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Wizards, Capitals would move to Virginia in tentative deal, Youngkin says. Mystics would stay in DC
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has reached a tentative agreement with the…
Academic arrested in Norway as a Moscow spy confirms his real, Russian name, officials say
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — An academic who entered Norway as a Brazilian citizen and was…
Andre Braugher died from lung cancer, rep for ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ and ‘Homicide’ star says
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Andre Braugher died from lung cancer, a representative said Thursday. When…
King Charles pays light-hearted tribute to comedian Barry Humphries at Sydney memorial service
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — King Charles III paid a light-hearted tribute to the late Barry…
Sports fan Trump hits UFC fights and big games to try to put his 2024 nomination in a headlock
NEW YORK (AP) — After Donald Trump attended South Carolina’s annual Palmetto Bowl, video of…
Prince Harry claims vindication in court victory as judge finds British tabloid hacked his phone
LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry’s phone was hacked by journalists and private investigators working for…
US returns to Greece 30 ancient artifacts worth $3.7 million, including marble statues
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — The United States on Friday returned to Greece 30 ancient artifacts,…
Court upholds $75,000 in fines against Alex Jones for missing Sandy Hook case deposition
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut appeals court on Friday upheld $75,000 in fines against…
Cambodia welcomes the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s plan to return looted antiquities
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Cambodia has welcomed the announcement that New York’s Metropolitan Museum…
Maury Povich receives lifetime achievement award from wife Connie Chung at Daytime Emmys
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Maury Povich received the Daytime Emmys Lifetime Achievement Honor on Saturday…
Prolific Chicago sculptor whose public works explored civil rights, Richard Hunt dies at 88
CHICAGO (AP) — Richard Hunt, a prolific Chicago artist who was the first Black sculptor…
Year in review: A look at news events in December 2023
A look at news events in December 2023: 1 –Israel’s war with Hamas resumed in…
Your autograph, Mr. Caro? Ahead of 50th anniversary, ‘Power Broker’ author feels like a movie star
NEW YORK (AP) — Since the release a year ago of the acclaimed documentary “Turn…
University of Northern B.C. to offer bachelor’s degree in Nisga’a language
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – A new bachelor of arts degree in Nisga’a language fluency will…
Chris Christie’s next book, coming in February, asks ‘What Would Reagan Do?’
NEW YORK (AP) — Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, a candidate for the Republican…
Playing live, ‘Nutcracker’ musicians bring unseen signature to holiday staple
PHOENIX (AP) — Musicians in a cramped space under a Phoenix stage send up the…
The color purple: It’s a new movie and an old hue that’s rich in meaning and history
NEW YORK (AP) — “I think it pisses God off if you walk by the…
ACLU of Montana challenges law defining the word ‘sex’ in state code as only male or female
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The ACLU of Montana has filed a lawsuit challenging a law…
McGill announces $3,000 award to offset tuition hike for out-of-province students
MONTREAL – McGill University will offer a $3,000 annual award to new undergraduate students from…
AP’s top music documentaries of 2023: Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, WHAM! and more – and where to watch
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Looking for something to watch this holiday season? While Barbenheimer is…
How Carey Mulligan became Felicia Montealegre in ‘Maestro’
Carey Mulligan recently realized that she’s spent much of her professional career holding back. That…
High school student revived with defibrillator after collapsing at New York basketball game
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — A western New York high school student was revived with an…
Movie Review: ‘The Color Purple’ is a stirring big-screen musical powered by its spectacular cast
Exuberant performances from a cast led by Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson and Danielle Brooks…
Oscars shortlists revealed: Here are the films one step closer to a nomination
The “Barbie” power ballad “I’m Just Ken” and AP and Frontline’s documentary “20 Days in…