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TIFF to screen controversial ‘Russians at War’ after halting shows amid protest
TORONTO — The Toronto International Film Festival has rescheduled screenings of controversial documentary “Russians at…
Japan celebrates record Emmy wins for ‘Shogun’
TOKYO (AP) — Japan erupted with joy Monday as the samurai series “Shogun” won a…
Former BBC presenter Huw Edwards arrives for sentencing hearing on indecent image charges
LONDON (AP) — A former top BBC news presenter arrived at court Monday to be…
How Connie Chung launched a generation of Asian American girls named ‘Connie’ – and had no idea
NEW YORK (AP) — Some public figures are honored with namesake buildings or monuments. Veteran…
Former prominent BBC news anchor gets suspended sentence for indecent images of children on phone
LONDON (AP) — Former BBC news anchor Huw Edwards, once one of the most prominent…
Connie Chung launched a generation of Asian American girls named Connie. She had no idea
NEW YORK (AP) — Some public figures are honored with namesake buildings or monuments. Veteran…
Control of the Murdoch media empire could be at stake in a closed-door hearing in Nevada
RENO, Nev. (AP) — A probate court in Nevada is set to begin reviewing evidence…
Looking for the next mystery bestseller? This crime bookstore can solve the case
WINNIPEG — Some 250 coloured tacks pepper a large-scale world map among bookshelves at Whodunit…
For rapper Lil Tecca, there was only ever a ‘Plan A.’ His new album reflects the journey
NEW YORK (AP) — There’s the story everyone knows about Lil Tecca, and then there…
Tito Jackson, member of beloved pop group the Jackson 5, dies at 70
Tito Jackson, one of the brothers who made up the beloved pop group the Jackson…
A New York woman is challenging Miss America, Miss World rules banning mothers from beauty pageants
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York woman is challenging the longstanding rules of Miss…
A New York woman is challenging Miss America, Miss World rules banning mothers from beauty pageants
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York woman is challenging the longstanding rules of Miss…
Emmy Awards ratings up more than 50 percent, reversing record lows
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Emmys telecast on ABC reached nearly 7 million viewers, a…
Percival Everett and Rachel Kushner are among 6 Booker Prize finalists
LONDON (AP) — American writers Percival Everett and Rachel Kushner are among six finalists shortlisted…
Japan celebrates record Emmy wins for ‘Shogun’
TOKYO (AP) — Japan erupted with joy Monday as the samurai series “Shogun” won a…
Jane’s Addiction cancels its tour after onstage concert fracas
BOSTON (AP) — The alternative rock band Jane’s Addiction has scuttled its latest tour following…
On jury duty, David Letterman auditioned for a role he’s never gotten
NEW YORK (AP) — The longtime host of “The Late Show with David Letterman” found…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ faces federal charges in New York, his lawyer says
NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs faces federal charges in New York, his lawyer…
Emmy Awards ratings up more than 50%, reversing record lows
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Emmys telecast on ABC reached nearly 7 million viewers, a…
Control of Murdoch media empire at stake as hearing to proceed with mogul and children
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Rupert Murdoch and four of his children on Monday went before…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is arrested in New York after federal indictment
NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs, the hip-hop mogul who has faced a stream…
Radio Nikki: Haley launching a weekly SiriusXM radio talk show at least through January
NEW YORK (AP) — Former Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley is launching her own radio…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is expected in court after New York indictment
NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs was expected to appear before a federal judge…
Trudeau loses another Liberal stronghold in Bloc Québécois byelection victory
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has suffered another devastating byelection blow with the loss of a…