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Clarification: TikTok-Bill-Lobbying story
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a story published Mar. 12, 2024, The Associated Press reported TikTok…
As TikTok bill steams forward, online influencers put on their lobbying hats to visit Washington
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers, meet your latest lobbyists: online influencers from TikTok. The platform is…
Jets deliver payback to Leafs, claim NHL’s top spot before Christmas break
TORONTO — The Winnipeg Jets had payback on their minds and top spot in the…
Prosecutors withdraw appeal of dismissed case against Alec Baldwin in fatal movie set shooting
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico prosecutors won’t pursue an appeal of a court’s…
Prosecutors withdraw appeal of dismissed case against Alec Baldwin in fatal movie set shooting
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico prosecutors won’t pursue an appeal of a court’s…
Biden signs defense bill despite objections to ban on transgender health care for military children
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Monday signed into law a defense bill that…
How an unlikely Bavarian village became the Christmas capital of Washington state
LEAVENWORTH, Wash. (AP) — The scent of bratwurst and pretzels filled the air as horses…
India’s legendary filmmaker Shyam Benegal dies at age 90
NEW DELHI (AP) — Shyam Benegal, a renowned Indian filmmaker known for pioneering a new…
Legendary Indian filmmaker Shyam Benegal dies at age 90
NEW DELHI (AP) — Shyam Benegal, a renowned Indian filmmaker known for pioneering a cinema…
After decades in the gnar, B.C. mountain biking royalty go beyond the extreme
NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C. — Betty Birrell expertly guides her mountain bike over an elevated wooden…
Dismiss Trump taunts, expert says after ‘churlish’ social media posts about Canada
OTTAWA — U.S. president-elect Donald Trump and those in his corner continue to muse about…
Magic and lights draw crowds to an alpine village in Washington state for Christmas
LEAVENWORTH, Wash. (AP) — The scent of bratwurst and pretzels filled the air as horses…
Q&A: Robert Eggers and Willem Dafoe reunite for ‘Nosferatu’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Willem Dafoe enjoys working with a filmmaker, he’ll often jump…
Christopher Nolan’s next film is based on ‘The Odyssey’
Christopher Nolan is following his Oscar-winning “Oppenheimer” with a true epic: Homer’s “The Odyssey.” It…
Find out where your firewood comes from to prevent the spread of invasive pests
Crackling fires have long been a gathering place where idyllic chestnuts are roasted, stories shared…
Soprano Angel Blue sings her first Metropolitan Opera ‘Aida’ in a new production
If she has the voice of an angel, and the face of an angel, she…
Nikki Glaser uses Prime Video’s NFL postgame show appearances to help prepare for Golden Globes
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — What do Tom Brady, Taylor Swift and comedy have to do…
Seafarers move global trade – and Christmas gifts. These ministries bring them holiday cheer
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — On a balmy December evening, four Indian crew members, eager to…
NFL on Netflix: Christmas Day games are a 1st for streaming giant
Netflix will have one of its biggest days Wednesday since the site launched in 1998…
Union blasts comments by Quebec minister mulling law to intervene to end strikes
MONTREAL — Canada’s largest union is denouncing a statement by Quebec’s labour minister, who suggested…
The end of the ‘Rust’ criminal case against Alec Baldwin may unlock a civil lawsuit
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The conclusion of a criminal case against Alec Baldwin in…
Richard Perry, record producer behind ‘You’re So Vain’ and other hits, dies at 82
Richard Perry, a hitmaking record producer with a flair for both standards and contemporary sounds…
Alberta premier hopes for health reform payoff in 2025, regrets deferring tax cut
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is eager to show that her government can finally…
Saturday NFL draws larger audience than college games for rollout of 12-team playoff
A pair of Saturday NFL games drew a larger viewing audience than college football for…