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From opera houses to the Indy 500: Arturo Chacón-Cruz’s next big stage
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Acclaimed opera tenor Arturo Chacón-Cruz will perform “God Bless America” during pre-race…
Event organizers of Vancouver Chinatown Festival say security is their top priority
VANCOUVER — Organizers of the Vancouver Chinatown Festival said security is their top priority in…
Endurance swimmer is attempting first-ever swim around Martha’s Vineyard ahead of ‘Jaws’ anniversary
VINEYARD HAVEN, Mass. (AP) — Lewis Pugh has followed an unspoken rule during his career…
NFL continues to navigate scheduling puzzle with every game up for bid and more broadcast windows
NBC Sports president Rick Cordella put it best when summarizing what the NFL’s scheduling department…
Puerto Ricans hope for change as Bad Bunny sings about the island’s turmoil and identity
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — In a small bookstore in the Caribbean’s largest mall,…
Trump says he’s considering ‘taking away’ Rosie O’Donnell’s US citizenship
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he is considering “taking away” the U.S. citizenship…
‘Pornography is a problem’: Smith defends new rules for Alberta school libraries
Alberta’s premier says “pornography is a problem for young adults” in remarks defending her government’s…
Quebec college faces $30 million in fines for too many students in English programs
MONTREAL — A Montreal college is facing $30 million in fines from the Quebec government…
Canadian musician Matthew Good cancels U.S. shows due to Trump administration
Canadian musician Matthew Good says he’s cancelling his U.S. tour dates because of President Donald…
A London music festival cancels its final night after ELO’s Jeff Lynne pulls out
LONDON (AP) — A two-week-long music festival in central London has cancelled its final night…
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin says he never meant to insult Toronto’s Rogers Stadium
TORONTO — Coldplay frontman Chris Martin says he didn’t mean to insult Toronto’s newest concert…
‘The Salt Path’ is a book that captured the hearts of millions. Now it’s mired in controversy
LONDON (AP) — “The Salt Path” is a memoir of resilience and courage that captured…
David Gergen, adviser to four presidents, has died
David Gergen, a veteran of Washington politics and an adviser to four presidents in a…
Justin Bieber delves into fame, faith, fatherhood with highly anticipated ‘Swag’
A reflective Justin Bieber is baring his soul on a surprise album that has the…
Pride Toronto must return to its political roots, advocates say as sponsors leave
TORONTO — As a major funding shortfall looms over Pride Toronto, some prominent LGBTQ+ advocates…
Corus to stop distributing Nickelodeon, four other kids’ entertainment channels
Corus Entertainment Inc. plans to wind down five kids’ channels later this summer as the…
Justin Bieber releases ‘Swag,’ his long-awaited seventh album: Hear the best songs
NEW YORK (AP) — Never say never! Justin Bieber surprised fans Friday by releasing “Swag,”…
Moulin Rouge’s red windmill sails restored and turning again
PARIS (AP) — The iconic red windmill sails of Paris’ Moulin Rouge cabaret are turning…
Singer Chris Brown pleads not guilty to 2 further charges over London nightclub assault case
LONDON (AP) — Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown on Friday pleaded not guilty to two further…
Giveon’s ‘Beloved’ highlights the universal commonality of love and romance struggles
NEW YORK (AP) — Giveon has been on a quest for musical and personal growth…
Bullet holes riddle windows of Indian star Kapil Sharma’s Surrey, B.C., restaurant
Police in British Columbia are investigating after shots were fired at a restaurant linked to…
Alberta to ban explicit sex books in school libraries starting Oct. 1
EDMONTON — Alberta’s education minister says sexually explicit content must be gone from school library…
A look at new rules for school library books and what won’t be allowed on shelves
The Alberta government is putting new rules in place for school libraries starting Oct. 1.…
Jane Birkin’s original Hermès bag sells at auction for whopping 8.6 million euros
PARIS (AP) — Sketched out on an air sickness bag, the first Birkin handbag —…