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Snoop’s game: Snoop Dogg thrills the crowd in the bowl that bears his name
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Snoop Dogg climbed to top step of the bandstand and raised…
Online child exploitation spiked during lockdowns. Police worry it’s here to stay
VANCOUVER — Online predators are becoming increasingly resourceful in trolling media platforms where children gravitate,…
‘Sonic 3’ and ‘Mufasa’ battle for No. 1 at the holiday box office
Two family films dominated the holiday box office this week, with “Sonic the Hedgehog 3”…
‘Sonic 3’ and ‘Mufasa’ battle for No. 1 at the holiday box office
Two family films dominated the holiday box office this week, with “Sonic the Hedgehog 3”…
How co-writing a book threatened the Carters’ marriage
NEW YORK (AP) — No ex-president had a more prolific and diverse publishing career than…
Charles Shyer, ‘Father of the Bride’ and ‘Baby Boom’ filmmaker, dies at 83
Charles Shyer, the Oscar-nominated writer and filmmaker known for classic comedies like “Private Benjamin,” “Baby…
Linda Lavin, Tony-winning Broadway actress who starred in the sitcom ‘Alice,’ dies at 87
NEW YORK (AP) — Linda Lavin, a Tony Award-winning stage actress who became a working…
Linda Lavin, Tony-winning Broadway actor who starred in the landmark sitcom ‘Alice,’ dies at 87
NEW YORK (AP) — Linda Lavin, a Tony Award-winning stage actor who became a working…
Quebec needs people to run for local office. The problem is they keep resigning.
MONTREAL — Municipal leaders across Quebec are looking for ways to get young people, especially…
Argentine judge charges 5 people over death of former One Direction star Liam Payne
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — An Argentine judge confirmed charges against five people in connection…
In Grammy spotlight, Khruangbin wants to ‘let the music speak for itself’
NEW YORK (AP) — If you think your Spotify playlist is getting a little too…
Argentine judge charges 5 people over death of former One Direction star Liam Payne
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — An Argentine judge confirmed charges against five people in connection…
Artist and activist Joe Average dies at 67, after life as vivid as his paintings
VANCOUVER — Vancouver’s Joe Average was an artist, advocate and activist whose bright, multicoloured images…
Netrebko withdraws from Ariadne role debut in Vienna, replaced by Davidsen in star soprano switch
Anna Netrebko has withdrawn from her planned role debut in Strauss’ “Ariadne auf Naxos” at…
Ontario labour ministry investigating injury on Toronto set of ‘Beast Games’
TORONTO — Ontario’s labour ministry is investigating an industrial accident on the Toronto set of…
Final NBA viewership numbers for Christmas Day games slightly better than originally thought
NEW YORK (AP) — The final viewership numbers are in for the NBA’s five games…
Actor Carey Mulligan and author Kazuo Ishiguro on UK’s New Year Honors list
LONDON (AP) — Actors Carey Mulligan and Stephen Fry and author Kazuo Ishiguro were awarded…
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt reach divorce settlement after 8 years
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reached a divorce settlement, ending…
Cities across the globe prepare to welcome the New Year in celebrations tinged with local traditions
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Cities around the world are readying to ring in the…
The world welcomes 2025 with light shows, embraces and ice plunges
NEW YORK (AP) — From Sydney to Mumbai to Paris to Rio de Janeiro, communities…
Happy Birthday, Celsius! Canada marks 50 years of metric-Imperial measurements
EDMONTON — Happy Birthday, Celsius! Environment Canada’s use of Celsius turns 50 years old in…
Quebec heritage site, former home of renowned artist, destroyed by fire
MONTREAL — A Quebec heritage site on the Island of Montreal that was the former…
Stephen King’s rock radio station won’t go silent after all
BANGOR, Maine (AP) — Horror author Stephen King’s rock ‘n’ roll radio station is going…
Former CNN anchor Aaron Brown, who helped viewers through the Sept. 11 attacks, has died
Aaron Brown, a veteran television news anchor whose steady hand helped guide CNN viewers through…