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High court to hear case about Andy Warhol art, Prince photo
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court agreed Monday to review a copyright dispute involving works…
Travis Scott accused of violating Astroworld suits gag order
HOUSTON (AP) — Attorneys for some of those killed and injured during last year’s deadly…
Staley, who led growth of Ransom Center archive, dies at 86
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Thomas Staley, who led the University of Texas Harry Ransom Center…
Party’s over: Dubai’s monthslong Expo 2020 comes to a close
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The world’s fair in Dubai, a tech-saturated site teeming…
Oscars producer says police offered to arrest Will Smith
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Oscars producer Will Packer said Los Angeles police were ready to…
Will Smith’s slap sparks debate on defense of Black women
NEW YORK (AP) — It started with a Black man slapping another Black man on…
Cuomo files suit against NY ethics board over book profits
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday filed a lawsuit…
Fashion photographer Patrick Demarchelier dies at age 78
NEW YORK (AP) — Patrick Demarchelier, the French-born photographer known for his high fashion images…
Meet Jon Batiste, new Grammy winner with plenty going on
NEW YORK (AP) — Jon Batiste wears so many hats he may need a closet…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Mariupol’s dead put at 5,000 as Ukraine braces in the east ANDRIIVKA, Ukraine (AP) —…
Black film orgs call out director for saying who tells Black stories ‘doesn’t matter’
TORONTO – Several organizations dedicated to advancing Black talent onscreen say comments from documentarian Barry…
Muscogee return South nearly 200 years after forced removal
OXFORD, Ala. (AP) — Native Americans whose ancestors were forced out of the Southeast almost…
Kevin Spacey asks judge to axe Anthony Rapp’s sex abuse suit
NEW YORK (AP) — Actor Kevin Spacey asked a judge Friday to throw out actor…
What happens in divorce when digital bullying is in play?
NEW YORK (AP) — After Emily Pina’s parents separated, the 27-year-old in Phoenix said she…
Bangladesh, Nepal celebrate new years after pandemic pause
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — After a two-year break, thousands of people in Bangladesh and Nepal…
Hundreds of arts organizations to receive emergency funding
NEW YORK (AP) — A coalition of arts organizations is distributing more than $4 million…
Pleas from small businesses for debt help pepper Freeland’s post-budget tour
OTTAWA – Small business owners have made a plea to the federal finance minister to…
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…
For ‘Fantastic Beasts’ series, a case of diminishing returns
“Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore” got off to a less than magical start in…
California inmates study at 1st college based behind bars
SAN QUENTIN, Calif. (AP) — Behind a fortress wall and razor wire and a few…
Johnny Depp on stand: Ex-wife Heard’s allegations ‘heinous’
FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — Actor Johnny Depp told jurors Tuesday that he felt compelled to…
Florida Gov DeSantis pushes to end Disney self-government
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday asked the Legislature to repeal…
Lawyer: Kardashians conspired to end Blac Chyna reality show
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kris Jenner falsely accused Blac Chyna of physically abusing Jenner’s son…
Michelle Obama to address democracy summit June 13 in LA
WASHINGTON (AP) — Michelle Obama will deliver the keynote address at a democracy summit sponsored…