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Judge allows Jussie Smollett’s lawyer to stay on the case
CHICAGO (AP) — A judge on Friday said he would not kick one of Jussie…
After court victories, Michael Jackson estate eyes revival
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Michael Jackson’s musical legacy never left, but a kind of…
The Latest: Dallas judge says masks required in courthouses
DALLAS — An administrative court judge has ordered that anyone entering a Dallas County courthouse…
Chinese-Canadian pop star detained on suspicion of rape
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Chinese-Canadian pop star Kris Wu has been detained by Beijing police…
DaBaby booted from Lollapalooza after homophobic comments
CHICAGO (AP) — Rapper DaBaby was cut Sunday from Lollapalooza’s closing lineup following crude and…
A year later, Beirut blast victims push leaders for justice
BEIRUT (AP) — After the massive explosion at Beirut’s port a year ago, only a…
AP Interview: Reddy says Harry, Meghan mulled New Zealand
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The queen’s representative in New Zealand said Prince Harry and…
‘Flower Drum Song’ and screen star Alvin Ing dies at 89
NEW YORK (AP) — Actor and singer Alvin Ing, known for roles on Broadway and…
DeSantis feuds with Biden White House as COVID cases rise
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — It didn’t take much for the White House to set Florida…
DeSantis feuds with Biden White House as COVID cases rise
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — It didn’t take much for the White House to set Florida…
The Latest: Arkansas judge blocks state mask mandate ban
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — An Arkansas judge has temporarily blocked the state from enforcing a…
Indigenous festival back in Montreal, a year after being delayed due to COVID-19
MONTREAL – The Montreal First Peoples’ Festival is back until Aug. 11 at the Place…
With coronavirus rising, ‘The Suicide Squad’ opens softly
NEW YORK (AP) — Moviegoing, once expected to be closer to semi-normal levels by now,…
R&B star R Kelly jurors summoned for sex trafficking trial
NEW YORK (AP) — After several delays, the first phase of the sex trafficking trial…
EXPLAINER: Will we need vaccine passports to do fun things?
NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) — Ready to go out on the town before summer ends? In…
‘CODA’: A landmark crowd-pleaser for a year light on crowds
NEW YORK (AP) — “CODA,” a tender and stirring coming-of-age tale about the only hearing…
A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country
As COVID-19 vaccination rates increase and case numbers drop across the country, the provinces and…
The Latest: New Zealand vows to react fast if delta arrives
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand’s government is warning its citizens to be prepared for…
Dan + Shay found time for reflection after global success
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — More than a year ago, country pop duo Dan + Shay…
203 cases of COVID-19 linked to Chicago’s Lollapalooza
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago health officials on Thursday reported 203 cases of COVID-19 connected to…
Chisox, Yanks go deep into corn; Field of Dreams hosts more
DYERSVILLE, Iowa (AP) — As the bus carried the New York Yankees through the cornfields…
James Hormel, first openly gay U.S. ambassador, dies at 88
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — James Hormel, the first openly gay U.S. ambassador and a philanthropist…
Canadian Rory (The Red King) MacDonald loses PFL semifinal by unanimous decision
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – Canadian welterweight Rory (The Red King) MacDonald’s bid for a US$1-million payday…
‘Free Guy’ gives box office a lift, opening with $28.4M
NEW YORK (AP) — “Free Guy,”an action comedy starring Ryan Reynolds as a background character…