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Here’s what the jury didn’t hear in Jacob Hoggard’s sexual assault trial
A jury has found Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard not guilty of sexually assaulting a young…
Jurors in trial of Salman Rushdie’s attacker likely won’t hear about his motive
MAYVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — Jurors picked for the trial of a man who severely injured…
Ubisoft shares jump following reports of Tencent, Guillemot family considering buyout
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shares of Ubisoft jumped more than 30% Friday, following reports that…
What to stream: Coldplay, an unhinged Charlie Puth, ‘Salem’s Lot,’ Sarah Paulson and NHL 25
Coldplay’s 10th studio album and the American Music Awards celebrating their 50th anniversary are some…
Mets’ victory over Brewers in NL Wild Card Series decider was ESPN’s most-watched game in 3 years
BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — The New York Mets’ 4-2 comeback victory over the Milwaukee Brewers…
A Texas execution is renewing calls for clemency. It’s rarely granted
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Texas man set to die this month is at the…
International fiesta fills New Mexico’s sky with colorful hot air balloons
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — One of the most photographed events in the world is set…
Mimis Plessas, a mild-mannered giant of modern Greek music, dies at 99
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Mimis Plessas, a beloved Greek composer whose music featured in scores…
Keanu Reeves crashes at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in pro auto racing debut
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Hollywood star Keanu Reeves made his professional auto racing debut on Saturday…
Keanu Reeves spins out at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in pro auto racing debut
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Hollywood star Keanu Reeves made his professional auto racing debut on Saturday…
‘Magical’ flotilla of hot air balloons take flight at international fiesta amid warm temperatures
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A flotilla of hot air balloons ascended into a clear desert…
‘Magical’ flotilla of hot air balloons take flight at international fiesta amid warm temperatures
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A flotilla of hot air balloons ascended into a clear desert…
Death and fashion abound in Jeanne Beker’s new memoir, ‘Heart on My Sleeve’
TORONTO — Jeanne Beker didn’t set out to write a memoir about loss. But after…
In its 25th season, Quebec satirical news show ‘Infoman’ is still going strong
MONTREAL — In an interview nearly a quarter-century ago, Jean-René Dufort said he was afraid…
Harris talks abortion and more on ‘Call Her Daddy’ podcast as Democratic ticket steps up interviews
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris opened a media blitz by the Democratic ticket…
‘Joker 2’ stumbles at box office amid poor reviews from audiences and critics
“Joker: Folie à Deux” is the No. 1 movie at the box office, but it…
Madonna’s brother, Christopher Ciccone, has died at 63
Christopher Ciccone, a multihyphenate artist, dancer, designer and younger brother of Madonna, has died. He…
Donald Glover cancels Childish Gambino tour dates after recent surgery
Donald Glover has canceled the remaining dates of Childish Gambino’s North American and European tour.…
Madonna’s brother, Christopher Ciccone, has died at 63
Christopher Ciccone, a multihyphenate artist, dancer, designer and younger brother of Madonna, has died. He…
Donald Glover cancels Childish Gambino tour dates over health issue
Donald Glover has canceled the remaining dates of Childish Gambino’s North American and European tour.…
Robert Coover, innovative author and teacher, dies at 92
NEW YORK (AP) — Robert Coover, the exuberant and rule-defying fiction writer and educator who…
Tilda Swinton explores assisted suicide in Pedro Almodovar’s ‘The Room Next Door’
TORONTO (AP) — Although “The Room Next Door” is Pedro Almodóvar’s first English-language feature, Tilda…
Ian Williams dissects conversation in ‘What I Mean to Say,’ upcoming Massey Lectures
TORONTO — As a fiction writer, Ian Williams has dissected conversation. He’s learned its rhythm…
Prayers, protests and police as Canada marks anniversary of Oct. 7 Hamas attack
MONTREAL — With prayers, protests, and a heavy police presence, Canada has marked the anniversary…