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Admissions changes aim to remedy segregation in NYC schools
New York City is changing its admission system for hundreds of middle and high schools,…
Deepa Mehta’s ‘Funny Boy’ no longer eligible for international film Oscar
TORONTO – Telefilm Canada says Deepa Mehta’s “Funny Boy” has been disqualified from competing for…
Turkish philanthropist stands trial for alleged ties to coup
ISTANBUL – A Turkish philanthropist businessman and human rights defender is again standing trial in…
Ontario plans travel tax credit for tourism within the province
Ontario is creating a travel tax credit to help reinvigorate the province’s tourism industry when…
Live from Italy, Hershey Felder tells stories, helps others
NEW YORK – Just the other day, pianist and actor Hershey Felder found himself in…
UK extends salary support program to contain unemployment
LONDON – The British government on Thursday extended its salary support program by another month…
Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout draws wary, mixed response
MOSCOW – While excitement and enthusiasm greeted the Western-developed coronavirus vaccine when it was rolled…
From matzo to gumbo: Museum explores Southern Jewish life
NEW ORLEANS – A new museum under construction in New Orleans will explore the journey…
Virus shuts many UK theatres but online the show goes on
LONDON – When Andrew Lincoln steps onstage at London’s Old Vic Theatre as Ebenezer Scrooge…
City, park board put plan in place to empty Vancouver tent encampment for homeless
VANCOUVER – The City of Vancouver and the park board have released a plan to…
A night at the ballet, in time for ‘Nutcracker’ season
Of all the artists whose livelihoods have been devastated by the coronavirus pandemic, dancers have…
Artists, activists rush to save Black Lives Matter murals
INDIANAPOLIS – Neither woman could bring themselves to watch the video of George Floyd’s final…
Year in review: A look at news events in October 2020
A look at news events in October 2020: 01 – Stringent new rules took effect…
Year in review: A look at news events in April 2020
A look at news events in April 2020: 1 – Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau…
Year in review: A look at news events in March 2020
A look at news events in March 2020: 01 – Former U.S. vice-president Joe Biden…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EST
COVID-19 vaccine shipments begin in historic US effort PORTAGE, Michigan (AP) — The first of…
Donations soar but nonprofits still struggle with pandemic
SEATTLE – The American spirit of generosity this holiday season may be no match for…
Trump appoints flurry of allies as presidency winds down
WASHINGTON – His time in the White House rapidly ending, President Donald Trump is rewarding…
Charley Pride, a country music Black superstar, dies at 86
NEW YORK – Charley Pride, one of country music’s first Black superstar whose rich baritone…
Protesters hurl eggs as South Korea releases child rapist
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of – Angry protesters threw eggs and shouted insults as one of…
Northam seeks $25M for ‘historic justice’ initiatives
RICHMOND, Va. – Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam on Friday announced a proposal to spend $25…
Toronto actor Lamar Johnson says ‘Your Honor’ is his ‘most vulnerable’ onscreen role
TORONTO – Lamar Johnson grew up in the Toronto suburb of Scarborough, Ont., down the…
Kids need media literacy education to match the rise of social networks: experts
Kids in Canada need greater access to up-to-date media literacy education to help them navigate…
St. Martin reports fatal shark attack, 1st in recent history
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – A shark killed a 38-year-old female tourist in the French…