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Ex-husband of ‘Real Housewives’ star gets seven years for hiring mobster to assault her boyfriend
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The ex-husband of “Real Housewives of New Jersey” cast member Dina…
Bilingual Quebec communities lose bid to suspend application of language law rules
MONTREAL — Bilingual Quebec municipalities have lost their bid to have several parts of the…
Japan’s Toho acquires North American animation company GKIDS, Studio Ghibli’s US steward
The Japanese entertainment giant Toho has reached an agreement to acquire the Oscar-winning animation outfit…
Hunter Biden revives lawsuit against Fox News over explicit images used in streaming series
NEW YORK (AP) — Hunter Biden has revived a lawsuit that accuses Fox News of…
Michigan is paying $13M after shooter drill terrified psychiatric hospital for kids
DETROIT (AP) — A judge has approved a $13 million settlement in a lawsuit over…
$55 million plan to give Notre Dame area a green facelift is part of Paris-wide eco plan
PARIS (AP) — As Notre Dame gears up to reopen its doors in December, Paris…
Lawyers for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs ask judge to release identities of his accusers
NEW YORK (AP) — Lawyers for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs asked a New York judge Tuesday…
Rapper turned Saskatchewan NDP candidate says sorry for lyrics called misogynistic
REGINA — A former Saskatchewan rapper turned political candidate apologized Tuesday for lyrics that the…
Former Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Jake E. Lee shot multiple times in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jake E. Lee, a former guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne, was shot…
Lawyers for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs ask judge to release identities of his accusers
NEW YORK (AP) — Lawyers for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs asked a New York judge Tuesday…
Missouri abortion-rights campaign fundraising total at $22M one month before election
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A campaign to restore abortion access in Missouri so far…
The world’s second Sphere will be built in the UAE capital after the first opened in Las Vegas
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The world’s second Sphere will be built in the…
Many schools are still closed weeks after Hurricane Helene. Teachers worry about long-term impact
Tens of thousands of students in the Southeast are dealing with school disruptions after Hurricane…
Years of war in Congo have created a dire mental health crisis. But little support is available
GOMA, Congo (AP) — For Nelly Shukuru, there was no way out. The fighting that…
Texas man facing execution in shaken baby syndrome case awaits clemency ruling
HOUSTON (AP) — A Texas man who this week could be the first person in…
Years of war in Congo have created a dire mental health crisis. But little support is available
GOMA, Congo (AP) — For Nelly Shukuru, there was no way out. The fighting that…
Candidates vying to be Halifax’s next mayor combat apathy and lack of awareness
HALIFAX — Candidates running to be Halifax’s next mayor are fighting apathy and a lack…
Focus on vulnerable communities, improve data sharing before next pandemic: report
TORONTO — Canada needs to learn from the COVID-19 pandemic and take action before the…
New Zealand exempts abuse victims from a forced two-year wait before they can seek divorce
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Victims of domestic violence in New Zealand will be allowed…
Jose Iglesias is the latest in a long line of MLB players (and umpires) making their own music
There is Bronson Arroyo, Barry Zito and Bernie Williams. Former stars like Ken Griffey Jr.,…
How Jose Iglesias’ ‘OMG’ became the perfect anthem for the underdog Mets
NEW YORK (AP) — It’s a pop hit like many others: An ascending chorus, an…
New Zealand exempts abuse victims from a forced two-year wait before they can seek divorce
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Victims of domestic violence in New Zealand will be allowed…
Sceptres forward Natalie Spooner targets season-opener to return from knee injury
Natalie Spooner has Nov. 30 circled on her calendar, and not because the Toronto Sceptres…
Michelle Obama will headline an Atlanta rally aimed at boosting voter turnout
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former first lady Michelle Obama will headline a rally in Atlanta a…