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Court finds parts of anti-riot law violate free speech
RICHMOND, Va. – A federal appeals court on Monday upheld the convictions of two members…
Polanski’s request to restore film academy membership denied
LOS ANGELES – A judge on Tuesday denied Roman Polanski’s request to restore his membership…
‘There is a communication problem’: back-to-school headaches in Quebec
MONTREAL – A private high school on Montreal’s south shore sent an entire Grade 7…
Julia Reed, chronicler of Southern life and food, dies at 59
GREENVILLE, Miss. – Julia Reed, who wrote about food and culture in the South and…
The Latest: Philippines allows partial reopening in capital
MANILA, Philippines — Fitness gyms, barber shops and internet cafes were allowed to reopen partly…
Art Basel cancels annual Miami event due to virus
MIAMI – The high brow Art Basel fair, known for glamorous parties and celebrity sightings,…
New Brunswick party leaders say province doesn’t have enough people
FREDERICTON – New Brunswick’s Progressive Conservative and Liberal party leaders vowed on Friday to increase…
From ‘Ammonite’ to ‘Shiva Baby’: 10 buzzy films headed to the Toronto film fest
TORONTO – The pandemic-tailored Toronto International Film Festival may be slimmer with star-free streets this…
‘Be 4 You Go, See Elmo’: Chicago tombstone maker endures
CHICAGO – Elmo’s has been making tombstones on the South Side of Chicago for more…
Iran airs televised confession of wrestler after Trump tweet
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Iran has broadcast the televised confession of a wrestler facing…
Review: Novel ‘Monogamy’ explores unconditional love
“Monogamy,” by Sue Miller (HarperCollins) Even after reading all 338-plus pages of Sue Miller’s new…
Aurora names new CEO, expects up to $1.8B in goodwill impairment charges
Aurora Cannabis Inc. has a new leader just as the company is bracing itself to…
Belarus activist resists effort to deport her to Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine – A leading opposition activist in Belarus was held on the border with…
Oscars set inclusion standards for best picture category
In an historic move, the Oscars are raising the inclusion bar for best picture nominees…
B.C. parents calling for remote learning options, fear kids will lose spots
VANCOUVER – Parents keeping their children home from schools that offer limited or no remote…
A full list of 2020 Toronto film festival titles, with descriptions
The 2020 Toronto International Film Festival started Thursday and runs through Sept. 19 with about…
Oscars diversity criteria ‘not about exclusion’ say leaders
Any change to the Oscars is going get people talking, so the leaders of the…
Longtime San Francisco benefactor Ann Getty dies at 79
SAN FRANCISCO – Ann Getty, a longtime benefactor of the arts and culture in San…
Chicago museum to receive emergency grant during pandemic
CHICAGO – The Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago has been named among 12 art…
A sweep for ‘Schitt’s Creek,’ ‘Succession’ tops Emmy Awards
LOS ANGELES – “Schitt’s Creek,” the little Canadian show about a fish-out-of-water family, made history…
Plaque symbolizing Thai democracy removed in less than a day
BANGKOK – A plaque honouring struggles for democracy in Thailand was removed from a royal…
Quirky Canadian comedy ‘Schitt’s Creek’ takes Emmys by storm with comedy sweep
TORONTO – The fish-out-of-water Canadian sitcom “Schitt’s Creek” made history for its swan song season…
2 antiquities dealers charged with defrauding buyers
NEW YORK – Two dealers of ancient art were indicted Tuesday for allegedly creating fake…
In Miami Beach, live theatre returns – in vacant storefronts
NEW YORK – This fall, the seven deadly sins will be found all along an…