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Donald Trump vows to help ‘troubled’ Hollywood with Mel Gibson, Jon Voight and Sylvester Stallone
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump wants to make Hollywood “bigger, better and stronger” and…
Manitoba welcomes Gaza child seeking medical help, other provinces called to follow
WINNIPEG — A child from the Gaza Strip seeking medical treatment arrived Thursday in Winnipeg,…
A judge in Texas rules 3 other states can challenge access to abortion pill mifepristone nationwide
A judge in Texas ruled Thursday that three other states can move ahead with their…
Arkansas governor wants to revive state’s Medicaid work requirements under Trump administration
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Thursday she wants to…
North Carolina governor rolls out further abortion protections ahead of next Trump term
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina’s Democratic Gov. Josh Stein unveiled new measures on Thursday…
Remembering David Lynch’s musical legacy: 10 songs to go beyond the films
NEW YORK (AP) — The loss of singular talent and visionary filmmaker David Lynch is…
Fired opera singer sues University of Michigan, saying his rights were violated
DETROIT (AP) — An acclaimed opera singer fired by the University of Michigan in 2020…
Texas judge says states can revive challenge to abortion pill access nationwide
The Texas judge who previously halted approval of the nation’s most common method of abortion…
Justice Department says Alabama institutionalizes too many children with disabilities
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama children with physical disabilities are being unnecessarily institutionalized in nursing…
George Pearson long-term care home gets new name over his anti-Japanese views
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Coastal Health authority says it has changed the name of a…
Justice Department says Alabama institutionalizes too many children with disabilities
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama children with physical disabilities are being unnecessarily institutionalized in nursing…
Accused in NYC terror plot against Jews to face extradition hearing in February
MONTREAL — An extradition hearing has been scheduled for February for a Pakistani national arrested…
Nintendo says its new Switch 2 console will be released in 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Gaming giant Nintendo revealed its newest console Thursday in a highly…
Tony Award-winning British actor Joan Plowright, widow of Laurence Olivier, dies at 95
LONDON (AP) — Award-winning British actor Joan Plowright, who with her late husband Laurence Olivier…
‘Juuuust a bit outside!’ Uecker’s acting and broadcasting ability came together in ‘Major League’
Two of Bob Uecker’s claims to fame — baseball and acting — came together brilliantly…
Japanese TV network to open independent probe into alleged sexual misconduct by celebrity host
TOKYO (AP) — The head of Japan’s Fuji Television network announced plans on Friday for…
New Pompeii excavation reveals a large private thermal complex built 2,000 years ago
ROME (AP) — Pompeii, the ancient Roman city buried by ash and lava in 70…
New Pompeii excavation reveals a large private thermal complex built 2,000 years ago
ROME (AP) — Pompeii, the ancient Roman city buried by ash and lava in 70…
Voice of America is required by law to report the news accurately. Could Donald Trump change that?
LONDON (AP) — It’s called the Voice of America — a storied news outlet that…
Beyoncé at the Grammys: A timeline of the most-awarded artist’s historic run
NEW YORK (AP) — Give Beyoncé a record and she’ll break it. When the 2025…
Commanders kicker Zane Gonzalez welcomes his viral moment as a chance to educate about OCD
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — A national television audience watched Zane Gonzalez adjust his socks on…
Muhammad Ali’s wife honors legacy of the late boxing legend with new audio series ‘Ali in Me’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The late Muhammad Ali ‘s wife is set to honor his…
Ahead of U.S. TikTok ban, Canadians flock to Chinese ‘RedNote’ app
OTTAWA — With TikTok facing an imminent ban in the United States, many Canadian users…
Siberian air will spread across US, and Trump inaugural is forced indoors
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The vast majority of Americans are about to get an extended…