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Lifelike robots made in Hong Kong meant to win over humans
HONG KONG – David Hanson envisions a future in which AI-powered robots evolve to become…
Recent editorials from Texas newspapers
Here are excerpts from recent editorials in Texas newspapers: Denton Record-Chronicle. Jan. 12, 2018. Regular…
Kucinich frames Ohio governor bid around ‘We the People’
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Former U.S. Rep. Dennis Kucinich launched his run for governor Wednesday by…
A look back at Grammy fashion through the decades
On May 4, 1959, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Gene Autry and other musical luminaries…
Joly meets with entertainment groups about harassment and workplace safety
TORONTO – Heritage Minister Melanie Joly says she wants zero tolerance for harassment when it…
Outdoor artworks illuminate London in Lumiere Festival
LONDON – The dark January streets of London are being transformed into an illuminated outdoor…
School boards cut funding to theatre program over gay prom play content
Two school boards in southwestern Ontario have cut funding to a local youth theatre program…
Italian who survived Auschwitz as a child given top honour
ROME – A woman who was one of the few Italian children to survive deportation…
Spotlight to focus on women at 24th annual SAG Awards
LOS ANGELES – The Screen Actors Guild Awards’ tendency to predict eventual Oscar winners won’t…
Buzz off: Ohio college want vultures to leave campus
GRANVILLE, Ohio – An Ohio liberal arts college is hanging effigies in trees and using…
Will the unique culture of Miami’s Coconut Grove survive?
MIAMI – With its artsy vibe, lush landscapes and free-roaming peacocks, Coconut Grove has long…
AP Exclusive: 6 new rules to prevent Oscars envelope gaffe
LOS ANGELES – After taking responsibility for the epic best picture flub at the Oscars…
Security increased at Jackson Browne concert after threat
ORLANDO, Fla. – Authorities in Florida are increasing security at a Jackson Browne concert following…
‘I was ashamed:’ Alleged sex victim testifies against ex-Young Canadians staffer
CALGARY – A man who says he was sexually assaulted by a former longtime employee…
Why feminists want Mila Kunis to turn down a Harvard award
BOSTON – A Harvard University theatre group with an all-male cast is under fire from…
Canada’s Olympic bobsled and skeleton sleds get Air Force treatment
CALGARY – Canada’s bobsleds and skeleton sleds might not break the sound barrier in Pyeongchang,…
Legendary Edmonton jazz pianist and ex-senator Tommy Banks dies at age 81
EDMONTON – Tommy Banks, a renowned Edmonton jazz pianist and former senator, has died at…
Vermont Catholic college names first female president
COLCHESTER, Vt. – A Vermont college has named its first female president. St. Michael’s College,…
A roundup of recent Michigan newspaper editorials
The Detroit News. January 26, 2018 Board must follow Simon out door The first step…
Group aims to bring international art museum to Vicksburg
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The wonders of Spain, the majesty of Russia and some of the…
Edmonton Fringe festival’s porta-potty fundraising campaign flushed with donors
EDMONTON — One of North America’s largest Fringe festivals says a new fundraising campaign that…
‘Sinners’ surges past ‘Minecraft’ to lead box office
NEW YORK (AP) — Brand names, not filmmakers or stars, are said to rule the…
Adam Silver calls NBA ratings for opening weekend of playoffs ‘fantastic’
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Tuesday that television ratings from the…
Australia celebrates end to ‘Vegemite-gate’ after product back on shelves in Toronto
Canada and Australia have shaken hands to end a potential diplomatic dust-up over a yeast-based…