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Boomers’ concert of a lifetime kicks off in Calif. desert
INDIO, Calif. – For thousands of middle-aged rockers, the concert of a lifetime is here.…
Chicago teachers, school officials look to avert strike
CHICAGO – Contract negotiations between Chicago teachers and officials in the nation’s third-largest school district…
The Latest: Bob Dylan opens Desert Trip with 80-minute set
INDIO, Calif. – The latest on the Desert Trip music festival in Indio, California, which…
Damon and Affleck resurrect ‘Good Will Hunting’ roles
NEW YORK – Matt Damon and Ben Affleck resurrected their “Good Will Hunting” roles, not…
Jacob Neusner, who shaped American Jewish studies, dies
NEW YORK – Jacob Neusner, who transformed the study of American Judaism, becoming one of…
Grand chief requests halt to auction of Hudson’s Bay items linked to First Nations
Even as Hudson’s Bay was granted court permission to auction off 1,700 pieces of art…
The Latest: Man who shot 2 officers didn’t have gun license
BOSTON – The Latest on two Boston police officers shot while responding to a report…
A look at prominent members of Thailand’s royal family
A look at the most prominent members of the Thai royal family: — KING BHUMIBOL…
CBC promises ‘fresh format’ for ‘Q’ relaunch with new host Tom Power
TORONTO – CBC Radio says it’s offering a “fresh format” for “Q” when its prominent…
Montreal buses remove ‘Go! Canadiens Go!’ after complaint to language watchdog
MONTREAL — City buses in Montreal have dropped the expression “Go! Canadiens Go!” following a…
The top iPhone and iPad apps on App Store
App Store Official Charts for the week ending October 16, 2016: Top Paid iPhone Apps:…
Betsy Bloomingdale private collection going to auction
NEW YORK – Personal belongings of the late fashion icon, socialite and philanthropist Betsy Bloomingdale…
Giant pages from ancient Qur’an on display in Washington, DC
WASHINGTON – Books come in all sizes, but one 15th century Qur’an was so enormous,…
Poet and novelist Lucia Perillo dies at 58
OLYMPIA, Wash. – Lucia Perillo, an award-winning author and Pulitzer Prize finalist, has died at…
Award-winning poet and essayist Lucia Perillo dies at 58
OLYMPIA, Wash. – Lucia Perillo, an award-winning author and Pulitzer Prize finalist, has died at…
Timeline and key facts about the Governor General Literary Awards
OTTAWA – This year marks the 80th anniversary of the Governor-General Literary Awards. Here is…
Madeleine Thien ‘overwhelmed’ by Governor General’s Literary Award win
TORONTO – Madeleine Thien’s remarkable run of critical accolades continued on Tuesday with the Montreal-based…
Review: ‘Battlefield 1’ looks backward for fresh ideas
Why doesn’t World War I get more attention in popular media? It’s complicated. Sure, we…
Home design brand West Elm plans hotels in 5 cities
NEW YORK – The home-design retailer West Elm is taking its brand into the hotel…
Music programs helping refugee children adapt to life in Canada
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – At 11 years old, Majid has a voice that more than does…
A closer look at nine Canadians recommended to Senate by Justin Trudeau
OTTAWA – A condensed and edited version of the biographical information released Thursday by the…
Singer Kehlani dropped from Cornell concert for ‘antisemitic’ sentiments
Cornell University has canceled a performance by R&B star Kehlani after complaints to the Ivy…
‘SNL’ to close out its 50th season with Scarlett Johansson and Bad Bunny
NEW YORK (AP) — “Saturday Night Live” will close out its epic 50th season with…
Director Nadia Ross wins $100,000 Siminovitch Prize for theatre
OTTAWA – Director Nadia Ross of the Outaouais/Ottawa region has won this year’s $100,000 Siminovitch…