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Convicted murderer claims B.C. prison wrongfully took books including ‘Mein Kampf’
VANCOUVER — A convicted murderer who kept his victim’s severed head in a bucket claims…
Suspect in Kardashian jewel heist case plans to take responsibility for his role at Paris trial
PARIS (AP) — One of the suspects in the armed robbery of Kim Kardashian said…
On air, ’60 Minutes’ reporter says ‘none of us is happy’ about changes that led top producer to quit
“60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Pelley paid tribute Sunday to Bill Owens, the show’s executive producer…
Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Bad Company, Cyndi Lauper and Outkast get into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
NEW YORK (AP) — First-time nominees Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker and Bad Company will be…
Francis Ford Coppola accepts AFI Life Achievement Award with tributes from Spielberg, Lucas and more
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Steven Spielberg proclaimed “The Godfather” the “greatest American film ever made,”…
The Vietnam War produced classic Hollywood films – and hardly any classic female roles
“Me love you long time,” a Vietnamese sex worker tells the U.S. troops, swiveling her…
White House journalists use annual press dinner to celebrate First Amendment
There was no president. There was no comedian. What remained at the White House Correspondents’…
‘Sinners’ bites off a phenomenal 2nd weekend as a 20-year-old Star Wars movie takes 2nd place
Horror movies are often one-week wonders at the box office, but Ryan Coogler’s“Sinners” is defying…
Drag performer Jiggly Caliente from ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ franchise dies at 44 after hospitalization
NEW YORK (AP) — Drag performer Bianca Castro-Arabejo, who was known as reality television star…
Nine dead after SUV plows through Vancouver Filipino festival, man arrested
VANCOUVER — Police in Vancouver say nine people are dead after an SUV plowed through…
Los Angeles police release video of armed confrontation that wounded author, wife of Weezer bassist
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles police have released video from the shooting of author…
Here’s how to watch Pope Francis’s funeral in Canada, online or on broadcast TV
Mourners are expected to gather for Pope Francis’s funeral at St. Peter’s Square on Saturday,…
Globe and Mail, Toronto Star lead the way as National Newspaper Awards handed out
MONTREAL — The Globe and Mail and the Toronto Star were the big winners as…
More police videos show early days of Hackman investigation
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Authorities released more videos Friday related to their investigation of the…
The end of the Vietnam War was also a turning point for protest songs
NEW YORK (AP) — Out of the many Vietnam War protests she performed at in…
Kennedy Center’s events scheduled for LGBTQ+ pride celebration canceled, organizers say
WASHINGTON (AP) — Organizers and the Kennedy Center have canceled a week’s worth of events…
Student gospel singers take stage at New Orleans festival known for celebrity acts
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival each spring is known…
Can ‘Étoile’ make ballet cool? ‘Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ creators pirouette to ballet-themed show
NEW YORK (AP) — Ballet is beautiful. Ballet is ethereal. Ballet is mysterious. Can ballet…
Jurors can see video of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs beating Cassie at hotel in 2016, judge rules
NEW YORK (AP) — Prosecutors at Sean “Diddy” Combs ‘ upcoming federal sex trafficking trial…
Preliminary hearing date set for Bill Cosby in Pennsylvania
NORRISTOWN, Pa. – A date has been set for a preliminary hearing in the criminal…
Turner, Criterion Collection launch movie-streaming service
NEW YORK – Turner and the Criterion Collection are teaming up to launch a movie-streaming…
Skip Bayless leaving ESPN when contract up at end of August
BRISTOL, Conn. – Commentator Skip Bayless is leaving ESPN when his contract is up at…
First Canadian YouTube Space to act as creative hub for homegrown creators
TORONTO – YouTube has proven to be fertile ground for a growing crop of Canadian…
Prince’s old band plans to reunite for ‘some shows’
MINNEAPOLIS – Prince’s old band is reuniting for some live shows following his death. Members…