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Shots fired at Ohio college lead to lockdown, 2 arrests
URBANA, Ohio – Gunshots fired inside a dormitory at a small liberal arts college in…
Rush might ‘never work again,’ lawyer says
SYDNEY, Australia – Australian actor Geoffrey Rush, who is claiming millions of dollars in defamation…
Financial Times editor refused entry to Hong Kong
HONG KONG – The Asia editor of the Financial Times has been refused entry to…
Emerging screenwriters honoured with Nicholl awards
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – Five emerging screenwriters are experiencing a breakthrough of a lifetime earning…
The Latest: Calif. shooting survivor was at Vegas massacre
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. – The Latest on the shooting at a Southern California bar that…
Quebec arts exec Francois Macerola has died, says Telefilm Canada
MONTREAL – Francois Macerola, a “visionary” arts executive who was a champion for Canadian cinema…
War bride portraits capture ‘strength, frailty’ of women who left home for love
For Bev Tosh, it began as a labour of love: creating a portrait of her…
Farewell on their own terms: Sharon and Bram savour their retirement tour
TORONTO – When children’s entertainers Sharon and Bram announced they were heading down the road…
Joni Mitchell thrills concert audience just by showing up
LOS ANGELES – As an adoring-but-anxious crowd wondered if she’d appear at an all-star concert…
After long wait, 1st legal pot shops on East Coast to open
NORTHAMPTON, Mass. – With its youthful vibe and eclectic mix of culture, a small Massachusetts…
Red bull drawn in Indonesian cave dated to 40,000 years ago
WASHINGTON – Scientists have found the oldest known example of an animal drawing: a red…
A look at the women, minorities set to bring diversity to Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON – A look at some of the more diverse faces headed to Capitol Hill…
‘The Challenge’ star Johnny ‘Bananas’ morphs into a TV host
NEW YORK – During Tuesday’s episode of “The Challenge,” Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio managed to escape…
The Latest: Democrats seize control of the House
WASHINGTON – The Latest on elections to the U.S. House of Representatives (all times local):…
A look at some of the winners in House races around the US
WASHINGTON – The vote to determine control of the House featured significant milestones. The candidates…
Amazon considers New York, Virginia amid reports of HQ split
NEW YORK – After a yearlong search for a second home, Amazon is now reportedly…
TFCA honours Tantoo Cardinal with Technicolor Clyde Gilmour Award
TORONTO – Renowned Metis performer Tantoo Cardinal has won this year’s Technicolor Clyde Gilmour Award…
Quebec video artist and set designer wins $100,000 Siminovitch Prize
OTTAWA – Quebec video artist and set designer Stephanie Jasmin has won the $100,000 Siminovitch…
New Taiwan performing arts centre billed as largest in world
KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan – A sprawling complex of four theatres billed as the biggest performing arts…
Man who killed 2 at yoga studio was fired for touching girl
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The man who shot and killed two women at a yoga studio…
Autopsy finds rapper Mac Miller died from drugs and alcohol
LOS ANGELES – Rapper Mac Miller died from an accidental overdose caused by a combination…
Ludacris, Migos to perform at pre-Super Bowl concert
NEW YORK – Ludacris, Migos and Lil Jon will represent Atlanta and hip-hop culture when…
Grammy-winning jazz trumpeter Roy Hargrove dies at age 49
LOS ANGELES – Trumpeter Roy Hargrove, a prolific player who provided his jazz sound to…
Recent editorials published in Nebraska newspapers
Omaha World Herald. November 3, 2018 Joslyn’s plans for a major new building can be…