Abbey Westbury
As his ‘Art of Rap’ film opens, Ice-T talks about rap’s craft, real-hip hop – and Gwyneth
ATLANTA – Ice-T is infatuated with the clever wordplay associated with rap music.
Thailand’s Culture Ministry reports to police about Lady Gaga’s ‘inappropriate’ show
BANGKOK – Thailand’s Culture Ministry is criticizing Lady Gaga over what it says was her inappropriate use of a Thai flag during a Bangkok concert last month.
Mystery of German forest boy solved: He’s 20 years old and from the Netherlands
BERLIN – Mystery solved.
After decades of sanctions and strife, Iraq’s return to OPEC influence could shift landscape
BAGHDAD – Iraq’s rapidly expanding oil production is likely to complicate OPEC’s efforts to influence world prices as the country re-emerges as a major player after 20 years on the sidelines due to sanctions and strife.
Debate shuts down on access to information law in Newfoundland and Labrador
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – Four days of gruelling debate ended early today in the Newfoundland and Labrador legislature as the government passed a law amending the province’s access to information law.
Early outrage of AIDS crisis reaches DC theatre stage for 1st time with ‘The Normal Heart’
WASHINGTON – The nation’s capital is getting its first look at a story recalling the early days of the AIDS crisis when foot-dragging politicians and bureaucrats denied an unfolding epidemic that would kill millions.
Barbra Streisand hosts Bill Clinton, others at her Calif. home to support women’s heart health
MALIBU, Calif. – In an elegant white tent nestled among the barn-shaped houses that dot her Malibu compound, Barbra Streisand sang and former President Bill Clinton spoke to a crowd gathered to raise funds for women’s heart health.
A rare rugby road: Canadian international Jebb Sinclair turns heads in South Africa
TORONTO – In a sport where Canadians find themselves up against it overseas, Jebb Sinclair has managed to find a home in not one but two of the world’s top rugby leagues in recent months.
Russia says it won’t discuss Syria’s post-Assad future
MOSCOW – Russia’s foreign minister says Moscow isn’t discussing Syria’s future without President Bashar Assad as Washington has claimed.
Three people dead after University of Alberta shooting
EDMONTON – Three people are reportedly dead after a shooting early today at the University of Alberta campus in Edmonton.
Bob Seger, Gordon Lightfoot, Jim Steinman among new members of prestigious Songwriter Hall
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Stevie Nicks prefers writing a song over meeting a handsome prince. Ne-Yo claimed songwriting saved his life. And Bob Seger said writing a song is the hardest, yet most rewarding thing that he does.
Hong Kong stock exchange plans to buy London Metal Exchange for $2.2 billion
HONG KONG – Hong Kong’s stock exchange says it’s offering to buy the London Metal Exchange for 1.39 billion pounds ($2.2 billion).
Waiting for Trudeau: Liberal leadership drama revolves around his indecision
OTTAWA – The federal Liberal leadership drama has gone from What About Bob? to Waiting for Trudeau.
ECB head said euro needs strengthened foundations, says proposals coming soon
FRANKFURT – European Central Bank head Mario Draghi says it’s now up to the European Union to make the political choices needed to strengthen the euro — and proposals will be coming soon.
Historic wire walk set for today as Nik Wallenda attempts Niagara Falls crossing
NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – Nik Wallenda is hoping to make history today as he attempts to be the first person to walk across Niagara Falls on a tightrope.