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Many motivations drive women to DC for inauguration protest
WASHINGTON – Call them rebels with a cause. Or two. Or three. Or 10. When…
‘Sherlock’ season finale leaks online 1 day before premiere
LONDON – There’s a little less mystery about the season finale of the television series…
NY mayor, celebs due at pre-inauguration Trump demonstration
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio, the Rev. Al Sharpton and celebrities including Mark Ruffalo,…
Ringling Bros. circus to close after 146 years
ELLENTON, Fla. – After 146 years, the curtain is coming down on “The Greatest Show…
Justices to hear free speech clash over offensive trademarks
WASHINGTON – The Slants aren’t exactly a household name when it comes to music, but…
‘Reality TV’ campaigning is part of new political world
NEW YORK – Donald Trump proved you could ride reality TV fame to the White…
Milan fashion houses seek out their roots in new collections
MILAN – This is the season of renewal, with new faces at some of Milan’s…
Britain’s Prince Charles co-authors a book on climate change
LONDON – Penguin Books says Prince Charles has co-authored a book on climate change together…
Milan’s Brera protects artworks after humidity system fails
MILAN – Restorers at Milan’s famous Brera Art Gallery have taken measures to protect the…
‘Hidden Figures’ keeps orbit at top; Affleck, Scorsese flop
NEW YORK – Labours of love, one from Martin Scorsese, the other from Ben Affleck,…
PBS: No ‘red flag’ on funding under Trump, but it’s early
PASADENA, Calif. – PBS is waiting, but not quietly, to see what the Trump administration’s…
‘Get Smart’ actor Dick Gautier dead at 85
LOS ANGELES – Actor Dick Gautier, who gained fame playing an Elvis-like singer in the…
John Lewis books sell out on Amazon day after Trump’s tweets
NEW YORK – Two of John Lewis’ books have sold out on Amazon after the…
Fantastic! Mara and Bell of ‘Fantastic Four” are engaged
NEW YORK – The news is “Fantastic.” A spokeswoman for Kate Mara confirmed Monday that…
DuVernay talks with Winfrey about Trump, race, her new film
LOS ANGELES – Ava DuVernay doesn’t want to talk about Donald Trump’s election. Her feelings…
Woody Harrelson goes live from London, talks ‘Star Wars’
LONDON – Woody Harrelson is trying to do something that’s never been done before, although…
Ivanka Trump lays groundwork for policy role in Washington
DES MOINES, Iowa – She may not be working in the White House, but that…
Piano Guys say inaugural performance isn’t Trump endorsement
NEW YORK – The Piano Guys are saying their decision to perform at an event…
Review: Depravity on display in ‘Homesick for Another World’
“Homesick for Another World” (Penguin Press), by Ottessa Moshfegh Ottessa Moshfegh’s story collection, “Homesick for…
Springsteen cover band changes tune, won’t play at gala
TRENTON, N.J. – A Bruce Springsteen cover band has changed its tune about performing at…
Blue Jay Josh Donaldson dons extensions, adopts a new accent for ‘Vikings’
TORONTO – With his warrior-like hairdo and passion for history and “Vikings,” Toronto Blue Jays…
Book Review: ‘Little Deaths’ by Emma Flint is mesmerizing
“Little Deaths” (Hachette Books), by Emma Flint “Little Deaths,” Emma Flint’s mesmerizing debut, works well…
‘Momentous changes’ push back release for Ivanka Trump book
NEW YORK – Citing “momentous changes” in her life, like her father being elected president,…
‘Keeping Up with the Joneses’ among new DVD releases for the week ending Jan. 21
A look at some DVDs scheduled to be released in the weeks ahead. For the…