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Jay-Z announces ‘4:44’ tour kicking off in October; stops in four Canadian cities
NEW YORK – Jay-Z will bring his latest album to life when he hits the…
Free-range lunch period? Schools’ open-campus policies vary
Fraught with teen drama and sometimes ruthless cafeteria aides, lunch period has tortured high school…
Mayweather-McGregor set for T-Mobile after deal with Big3
Floyd Mayweather’s boxing match against Conor McGregor will be held at T-Mobile Arena in Las…
Met exhibit looks at Japan’s fine craft of bamboo basketry
NEW YORK – Bamboo is getting attention these days as a versatile and sustainable material…
Hungary buys 2nd half of Roman-era silver treasure
BUDAPEST, Hungary – The government of Hungary has bought the remaining seven objects of a…
A list of Canada’s modern day governors general
OTTAWA – Here is a list of Canadian-born governors general: 2010-2017: David Johnston. Academic and…
Partial list of Primetime Emmy Award nominations
Partial list of nominees for the annual Primetime Emmy Awards, announced Thursday by the Academy…
On plane: Lover of planes, newlywed with 2 tours overseas
The 15 Marines and a Navy sailor killed in a plane crash Monday in Mississippi…
Judith Light remembers late manager after Emmy nomination
LOS ANGELES – Judith Light’s third Primetime Emmy nomination came Thursday morning, but not without…
Hit for-profit New Mexico art venue seeks out tiny investors
SANTA FE, N.M. – The startup company behind a popular immersive art exhibition space in…
Harvard’s graduate theatre program suspends admissions
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Harvard University’s graduate theatre program, which is housed within the critically acclaimed…
Indigenous Games ’empower’ athletes from Pikangikum First Nation
TORONTO – Before hopping the overnight bus from Thunder Bay, Ont., to the North American…
Boylesque: Male performers bring unique approach to age-old art of burlesque
TORONTO – Shedding skin took on a whole new meaning as burlesque performer Dew Lily…
Rapper Common surprises students at NY school, donates money
NEW YORK – Oscar and Grammy winner Common surprised a group of New York students…
Buckingham Palace exhibit marks 20 years since Diana’s death
London’s Buckingham Palace has unveiled an intimate tribute to Diana, the Princess of Wales, marking…
‘Dirty Dancing’ turns 30: Film being feted in NY’s Catskills
HURLEYVILLE, N.Y. – The 30th anniversary of the release of “Dirty Dancing” is being celebrated…
WayHome revises policy, allows attendees to bring naloxone
TORONTO – An Ontario music festival has reversed a policy that would have banned attendees…
Taraji P. Henson to host Black Girls Rock honouring Issa Rae
NEW YORK – Taraji P. Henson will host BET’s 2017 Black Girls Rock Awards honouring…
Taraji P. Henson to host Black Girls Rock honouring Issa Rae
NEW YORK – Taraji P. Henson will host BET’s 2017 Black Girls Rock Awards honouring…
Newfoundland report calls for overhaul of policy of inclusion in the classroom
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – The Newfoundland and Labrador government should scrap its existing policy on…
Artist uses Iraq refugees, war veterans in radio project
PHILADELPHIA – In 2016, an Iraqi-American artist sat down with Bahjat Abdulwahed — the so-called…
Japanese, Sri Lankan among 2017 winners of Magsaysay awards
MANILA, Philippines – A Japanese historian who helped Cambodians preserve the Angkor temples and a…
Businesses, cities cashing in on total solar eclipse crowds
BARTLETT, Tenn. – Millions of eyes will be fixed on the sky when a total…
Music festivals react to push for improved safety measures for women
TORONTO – Natasha Penner was in the midst of celebrating her 30th birthday at a…