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Julian McMahon, actor who appeared in ‘Fantastic Four’ films and TV show ‘Charmed,’ has died
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Julian McMahon, an Australia-born actor who performed in two “Fantastic…
RFK Jr. promoted a food company he says will make Americans healthy. Their meals are ultraprocessed
WASHINGTON (AP) — Health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday praised a company that…
Oasis sends fans ‘Supersonic’ as long-awaited reunion tour starts in Cardiff
CARDIFF, Wales (AP) — Oasis ended a 16-year hiatus on Friday with a punchy, powerful…
Canada’s environment ministers endorse updated air quality standards
YELLOWKNIFE — Canada’s environment ministers have endorsed stronger air quality standards for fine particulate matter,…
B.C. field coroners get $32 an hour to face scenes of death. Some say it’s not enough
They work on gruesome scenes of death, sometimes traversing rough terrain to access bodies in…
LL Cool J says he won’t perform at Philadelphia’s July Fourth festival in support of workers strike
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Rapper LL Cool J and R&B singer Jazmine Sullivan say they will…
Manitoba cabinet minister apologizes for complaints about sign-language interpreter
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba cabinet minister responsible for services for people with disabilities is apologizing…
Czech international film festival opens with honors for actors Peter Sarsgaard and Vicky Krieps
PRAGUE (AP) — The Czech Karlovy Vary International Film Festival was kicking off its 59th…
Veterans and civilians bond over beers and bluegrass at Nashville’s American Legion Post 82
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Matthew “Moose” Musquiz was working as a diesel mechanic in the…
Pop star Katy Perry and actor Orlando Bloom split 6 years after getting engaged
NEW YORK (AP) — Popstar Katy Perry and actor Orlando Bloom have split, multiple media…
Michael Madsen, ‘Reservoir Dogs’ and ‘Kill Bill’ star, dies at 67
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Madsen, the actor best known for his coolly menacing, steely-eyed,…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyers say he is a changed man. Will that spare him from more time behind bars?
NEW YORK (AP) — In rejecting Sean “Diddy” Combs’ release on bail, a federal judge…
Bell Media and former Toronto news presenter settle human rights complaint
TORONTO — A former on-air presenter for CP24 who filed a human rights complaint against…
‘Inspiring force’: Royal Canoe bassist remembered after crash in Manitoba kills 3
WINNIPEG — Staples in Winnipeg’s music scene and beyond offered condolences and tributes Thursday after…
The Royal Train will end 156 years of service as King Charles III seeks to economize
LONDON (AP) — The Royal Train will soon leave the station for the last time.…
‘Incredibly ambitious and probably really stupid’: R.T. Thorne’s sci-fi debut ’40 Acres’
TORONTO — R.T. Thorne says he could have played it safe with his debut feature.…
Italian film industry rocked by ‘fantasy film’ linked to American director sought in double murder
ROME (AP) — The head of the Italian Culture Ministry’s film department resigned Thursday following…
A timeline of the rise of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and his legal troubles
For more than two decades, Sean “Diddy” Combs was one of hip-hop’s most nimble entrepreneurs,…
‘Jurassic World’ needed a restart. Steven Spielberg knew who to call
NEW YORK (AP) — EXT JUNGLE NIGHT An eyeball, big, yellowish, distinctly inhuman, stares raptly…
10 songs to celebrate Oasis’ reunion, from top hits to B-sides
The reunion to end all reunions is set to take place this Friday. That’s when…
Victoria mayor announces $10 million on diverted spending for community safety
VICTORIA — Victoria Mayor Marianne Alto said residents will see a difference in community safety…
Foreign medical residents fill critical positions at US hospitals, but are running into visa issues
Some hospitals in the U.S. are without essential staff because international doctors who were set…
Missouri judge again blocks many of the state’s anti-abortion laws
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri judge blocked many of the state’s abortion restrictions…
For Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, could a lesser conviction mean a greater public rehabilitation?
For nearly two years, a nearly nonstop parade of allegations and revelations has ravaged and…