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Nyong’o honours her mother for fueling her passion for art
NEW YORK – As Lupita Nyong’o accepted an award from the Harlem School of Arts…
The most dangerous celebrity online is revealed
NEW YORK – Actress Alexis Bledel has been bookish and sweet on “Gilmore Girls” and…
Artist sues over Missouri’s ‘Indian-made’ law
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A California woman who is a member of a tribe that…
New restaurants show meat-free Mexican is not a carne sin
PHOENIX – “That’s not real Mexican food,” ”My grandma would slap you” and “sellout” are…
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JANE FONDA PICKS UP WHERE SHE LEFT OFF IN THE 1970S WASHINGTON (AP) — Jane…
Film academy honours 16 Student Academy Award winners
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – “I’d like to thank the academy” is a phrase many only…
Alicia Alonso, the grande dame of Cuban ballet, has died
HAVANA – Alicia Alonso, the revered ballerina and choreographer whose nearly 75-year career made her…
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SINGER GRETCHEN WILSON FORCED TO LEAVE NEW MEXICO HOTEL LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — Country…
Margaret Atwood, Bernardine Evaristo named joint winners of Booker Prize
LONDON – Canadian literary star Margaret Atwood is sharing the Booker Prize with British author…
Harold Bloom, author of ‘Anxiety of Influence,’ dies at 89
NEW YORK – Harold Bloom, the eminent critic and Yale professor whose seminal “The Anxiety…
Jessye Norman, opera icon, memorialized at hometown funeral
Jessye Norman’s illustrious opera career and extraordinary artistry was honoured at her public funeral. So…
The Latest: Famous figures pay tribute to Jessye Norman
AUGUSTA, Ga. – The Latest on the public funeral for international opera star Jessye Norman…
Massachusetts history museum launches $10M campaign
DEERFIELD, Mass. – A Massachusetts museum that preserves the story of Colonial New England has…
Springing into action to keep fresh Fox water free
FOX, Alaska – On Tuesday afternoon, over the course of an hour, over a dozen…
She owns 3,000 handbags, and keeps them in an army bunker
PHILADELPHIA – Ilene Hochberg Wood’s collection of 3,000 handbags — the majority of which dwell…
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week
A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of…
Indiana college ends 187-year sheepskin diploma tradition
CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. – A private liberal arts college in western Indiana is ending its 187-year-old…
The Latest: Opera star’s hometown names street after her
AUGUSTA, Ga. – The Latest on ceremonies honouring renowned opera star Jessye Norman (All times…
Late opera star Jessye Norman’s US hometown honours her life
AUGUSTA, Ga. – International opera star Jessye Norman never forgot her home in a small…
Maine gov: State, Arctic must collaborate on climate, trade
AUGUSTA, Maine – Maine Gov. Janet Mills says her state must help Arctic nations with…
Thousands mourn Mexican singer José José at homage
MEXICO CITY – Thousands of people lined major boulevards Wednesday to catch a glimpse of…
NHL Weekly Notebook: Star players mostly OK with video game ratings
Dylan Larkin did a double-take the first time he saw the list. Sure, the 23-year-old…
Museum awards honours for contributions to art, nature
BENNINGTON, Vt. – A business owner and musician who has made valuable contributions to the…
No-strike hooky, Mike Tyson and travelling with your pet; In-The-News for Oct. 8
In-The-News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day.…