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Lawyer argues Meta can’t be held liable for gunmaker’s Instagram posts in Uvalde families’ lawsuit
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A lawsuit filed by families of the Uvalde school shooting victims…
Singer Tamar Braxton says she ‘almost died’ in weekend accident
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Singer, actor and reality TV star Tamar Braxton said Tuesday that…
Newspapers are rescued from closure in Wyoming and South Dakota as buyers swoop in
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A dozen recently shuttered newspapers across Wyoming and South Dakota…
Laufey’s new album, ‘A Matter of Time,’ explores anger, love and more
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Long before the Icelandic Chinese artist Laufey became recognized the world…
ATP partners with TikTok to capitalize on the rise of behind-the-scenes content
NEW YORK (AP) — The newest popular influencer on TikTok’s “For You” page might be…
Police target Nickelback fans in B.C., nab 18 alleged drunk drivers
LAKE COWICHAN — Police on Vancouver Island say roadside checks set up for a Nickelback…
Las Vegas tourism is down. Some blame Trump’s tariffs and immigration crackdown
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Tourism in Las Vegas is slumping this summer, with resorts and…
Movie theatre business grew in 2024, but still short of pre-pandemic highs: StatCan
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says movie theatre business grew in 2024 but still hadn’t reached…
Las Vegas tourism is down. Some blame Trump’s tariffs and immigration crackdown
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Tourism in Las Vegas is slumping this summer, with resorts and…
Jules Witcover, reporter best known for ‘Politics Today’ column, dies at 98
WASHINGTON (AP) — Jules Witcover, who cowrote one of the nation’s leading political columns for…
‘Ketamine Queen’ accused of selling fatal dose to Matthew Perry agrees to plead guilty
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A woman known as the “Ketamine Queen,” charged with selling Matthew…
Second trial in killing of rapper Young Dolph starts in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The trial of a man charged with organizing the daytime ambush…
FTC sues ticket reseller, saying it illegally exceeded purchase limits for Taylor Swift, other shows
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit Monday against a ticket broker, alleging the…
Cable’s MSNBC will change its name later this year as part of corporate divorce from NBC
Changing its mind about keeping its name, the MSNBC news network said Monday it will…
The story behind Devo’s ‘Whip It’ and their misunderstood legacy
NEW YORK (AP) — You know the band Devo, right? The guys with the funny…
Saskatchewan’s excitement around Chappell Roan lands on late-night TV circuit
The excitement in Saskatchewan around American pop singer Chappell Roan and her latest song appears…
Terence Stamp, British actor who portrayed General Zod in early Superman films, dies at 87
LONDON (AP) — Terence Stamp, the British actor who often played the role of a…
‘Weapons’ maintains top spot in second weekend, scaring off newcomer ‘Nobody 2’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Weapons” scared its way to the top of the box office…
From apps to matchmaking: the diverse ways some American Muslims navigate finding marriage partners
Nura Maznavi got a kick out of learning that New York City Muslim mayoral candidate…
With the Bayeux Tapestry that tells of their long rivalry, France and Britain are making nice
BAYEUX, France (AP) — For centuries, the storytelling masterpiece has been a source of wonder…
Greg Iles, Mississippi author of ‘Natchez Burning’ trilogy, dies of cancer at 65
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Greg Iles, the Mississippi author of the “Natchez Burning” trilogy and…
Trump administration agrees to keep DC police chief in place, but with immigration enforcement order
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration on Friday reversed course and agreed to leave the…
Bolivian voters are hungry for change – and disillusioned by the options ahead of election
LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — The campaign billboards adorning the streets of Bolivia for Sunday’s…
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Trump leaves Alaska summit with Putin empty-handed after failing to reach a deal to end…