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Construction set to begin in May on $60M Anchorage hotel
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – A hotel chain plans to begin construction in May of a $60…
Kirk Douglas rose from poverty to become a king of Hollywood
NEW YORK – He was born Issur Danielovitch, a ragman’s son. He died Kirk Douglas,…
Kirk Douglas, longtime influential movie star, dies at 103
Kirk Douglas, the intense, muscular actor with the dimpled chin who starred in “Spartacus,” “Lust…
Show me the Monet: Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts turns 150
Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts is getting ready to show you the Monet. The venerable…
School: Dolls of black figures on tree-like racks removed
EAST LANSING, Mich. – A performing arts centre at Michigan State University removed a gift…
Shows cancelled as virus outbreak spooks Asian entertainers
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of – Concerts and shows are being cancelled, not just in China…
Eminent man of letters George Steiner dead at age 90
NEW YORK – George Steiner, who became one of the world’s leading public intellectuals through…
David Suzuki and wife Tara Cullis take to the stage in theatrical debut
VANCOUVER – One of Canada’s best-known environmentalists and broadcasters is making his theatrical debut in…
Canadians in Wuhan and the Desmond inquiry; In The News for Feb. 3
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart…
Ceramicist Marie Woo selected as 2020 Kresge Eminent Artist
DETROIT – A Chinese American ceramicist described as a “transformational force” whose work possesses “a…
7 of Winston Churchill’s paintings on view in Louisiana
LAFAYETTE, La. – Seven of Winston Churchill’s paintings and one of his sculptures are on…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EST
GOP senators seek to acquit Trump without condoning conduct WASHINGTON (AP) — There is no…
Documentary shows legal battle over authenticity of alleged fake Morrisseau piece
A long legal battle over the authenticity of a painting purportedly by the renowned Indigenous…
Anne Cox Chambers, wealthy newspaper heiress, dies at 100
ATLANTA – Anne Cox Chambers, a newspaper heiress, diplomat and philanthropist who was one of…
Crown urges 12 years for two men over violent sexual assault in Toronto bar
TORONTO – A bar owner and his manager convicted of a violent, videotaped gang sex…
Editorial Roundup: US
Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ___ Jan. 29 The Los…
Radha Blank of ‘The 40-Year-Old Version’ isn’t late
PARK CITY, Utah – The Sundance Film Festival is a showcase of new voices in…
AP News in Brief at 9:04 p.m. EST
GOP defends Trump as Bolton book adds pressure for witnesses WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators faced…
DiCaprio, Zellweger and more Oscar hopefuls attend luncheon
LOS ANGELES – Renée Zellweger, Al Pacino and dozens of other Academy Award nominees bowed…
Detroit Historical Society showcases its ‘magical’ warehouse
DETROIT – In some ways, the overflow storage facility for the Detroit Historical Society isn’t…
Margo Lion, Broadway producer of “Hairspray,” dead at 75
NEW YORK – Broadway producer Margo Lion, who helped bring the Tony Award-winning musicals “Jelly’s…
‘NewsHour’ host and debate moderator Jim Lehrer dies at 85
NEW YORK – Jim Lehrer, longtime host of the nightly PBS “NewsHour” whose serious, sober…
‘Dark Shadows,’ ‘Cagney & Lacey’ actor John Karlen dies
BURBANK, Calif. – Emmy-winning character actor John Karlen, known for his roles on the television…
Portraits of Obamas to begin 5-city US tour in Chicago
CHICAGO – The official portraits of former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle…