus and Giroux) In 1922, the now-legendary arts patron…
‘Star Trek: Discovery’ wins three trophies at CAFTCAD costume awards
“Star Trek: Discovery” netted three prizes for its otherworldly costumes at the CAFTCAD Awards. The…
Eli Broad, billionaire entrepreneur who reshaped LA, dies
LOS ANGELES – Eli Broad, the billionaire philanthropist, contemporary art collector and entrepreneur who co-founded…
U. of Illinois official to be next U. of Iowa president
IOWA CITY, Iowa – The University of Iowa’s governing board on Friday picked the University…
Panel: Remove Fulbright statue, name from Arkansas campus
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – A University of Arkansas committee says tributes honouring a former senator, alum…
Canadian welterweight Rory (Red King) MacDonald ready for PFL debut
Canadian welterweight Rory (Red King) MacDonald, a former Bellator champion and UFC title contender, opens…
Celebs like Dolly and Bruce raid closets for charity auction
NEW YORK – Christine Baranski wants your help cleaning out her closet. The Emmy- and…
Massachusetts to relax outdoor mask mandate beginning Friday
BOSTON – Massachusetts is relaxing its outdoor mask mandate as the numbers of hospitalizations and…
Alaska settles for $85K with former state employee
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Alaska has agreed to settle for $85,000 with a former state employee…
Luminato Festival Toronto postponed to October due to latest COVID-19 restrictions
Toronto’s arts-filled Luminato Festival is moving from June to October due to the latest COVID-19…
Powwows across US adapt to pandemic for a second year
The coronavirus pandemic brought powwow season largely to a screeching halt last year. Some powwows…
Kors marks 40th anniversary with love letter to Broadway
Michael Kors is a top designer, of course, but he’s also a confirmed theatre geek.…
Beyond the Pandemic: London’s West End readies for next act
LONDON – Noah Thomas saw his name in lights, and then the lights went out.…
Review: You wanted lots of blood? ‘Mortal Kombat’ listened
The first death in the “Mortal Kombat” reboot occurs less than three minutes in, which…