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Trump turns Lauer firing into occasion to blast ‘Fake News’
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump turned the firing of NBC’s Matt Lauer into a fresh…
‘Coco’ draws Latino audiences, others with theme of family
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The day before Thanksgiving, a predominantly Latino audience packed an Albuquerque theatre…
The Latest: Natalie Morales ‘shocked’ by Matt Lauer firing
NEW YORK – The Latest on NBC News’ firing of longtime “Today” show host Matt…
The Latest: Keillor issues new statement on allegations
MINNEAPOLIS – The Latest on the firing of Garrison Keillor over an allegation of inappropriate…
Modest Mouse singer sued over 2016 traffic wreck
PORTLAND, Ore. – The lead singer of the alternative rock band Modest Mouse was sued…
Lauer expresses sorrow, regret after sexual misconduct allegations
NEW YORK – Matt Lauer says he is “truly sorry” to anyone he is hurt…
Lightning strikes Uffizi Gallery in Florence, no art damaged
MILAN – The Uffizi Gallery in Florence was struck by lightning before dawn Thursday, setting…
Artist says ‘misunderstanding’ behind use of photos in Calgary-funded art piece
CALGARY – An artist has apologized for using photos of a comedian and others without…
‘Fans deserve a fair shot:’ Alberta proposes help for online ticket buyers
EDMONTON – Alberta plans to bring in rules to ban ticket-gobbling software bots that shut…
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Bestsellers
Bestselling Books Week Ending 11/26/17 HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Rooster Bar” by John Grisham (Doubleday)…
Comedians reflect on industry in wake of growing sexual harassment scandal
For weeks, allegations of lurid, predatory sexual behaviour committed by powerful Hollywood executives, morning-show hosts…
WALL STREET JOURNAL-BEST SELLERS
Bestselling Books Week Ended November 19. FICTION 1. “The Getaway” (DWK ?12) by Jeff Kinney…
Playwright Israel Horovitz faces harassment allegations
NEW YORK – Award-winning playwright-screenwriter Israel Horovitz, who faces multiple allegations of sexual harassment, has…
Deck the TV schedule with Rudolph, Stefani and ‘Love’
LOS ANGELES – Welcome back, Donner and Blitzen! And thanks for bringing along Gwen Stefani,…
Japan’s Emperor Akihito to abdicate on April 30, 2019
TOKYO – Japan’s much admired Emperor Akihito is set to abdicate on April 30, 2019,…
Midler to Rivera: Apologize for alleged sexual assault
LOS ANGELES – Bette Midler renewed an allegation of 1970s sexual misconduct against Geraldo Rivera…
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle greet fans in English city
LONDON – Chanting “Harry, Harry!” and “Meghan, Meghan,” hundreds of people lined the streets of…
Jimmy Kimmel, Senate candidate Roy Moore feud on Twitter
LOS ANGELES – Late night host Jimmy Kimmel stepped up his feud with U.S. Senate…
‘Embarrassed’ Geraldo Rivera apologizes for ‘tawdry’ memoir
NEW YORK – Geraldo Rivera is apologizing for a memoir published a quarter-century ago that…
BC National Award for Canadian Non-Fiction short list revealed
Books about concussions in hockey, the future of Canada, the struggles of an Indigenous community…
It’s official: Neil Young returns home for Coronation Hall show in Omemee, Ont.
OMEMEE, Ont. – Neil Young is officially headed back to his hometown of Omemee, Ont.,…
Quick firing not an option in political sex-misconduct cases
NEW YORK – When sexual misconduct allegations surface in the private sector, a boss can…
Judge says Canadian’s lawsuit against Weinstein considered served
TORONTO – A lawsuit brought by a Ontario actress against Harvey Weinstein can be considered…
Judd: Women will persevere in fighting sexual harassment
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Actress Ashley Judd, whose claims against a Hollywood mogul helped set off…