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Author Mac Barnett named new National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature
NEW YORK (AP) — The new National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature i s a…
Film director found guilty of sexual assault in France’s first big #MeToo trial
PARIS (AP) — A Paris court found a filmmaker guilty of sexual assault on French…
Film director found guilty of sexual assault in France’s first big MeToo trial
PARIS (AP) — A Paris court has found a filmmaker guilty of sexual assault on…
WWE continues to expand its social media reach with Royal Rumble
NEW YORK (AP) — WWE continues to expand its social media reach as its successful…
Book Review: Chris Hayes’ ‘Sirens’ Call’ is a thorough look at the fight for attention in modern age
It’s no new big news that we’re living in an era of distraction. States are…
Giller Prize parts ways with sponsor Scotiabank after more than a year of protests
TORONTO — The Giller Prize has parted ways with its lead sponsor Scotiabank more than…
Chief justice on mission to bring Supreme Court ‘closer to Canadians’ as it turns 150
VICTORIA — Canada’s chief justice said he wanted to “bring the Supreme Court closer to…
Super Bowl week: Stars and athletes bring buzz into New Orleans before big game in the Big Easy
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Super Bowl isn’t just a game on Sunday. It’ll involve…
Percival Everett’s ‘James’ among nominees on the long list for the PEN/Faulkner fiction prize
NEW YORK (AP) — Percival Everett’s “James” is up for another literary award — the…
Super Bowl week: Stars and athletes bring buzz into in New Orleans before big game in the Big Easy
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Super Bowl isn’t just a game on Sunday. It’ll involve…
Beyoncé announces 2025 ‘Cowboy Carter’ stadium tour, fresh off Grammy wins
LOS ANGELES (AP) — This ain’t just Texas — it’s also the U.S. and Europe.…
Michael Johnson’s new Grand Slam Track signs deal for Peacock and The CW to show races
BURBANK, Calif. (AP) — Michael Johnson’s new track league has struck a media deal for…
Percival Everett’s ‘James’ among nominees on the long list for the PEN/Faulkner fiction prize
NEW YORK (AP) — Percival Everett’s “James” is up for another literary award — the…
Lawyers for Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni get a reality check from federal judge
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge presiding over the heated public feud between actors…
Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar led one of the best Grammys in years. Has the awards show transformed?
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Grammy Awards have long been criticized over a lack of…
Woman’s lawsuits say sci-fi author Neil Gaiman repeatedly sexually assaulted her
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A woman from New Zealand has filed three civil lawsuits accusing…
Woman’s lawsuits say sci-fi author Neil Gaiman repeatedly sexually assaulted her
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A woman from New Zealand has filed three civil lawsuits against…
A 1714 Stradivarius violin up for auction could become most expensive music instrument ever sold
NEW YORK (AP) — A violin made by the famed Antonio Stradivari in 1714 has…
From urban bars to country weddings, Moroccan folk singers break barriers and keep traditions alive
SIDI YAHYA ZAER, Morocco (AP) — Mbarka Moullablad’s family frowned when she first told them…
A$AP Rocky accuser ends a long slog on the witness stand and lashes out at ‘annoying’ defense lawyer
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A former friend who alleges rapper A$AP Rocky fired a gun…
A$AP Rocky accuser ends a long slog on the witness stand and lashes out at ‘annoying’ defense lawyer
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A former friend who alleges rapper A$AP Rocky fired a gun…
Paradox Museum Miami takes guests through a 21st century funhouse of mind-boggling illusions
MIAMI (AP) — Art gallery, science exhibition and 21st century funhouse, Paradox Museum Miami takes…
Japan game maker Nintendo reports lower profit as demand for Switch consoles wanes
TOKYO (AP) — Nintendo’s profits tumbled as sales of its Switch console lost momentum, prompting…
Paradox Museum Miami takes guests through a 21st century funhouse of mind-boggling illusions
MIAMI (AP) — Art gallery, science exhibition and 21st century funhouse, Paradox Museum Miami takes…