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Pompeii: Rebirth of Italy’s dead city that nearly died again
POMPEII, Italy (AP) — In a few horrible hours, Pompeii was turned from a vibrant…
The top 10 audiobooks on Audible.com
Nonfiction 1. Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown, narrated by the author (Random House…
New this week: ‘Law & Order,’ Madea and Tears for Fears
Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV,…
Oscars slim down, will hand out 8 awards ahead of broadcast
NEW YORK (AP) — To combat slumping ratings, the Oscars are undergoing a radical slimming…
Osheaga adds Arkells, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Charli XCX to summer music festival
MONTREAL – The Osheaga Music and Arts Festival is touting a stacked lineup for a…
Parents of baby among 5 who died in suspected mass overdose
DENVER (AP) — The five people who died of suspected fentanyl overdoses in a suburban…
A trove of artifacts recovered from the black market goes on display in Naples
NAPLES, Italy (AP) — Hundreds of once-missing artifacts, hunted down over decades by a special…
Russia conflict separates GOP traditionalists from newcomers
NEW YORK (AP) — As Russia intensified its aggression toward neighboring Ukraine earlier this week,…
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week
A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of…
Munich, Rotterdam may fire Gergiev, London drops Bolshoi
NEW YORK (AP) — Munich Mayor Dieter Reiter has threatened to remove Valery Gergiev as…
Man cleared in author’s 1981 rape sues NY over conviction
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — The man who served 16 years in prison for the 1981…
Tories to pick leader Sept. 10, World War worries: In The News for March 3
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart…
Russia’s war spurs corporate exodus, exposes business risks
LONDON (AP) — Car factories idled, beer stopped flowing, furniture and fashion orders ceased, and…
Anna Netrebko out of Met Opera over her support of Putin
NEW YORK (AP) — Soprano Anna Netrebko withdrew from her future engagements at the Metropolitan…
Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder makes solo outing a group project
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Technically, Eddie Vedder’s new album and tour are a solo project.…
Amazon places bet on streaming, fast-paced music awards show
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Amazon has seen solid returns from its investment in streaming live…
Artists and organization across Canada support Ukraine; condemn Russia
Artists and arts organizations across Canada are working on shows in support of Ukraine while…
Dolly Parton, James Patterson – in words and music
LA VERGNE, Tennessee (AP) — Sometimes even Dolly Parton has a hard time keeping up…
‘We want to win’: Democrats face choice in key Senate race
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — John Fetterman was sitting, alone, in the corridor outside the hotel…
Morgan Wallen wins at ACM Awards; Lambert wins top prize
Morgan Wallen won album of the year at the Academy of Country Music Awards on…
Timeline of events since Jussie Smollett reported attack
CHICAGO (AP) — Jussie Smollett will be sentenced Thursday for his conviction on charges that…
Ex-‘American Idol’ star charged in fatal crash still in jail
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — The former “American Idol” contestant accused of barreling into a man…
EXPLAINER: What charges did Jussie Smollett face at trial?
CHICAGO (AP) — The twists, turns and oddities of the legal saga surrounding Jussie Smollett’s…
Jussie Smollett sentenced to 150 days in jail in fake attack
CHICAGO (AP) — A judge sentenced Jussie Smollett to 150 days in jail Thursday, branding…