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Biography of 18th century poet Phillis Wheatley is winner of George Washington Prize
NEW YORK (AP) — The author of a new biography of Phillis Wheatley, one of…
Aging and ailing, ‘Message Tree’ at Woodstock concert site is reluctantly cut down
Masses of people at the 1969 Woodstock festival stopped by the towering red maple tree…
Aging and ailing, ‘Message Tree’ at Woodstock concert site is reluctantly cut down
Masses of people at the 1969 Woodstock festival stopped by the towering red maple tree…
Judge weighs whether to dismiss movie armorer’s conviction in fatal set shooting by Alec Baldwin
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A judge is planning to hear arguments in court Thursday…
Cross-examination of complainant continues in Jacob Hoggard sexual assault trial
A defence lawyer for Jacob Hoggard accused the complainant at his sexual assault trial of…
Visual effects, animation studios unite to convince Quebec for better tax deal
MONTREAL — Visual effects and animation companies are uniting to strike a better deal with…
‘Not impossible’: Facebook whistleblower Haugen talks protecting kids on social media
TORONTO — Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen feels “extremely hopeful” about society’s ability to push social…
Greek singer Marinella is in stable but critical condition after collapsing during a concert
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Popular Greek singer Marinella was in stable but critical condition in…
Sen. Raphael Warnock is working on children’s book inspired by the story of Jesus feeding the 5,000
NEW YORK (AP) — Sen. Raphael Warnock of Georgia is working on a children’s book…
The Cure announces a new album and releases its first new song in 16 years, ‘Alone’
NEW YORK (AP) — Goths, rejoice: At long last, The Cure has released new music.…
Hoda Kotb says she is leaving NBC’s ‘Today’ show early next year
NEW YORK (AP) — Hoda Kotb, a fixture at NBC for more than two decades,…
Finding Mr. Right and converting to Judaism led Erin Foster to write a fresh, original rom-com
There’s a meet-the-parents scene in the new Netflix series, “Nobody Wants This,” where Adam Brody’s…
Hoda Kotb is leaving NBC’s ‘Today’ show early next year
NEW YORK (AP) — Hoda Kotb, a fixture at NBC for more than two decades,…
Barbra Streisand approves multi-part documentary that will draw upon her archives
NEW YORK (AP) — A year after telling her story in a 1,000-page memoir, Barbra…
Finding Mr. Right and converting to Judaism led Erin Foster to write a fresh, original rom-com
There’s a meet-the-parents scene in the new Netflix series “Nobody Wants This” where Adam Brody’s…
5 high school students from around the country have been named National Student Poets
NEW YORK (AP) — Five high school students, residing far from each other while sharing…
Naomi Campbell barred from being charity trustee in England and Wales
LONDON (AP) — British supermodel Naomi Campbell has been barred from being a charity trustee…
Live Nation announces new Rogers Stadium with capacity of 50,000 in Toronto
TORONTO — Live Nation plans to build an open-air music venue with a capacity of…
NDP MP introduces bill to criminalize residential school denialism
OTTAWA — An NDP MP has introduced a bill that would criminalize residential school denialism,…
Tone deaf and color blind? Catholic Church struggles to keep accused abusers out of religious art
BRUSSELS (AP) — Little brings more heavenly bliss to the faithful or otherworldly wonder to…
Canadian musician K’naan charged with 2010 sexual assault in Quebec City
QUÉBEC — Canadian rapper K’naan, known for the global hit “Wavin’ Flag,” has been charged…
Nevada high court orders lower court to dismiss Chasing Horse sex abuse case
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Nevada Supreme Court has ordered the dismissal of a sprawling…
Nevada high court orders dismissal of Chasing Horse sex abuse case but says charges can be refiled
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Nevada Supreme Court has ordered the dismissal of a sprawling…
Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan finalize their divorce after 6 years and avoid trial
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actors Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan have reached a settlement to…