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Strauss’ ‘Blue Danube’ waltz is launching into space to mark his 200th birthday
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Strauss’ “Blue Danube” is heading into space this month to…
San Diego plane crash is a devastating loss to the alternative rock music community
NEW YORK (AP) — The alternative music community is in mourning after a private jet…
What we know about the San Diego plane crash and the 6 on board who died
SAN DIEGO (AP) — A private plane approaching an airport crashed in a San Diego…
Cannes awards Palme d’Or to Iranian revenge drama ‘It Was Just an Accident’
Iranian dissident filmmaker Jafar Panahi won the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival on…
The Cannes Film Festival is over. Here’s some key things that happened
CANNES, France (AP) — This year’s Cannes Film Festival is over, ending in dramatic fashion…
Dissident Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi wins Cannes’ top prize. Here’s what he says about his movie
CANNES, France (AP) — Before this week, the dissident Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi hadn’t attended…
Arson suspected as power outage in southeast France disrupts final day of Cannes Film Festival
CANNES, France (AP) — French authorities believe arson may have played a role in a…
King Charles to follow in mother’s footsteps in delivering throne speech
OTTAWA — King Charles is set to open a new session of Parliament on Tuesday,…
Runway lights weren’t working as pilot tried to land at foggy San Diego airport before fatal crash
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The runway lights were out, a weather alert system wasn’t working…
Dave Shapiro, groundbreaking music executive, dies in San Diego plane crash at 42
Dave Shapiro, a groundbreaking music executive in the heavy metal and hard rock scene, has…
Bruce Springsteen’s lyrical view of America has long included politics – even more so as he ages
WASHINGTON (AP) — Even as his fame and wealth have soared over the decades, Bruce…
Defense Secretary Hegseth, bedeviled by leaks, orders more restrictions on press at Pentagon
Bedeviled by leaks to the media during his short tenure, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued…
‘Soup Nazi’ actor dips ladle for victims of Vancouver festival attack
VANCOUVER — “Soup Nazi” actor Larry Thomas, best known for his guest role as a…
Kim Kardashian’s robbers found guilty in Paris but won’t face prison time
PARIS (AP) — A Paris court on Friday found the ringleader and seven other people…
Movie armorer completes prison sentence in fatal ‘Rust’ set shooting
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A movie armorer convicted in the fatal shooting of a…
Brazilian photographer Sebastião Salgado dies at 81, leaving behind a monumental legacy
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian photographer and environmentalist Sebastião Salgado, known for his award-winning images…
Billy Joel cancels touring after being diagnosed with a brain disorder
NEW YORK (AP) — Billy Joel has canceled all his upcoming concerts across North America…
Cohere asks U.S. court to toss complaint from media alleging copyright infringement
TORONTO — Cohere is asking a U.S. court to throw out complaints from media outlets…
Venezuelan workers at Disney put on leave from jobs after losing protective status
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Almost four dozen Venezuelan workers who had temporary protected status have…
Key moments from the second week of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sex trafficking trial
NEW YORK (AP) — Jurors heard from a dozen witnesses during a second week of…
Scarlett Johansson, Kristen Stewart and Harris Dickinson are now directors. Here’s what they say
CANNES, France (AP) — The Cannes Film Festival has played host to the directorial debuts…
‘Leap together,’ Kermit the Frog tells University of Maryland graduates
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Kermit the Frog knows it’s not easy being green —…
Paul Reubens tells his story in ‘Pee-wee as Himself.’ Here’s how it came together after his death
Paul Reubens did not tell his director that he was dying. On July 31, 2023,…
Music talent agent among dead after jet crashes into San Diego neighborhood
SAN DIEGO (AP) — A private jet carrying a music talent agent and five others…