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Alan Bergman, Oscar-winning lyricist who helped write ‘The Way We Were,’ dies at 99
Alan Bergman, the Oscar-winning lyricist who teamed with his wife, Marilyn, for an enduring and…
Coldplay’s jumbotron captures – what exactly? The internet has its theories
LONDON (AP) — It started out as a routine bit of fun at a Coldplay…
Lawyer argues Call of Duty maker can’t be held responsible for actions of Uvalde, Texas, shooter
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A lawyer for the maker of the video game Call of…
What does one do on their last day as a ballerina? Gillian Murphy jumped off a cliff (gracefully)
NEW YORK (AP) — In every career, there are plenty of consequential decisions to be…
Lawyer says lawsuit is over between ex-NFL star Shannon Sharpe and woman who accused him of rape
LAS VEGAS (AP) — NFL Hall of Fame member Shannon Sharpe has resolved a lawsuit…
Wildfires show why CBC needs public safety mandate: researcher
OTTAWA — The wildfires that are flaring up across Canada again are one of the…
‘Recession pop’ and new Christian music surge in the US as streaming growth slows
NEW YORK (AP) — Halfway through 2025, a few music trends have become clear, according…
In new book, Ellen Burstyn reveals the secret that fueled her award-winning career: poetry
NEW YORK (AP) — Oscar winner Ellen Burstyn has a book coming out next year…
Seth Rogen, Cristin Milioti, Noah Wyle and more react to Emmy nominations
LOS ANGELES (AP) — This year’s crop of Emmy nominees were announced Tuesday. “Severance” led…
Roman-era mosaic panel with erotic theme that was stolen during World War II returns to Pompeii
POMPEII, Italy (AP) — A mosaic panel on travertine slabs, depicting an erotic theme from…
Rough times for broadcast networks illustrate changing media landscape
NEW YORK (AP) — Two milestones revealed this week illustrate the diminishing power of broadcast…
Senate votes to move ahead with Trump’s request for $9 billion in spending cuts
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans on Tuesday advanced President Donald Trump’s request to cancel some…
‘American Idol’ music supervisor and husband both found dead at LA home
LOS ANGELES (AP) — An “American Idol” music supervisor and her husband were both found…
Prince Harry is in Angola to raise awareness for land mine clearing, repeating Diana’s 1997 trip
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Prince Harry visited the African nation of Angola on…
RCMP arrest alleged hijacker at Vancouver airport after airspace shut down
RICHMOND — RCMP say they’ve arrested the pilot of a small aircraft that was allegedly…