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35 countries will compete in next year’s Eurovision Song Contest after 5 countries announce boycott
GENEVA (AP) — Organizers of the Eurovision Song Contest on Monday announced a final list…
Punk protest group Pussy Riot declared ‘extremist organization’ by a Russian court
Punk group Pussy Riot was declared an “extremist organization” by a Russian court on Monday.…
Police in Japan arrest a suspect in stabbing at an entertainment complex
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese police said Monday they arrested a man in connection with the…
Singer Cliff Richard says he has been treated for prostate cancer
LONDON (AP) — British pop star Cliff Richard said Monday he has been given the…
Young Canadians tell of their generations’ challenges and hopes
The Canadian Press has been speaking with young people across the country about challenges facing…
‘Zootopia 2’ reclaims No. 1 spot at box office, grosses $1B worldwide
NEW YORK (AP) — “Zootopia 2” regained the No. 1 spot at the domestic box…
Egypt reveals restored colossal statues of pharaoh in Luxor
LUXOR, Egypt (AP) — Egypt on Sunday revealed the revamp of two colossal statues of…
Haruki Murakami honored with awards and a jazzy tribute in New York
NEW YORK (AP) — Haruki Murakami was in town last week to hear his words…
Affable comedy acting legend Dick Van Dyke turns 100 years old
Comedy icon Dick Van Dyke celebrated his 100th birthday on Saturday, hitting the century mark…
Why a misunderstood wolf from a French supermarket ad is moving viewers worldwide
PARIS (AP) — A French supermarket’s humble Christmas advert is doing something most global brands…
Amy Schumer says she and her husband have decided to end their marriage
Comedian Amy Schumer says she and her husband, chef Chris Fischer, have decided to end…
Peter Greene, a character actor known for role as the villain Zed in ‘Pulp Fiction,’ has died
NEW YORK (AP) — Peter Greene, a character actor best known for his role as…
Corb Lund must re-apply to launch anti-coal petition drive in Alberta
LETHBRIDGE — Amendments to Alberta’s legislation on citizen-initiated referendums mean Corb Lund’s recently approved application…
Hailee Steinfeld and NFL husband Josh Allen are expecting their first child
Actor Hailee Steinfeld and her husband, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, are expecting their first…
King Charles III says his cancer treatment is being reduced as he promotes benefits of screening
LONDON (AP) — King Charles III said Friday that early diagnosis and treatment will allow…