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Movie Review: ‘Leave the World Behind’ is a terrific blend of thriller, disaster and satire
Imagine that it’s close to midnight and there’s a knock at the door of your…
Virginia state art museum returns 44 pieces authorities determined were stolen or looted
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia’s state-run fine arts museum has begun the process of returning…
A grantmaker is betting a TV show for teen girls can help narrow the STEM gender gap
Dallas philanthropist Lyda Hill has devoted much of her giving to tackling social problems through…
College Board revises AP Black studies class set to launch in 2024
The College Board on Wednesday released an updated framework for its new Advanced Placement African…
Norman Lear, producer of TV’s ‘All in the Family’ and influential liberal advocate, has died at 101
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Norman Lear, the writer, director and producer who revolutionized prime time…
Norman Lear, producer of TV’s ‘All in the Family’ and influential liberal advocate, has died at 101
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Norman Lear, the writer, director and producer who revolutionized prime time…
2023 (Taylor’s Version): The year in pop culture
In weather terminology, they call it “rapid intensification” — the process by which a storm…
An appreciation: How Norman Lear changed television – and with it American life – in the 1970s
NEW YORK (AP) — In many American living rooms, the 1960s didn’t really begin until…
British poet and self-professed ‘anarchist’ Benjamin Zephaniah dies at age 65
LONDON (AP) — Benjamin Zephaniah, a British poet, political activist and actor who drew huge…
Two charged with murder of Quebecer Daniel Langlois and partner in Dominica
MONTREAL – Two men have been charged in the death of Quebec-born film entrepreneur Daniel…
TIFF cuts 12 full-time staff members, cites pandemic and SAG-AFTRA strike as factors
TORONTO – The Toronto International Film Festival shed 12 full-time staff members across various departments…
National Chief Woodhouse thanks family, teachings for getting her to top job
Cindy Woodhouse, the new national chief of the Assembly of First Nations, says her relatives…
AP PHOTOS: 2023 images show violence and vibrance in Latin America
A little girl perches on the shoulder of her mom, whose eyes fill with trepidation…
Michigan State selects UNC-Chapel Hill chancellor as next president
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State University named the chancellor of the University of North…
Massachusetts attorney general files civil rights lawsuit against white nationalist group
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts’ attorney general has filed a lawsuit accusing a white nationalist group…
Police still investigating motive of UNLV shooting; school officials cancel classes, finals
Three University of Nevada, Las Vegas faculty members died this week and another was critically…
Liz Magill, U. Penn’s president, and board chair resign as antisemitism testimony draws backlash
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The University of Pennsylvania’s president has resigned amid pressure from donors…
Kwamé Ryan to become music director of Charlotte Symphony in 2024-25
Kwamé Ryan was hired Tuesday as music director of the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra in North…
AP Breakthrough Entertainer: Reneé Rapp has always known what she wants – and isn’t afraid to say no
LOS ANGELES (AP) — For a 23-year-old, Reneé Rapp has had a lot of practice…
AP Breakthrough Entertainer: Ayo Edebiri is rising to the top, and she’s bringing her friends along
In 2023, Ayo Edebiri was everywhere. This year alone, the 28-year-old Emmy-nominated actor starred in…
The AP names its five Breakthrough Entertainers of 2023
NEW YORK (AP) — In this big year of entertainment — think “Barbenheimer,” the twin…
Andre Braugher, Emmy-winning actor who starred in ‘Homicide’ and ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine,’ dies at 61
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Andre Braugher, the Emmy-winning actor who would master gritty drama for…
Colombia investigates the killing of a Hmong American comedian and activist in Medellin
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombian authorities on Wednesday were investigating the alleged kidnapping and murder…
Coming home, staying home: ‘Apollo 13’ and ‘Home Alone’ among 25 films picked for national registry
Houston, we have a problem: Where’s Kevin? Perhaps the ultimate coming-home movie, “Apollo 13,” and…