Abbey Westbury
‘Gilmore Girls’ creator welcomes comparisons to new show ‘Bunheads’
TORONTO – Fans of the well-loved mother-daughter dramedy “Gilmore Girls” may get a sense of deja vu when tuning into creator Amy Sherman-Palladino’s new show “Bunheads.”
Czech’s black player ready to put Euro 2012 racist abuse behind him, says experienced worse
WROCLAW, Poland – Already a victim of racist abuse at the European Championship, the Czech Republic’s lone black player said he’s experienced worse and is ready to put the latest incident behind him.
Spain PM: Economic pain will deepen this year despite European bank bailout of up to $125B
MADRID – Spain’s deep economic misery will get worse this year despite the country’s request for a European financial lifeline of up to €100 billion ($125 billion) to save its banks, Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy said Sunday.
Tom Cruise will rock and roll London for ‘Rock of Ages’ premiere
LONDON – Tom Cruise is rocking London with the European premiere of his new film “Rock of Ages,” a tribute to the big-haired, big-riffing glam metal sound of the 1980s.
Head of Russian football federation honours Poles killed in 2010 plane crash in Russia
WARSAW, Poland – The head of the Russian football federation placed a wreath in Warsaw on Sunday to honour the Polish president and 95 others killed in a 2010 plane crash in Russia.
Russia football federation calls for respect from its fans after UEFA charge
WARSAW, Poland – Russia’s football federation warned its fans Sunday that hooliganism could cost the team vital points at Euro 2012 after UEFA opened disciplinary proceedings into reports of violence by supporters at the team’s first match.
Who’s in the Tony Awards show? The better question this year is who isn’t in the show?
NEW YORK, N.Y. – It’s time for the Tony Awards, and this year the producers apparently don’t want to let you breathe.
Activists: 38 dead as Syrian troops renew shelling of rebel areas in central Homs province
BEIRUT – Syrian government forces pounded areas in the central province of Homs on Sunday in a renewed push to regain control of rebel-held territories, and activists said at least 38 people were killed in shelling there over the past 24 hours.
Bomb explodes at church in central Nigeria, a restive region divided between faiths
JOS, Nigeria – Witnesses say a bomb has exploded at a church in a restive central Nigerian city on the dividing line between the nation’s Muslim north and Christian south, causing unknown injuries.
Actor Donald Sutherland honoured in France for contribution to cinema
PARIS – Actor Donald Sutherland has been awarded the honour Commander of the Arts in France for his contribution to cinema.
Rookie MP moonlights as pediatric surgeon to maintain medical credentials
OTTAWA – “What do I want to be when I grow up?”
Surprise: D’Angelo makes 1st US appearance in 12 years during Questlove show at Bonnaroo
MANCHESTER, Tenn. – D’Angelo is back.
Montreal police ramps up security in subway system for Grand Prix race
MONTREAL – Montreal police will be on high alert today for the city’s Formula One Grand Prix race after a chaotic protest last night.
Stock markets look to Chinese economic data, possible bailout for Spanish banks
TORONTO – The strength of the Chinese economy and Spain’s request for a bail out its debt-laden banks will be the focus of traders’ attention this week.
Families of Pickton’s victims leave inquiry longing for normalcy
VANCOUVER – Angel Wolfe has to reach back more than a decade to remember a time before she had to think about murder trials and public inquiries and a man named Robert Pickton.