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Author A.S. Byatt, who wrote best-seller ‘Possession’ and had a beetle named after her, dies at 87
LONDON (AP) — British author A.S. Byatt, who wove history, myth and a sharp eye…
Golden Globes find new home at CBS after years of scandal
NEW YORK (AP) — The Golden Globes have found a new broadcast home at CBS…
Censored art from around the world finds a second opportunity at a Barcelona museum for banned works
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — A drawing of a nude Donald Trump. A punching bag sculpture…
Russian doctors call for release of imprisoned artist who protested Ukraine war
LONDON (AP) — More than 100 Russian doctors signed an open letter published Saturday that…
A year after a mass shooting at an LGBTQ+ nightclub, community feels supported but says work remains
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — After the mass shooting last November at an LGBTQ+ nightclub…
Russia puts Ukrainian winner of Eurovision Song Contest on wanted list
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia has placed a Ukrainian singer who won the 2016 Eurovision Song…
Colman Domingo’s time is now
NEW YORK (AP) — Colman Domingo has a commanding physical presence, an expressive face and…
A$AP Rocky must stand trial on charges he fired gun at former friend, judge rules
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Los Angeles judge ruled Monday that there is enough evidence…
Documentary about Buffy Sainte-Marie wins International Emmy Award
NEW YORK – A documentary about folk legend Buffy Sainte-Marie, made before her Indigenous ancestry…
Prince Harry drops ceremonial puck for Canucks as lead up to 2025 Invictus Games
VANCOUVER – Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, performed the ceremonial puck drop at the…
‘Slap in the face’: Indigenous women’s group reacts to Emmy win for Sainte-Marie film
A group of Indigenous women says the International Emmy Award for a documentary about folk…
New York jury awards $1.68 billion to women who accused writer and director Toback of sexual abuse
A New York jury on Wednesday awarded $1.68 billion in damages to 40 women who…
Native American storytellers enjoying a rare spotlight, a moment they hope can be more than that
NEW YORK (AP) — The financial crisis of 2008 hit Mary Kathryn Nagle differently. As…
Susan Sarandon, Melissa Barrera dropped from Hollywood companies after comments on Israel-Hamas war
NEW YORK (AP) — Oscar-winning actor Susan Sarandon and “Scream” star Melissa Barrera were each…
‘This is my life’: Buffy Sainte-Marie pushes against doubts over Indigenous ancestry
Buffy Sainte-Marie is pushing back on a news report that questions her Indigenous heritage, maintaining…
Montreal Carabins quarterback Senecal captures Hec Crighton Trophy
KINGSTON, Ont. – A historic first for Jonathan Senecal. The Montreal Carabins quarterback captured the…
Gaza shrinks for Palestinians seeking refuge. 4 stories offer a glimpse into a diminished world
BEIRUT (AP) — Gaza has always been a small, crowded space with hardly any exits.…
Palestinians in Gaza seeking refuge from war find their world is shrinking. They say nowhere is safe
BEIRUT (AP) — Gaza has always been a small, crowded space with hardly any exits.…
Daryl Hall is suing John Oates over plan to sell stake in joint venture. A judge has paused the sale
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Daryl Hall has sued his longtime music partner John Oates, arguing…
Tiffany Haddish arrested on suspicion of DUI in Beverly Hills
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Tiffany Haddish was arrested Friday on suspicion of driving under…
Marty Krofft, of producing pair that put ‘H.R. Pufnstuf’ and the Osmonds on TV, dies at 86
NEW YORK (AP) — Marty Krofft, a TV producer known for imaginative children’s shows such…
Why do they give? Donors speak about what moves them and how they plan end-of-year donations
What motivates people to donate to charities or causes they care about is often deeply…
How a group of ancient sculptures sparked a dispute between Greece and the UK
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — For decades, Britain and Greece were able to differ, largely politely,…
Book on tribalism in the modern world wins Balsillie Prize for Public Policy
TORONTO – Anthropologist David R. Samson has won the Balsillie Prize for Public Policy for…