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‘Hyperbolic’: Longtime Edmonton charity questions “anti-Albertan” inquiry
EDMONTON – An established Edmonton charity that has supported philanthropy in the community for more…
College president wants founder’s name removed from building
MINNEAPOLIS – The president of a private liberal arts college in Minnesota is asking his…
Young Venetians volunteer after flood of their lifetimes
VENICE, Italy – As soon as waters receded from this week’s devastating flood, about 50…
Jon Voight, Alison Krauss honoured with national medals
WASHINGTON – Oscar-winning actor Jon Voight, singer and musician Alison Krauss and mystery writer James…
A tour inside a Broadway theatre is the place to geek out
NEW YORK – Walking into a Broadway theatre at show time is something special —…
Vancouver directing duo named first co-winners of the $100K Siminovitch Prize
Maiko Yamamoto and James Long are no strangers to sharing the spotlight. Over more than…
Louisiana city seeks residents’ help to mark 300th year
OPELOUSAS, La. – Opelousas (op-uh-LOO-suhs) will celebrate its tricentennial in 2020 and the community is…
Francophone SOCAN gala to honour Charlotte Cardin, Kaytranada, Banx & Ranx
MONTREAL — Charlotte Cardin, Kaytranada, Banx & Ranx and Richard Séguin are among the music…
In ‘The Wedding Banquet,’ a queer landmark is reborn for today
NEW YORK (AP) — The filmmaker Andrew Ahn grew up in what he calls “a…
Nate Bargatze will host the 2025 Emmy Awards
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Stand-up comedian Nate Bargatze will host the 77th Emmy Awards, CBS…
Spotify says it’s back after an hourslong outage disrupts thousands of users
NEW YORK (AP) — Spotify experienced a widespread outage Wednesday — with tens of thousands…
Spotify says it’s back after an hourslong outage disrupts thousands of users
NEW YORK (AP) — Spotify experienced a widespread outage Wednesday — with tens of thousands…
Director, Beyond the Fringe star Jonathan Miller dies at 85
LONDON – Jonathan Miller, the polymath British stage director, filmmaker and comedian who co-created groundbreaking…
Honolulu Museum of Art’s Spalding House on sale for $15M
HONOLULU – The Honolulu Museum of Art put its Spalding House property on the market…
Hockey reckoning amid renewed call for independent body to probe abuse
VANCOUVER – Amid a reckoning in the NHL and mounting allegations of abuse and harassment…
Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan on reteaming for ‘Sinners’
Ryan Coogler was the one who convinced Michael B. Jordan he could be a movie…
Research team to take fresh look at delicate artifacts
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Sandals and baskets that have withstood the ravages of time will be…
Sneakers star at glamorous parties around Art Basel Miami
MIAMI – Fashion has always played a starring role at the glamorous weeklong parties surrounding…
Belafonte recalls Horne’s activism as Solange is honoured
NEW YORK – Lena Horne was a fierce advocate for civil rights in her later…
Beshear fills more high-level jobs for his administration
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky Gov.-elect Andy Beshear filled more high-level jobs in his upcoming administration…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EST
Saudi gunman tweeted against US before naval base shooting PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) — The Saudi…
Tribeca Festival sets lineup with Miley Cyrus, Billy Joel and Eddie Vedder
NEW YORK (AP) — The 2025 Tribeca Festival will feature a medley of music stars,…
Kyle Lowry among celebs to make onstage cameos in ‘The Nutcracker’
Toronto Raptors all-star Kyle Lowry is set to be a pointe guard in “The Nutcracker.”…
AP News in Brief at 6:04 a.m. EST
UK voters decide who they want to resolve Brexit impasse LONDON (AP) — U.K. voters…