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Billy Crystal and Queen Latifah look marvelous as they headline this year’s Kennedy Center Honors
WASHINGTON (AP) — You know you’ve made a cultural impact when Henry Kissinger quotes your…
After Paris blast crumples building in Left Bank, rescue workers still searching for 1 person
PARIS (AP) — French rescue workers searched Thursday for a person feared missing after a…
Film academy welcomes new members to Board of Governors, now 53% female
Actor Lou Diamond Phillips, film executive Hannah Minghella, “The Woman King” screenwriter Dana Stevens and…
Fashion, star power and a martial aura fuse at Givenchy’s collection at Paris Fashion Week
PARIS (AP) — History, fashion, and star power came together at Givenchy’s latest menswear show…
DeSantis sues Biden administration over university accrediting system
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday that the state has filed…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
The Titan submersible imploded, killing all 5 on board, the US Coast Guard says A…
Canadian heavyweight Arjan Bhullar loses One Championship title in first defence
BANGKOK – Unbeaten Russian Anatoly (Sladkiy) Malykhin stopped Canadian Arjan Bhullar in the third round…
Search for person feared missing after Paris explosion is complicated by debris, unstable building
PARIS (AP) — Paris rescuers are struggling to reach a person feared trapped in a…
West Virginia University approves $7M in staff cuts and a 3% tuition increase
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — With more cuts expected, West Virginia University’s governing board moved forward…
The Oscars best picture rules are changing. Here’s how it’ll affect contenders and movie theaters
The theatrical requirements for movies vying for the Oscars top prize are getting a little…
Jennifer Lawrence on ‘No Hard Feelings,’ the R-rated comedy made with the Oscar winner in mind
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jennifer Lawrence has wanted to do a big comedy for years.…
Family of missing actor Julian Sands releases 1st statement since his hiking disappearance
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (AP) — The family of actor Julian Sands has released its first…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Russian mercenary chief says his forces are rebelling, some left Ukraine and entered Russia city…
‘Mentor to everyone’: Captain killed in Chinook crash was loyal husband, dad, friend
OTTAWA – Capt. Marc Larouche had a calm presence. Being a keen, silent observer of…
Anderson’s couture craftmanship captivates at Loewe for Paris men’s fashion week
PARIS (AP) — A sparkling mist of water from towering fountains cooled overheated VIP guests…
Human remains found in California mountain area where actor Julian Sands disappeared 5 months ago
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (AP) — Hikers found human remains Saturday in a Southern California mountain…
Angela Bassett, Mel Brooks to receive honorary Oscars
Angela Bassett may have gone home empty handed at the Oscars in March, but the…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Biden calls mutiny a ‘struggle within the Russian system’ and says US and NATO played…
DeSantis, appointees to Disney World governing board ask that Disney lawsuit be dismissed
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Attorneys for Gov. Ron DeSantis, a state agency and his appointees…
Rescuers found body in rubble of Paris building that collapsed in explosion
PARIS (AP) — French emergency workers found a body Tuesday in the rubble of a…
Actor Julian Sands died while hiking on California mountain, authorities confirm
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actor Julian Sands, who starred in several Oscar-nominated films in the…
Bluegrass musician who helped popularize song ‘Rocky Top’ dies at 91
HAZARD, Ky. (AP) — Bluegrass musician Bobby Osborne, who helped popularize the song “Rocky Top,”…
‘Alice in Wonderland’ wins big at Dora Mavor Moore Awards
The Dora Mavor Moore Awards followed the white rabbit, handing six statuettes to “Alice in…
Who wants to be a game show host? These days, you already have to be famous
NEW YORK (AP) — When producers of “Wheel of Fortune” named Ryan Seacrest — probably…