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Case postponed for Montreal man RCMP says it fears will commit terrorism offence
MONTREAL – The case of a Montreal man who the RCMP says it fears will commit a terrorism offence has been postponed until next month.
NY exhibits featuring rare photos and mementos mark centennial of Frank Sinatra’s birth
NEW YORK, N.Y. – A couple of New York exhibits are paying homage to the centennial of Frank Sinatra’s birth by displaying rare photographs and mementos, many of them from the family archive.
Obama mourns passing of ‘cool, logical, big-eared’ Nimoy: ‘I loved Spock’
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama said Friday that Leonard Nimoy, who made the sign for “Live long and prosper” famous around the world, achieved that goal during his 83 years on planet Earth.
Bruce Lee biopic springs into action with full involvement from his family
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Legendary martial arts star Bruce Lee is getting the official biopic treatment, daughter Shannon Lee announced Friday.
‘Star Trek’ icon Leonard Nimoy leaves legacy beyond science-fiction
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Leonard Nimoy didn’t just leave a lasting impression on the science-fiction genre, he also left his mark on science itself.
Molly Parker of ‘House of Cards’ takes on ‘unusual’ stage role in ‘Harper Regan’
TORONTO – She’s played a necrophiliac in the film “Kissed,” a rabbi on the series “Six Feet Under,” and a congresswoman on “House of Cards.”
Picasso’s rarely seen ceramics artwork featured in Iberian arts festival at Kennedy Center
WASHINGTON – While Pablo Picasso crafted thousands of ceramic pieces late in his career that reflected his Mediterranean and Spanish roots, this art was long overshadowed by his famous paintings and sculptures.
Ezra Laderman, a classical music composer whose works included operas, symphonies, dies at 90
NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Ezra Laderman, a classical music composer whose works ranged from symphonies to operas to music for Academy Award-winning films, has died. He was 90.
Goodbye to Berlin: Conductor Simon Rattle named music director of London Symphony Orchestra
LONDON – Conductor Simon Rattle is swapping a podium in Berlin for one in Britain, taking over as music director of the London Symphony Orchestra.
Hotels, restaurants and wholesalers expand as consumer spending lifts US economy
WASHINGTON – U.S. services firms’ activity rose at a slightly faster rate in February, powered by hotels, restaurants and wholesalers.
Entertainment exec David Geffen donates $100 million to New York’s Lincoln Center
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Entertainment industry executive David Geffen has donated $100 million to New York’s Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.
A look at candidates hoping to become Manitoba NDP leader, premier
WINNIPEG – Steve Ashton:
Rolexes, Buddha statues: A unique auction in Thailand opens window to police corruption
BANGKOK – At a military base outside Bangkok, soldiers stand guard over Buddha statues, showcases of Rolex watches and some very expensive French wine — a $4,000 bottle of Petrus and choice vintages of Dom Perignon.
All-women’s Wellesley College to admit transgender students, joining growing number to do so
WELLESLEY, Mass. – Wellesley College is joining a growing list of women’s colleges that accept transgender students.
Documentary filmmaker Albert Maysles of ‘Gimme Shelter,’ ‘Grey Gardens’ dies at 88
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Albert Maysles, the revolutionary documentary filmmaker who helped pioneer nonfiction movies by turning a keenly observant eye on both the famous and the ordinary in films like “Gimme Shelter” and “Grey Gardens,” has died. He was 88.
Global outrage as Islamic State extremists truck away statues, damage ancient city in Iraq
BAGHDAD – Islamic State extremists trucked away statues as they damaged the irreplaceable remains of an ancient Assyrian capital, a local resident and a top UN official told The Associated Press Friday.
Professors, former U.S. general line up to support Omar Khadr bail application
TORONTO – Professors, doctors, businessmen and even a former senior member of the U.S. military have put their names — and reputations — on the line to support the bail application of a man the Canadian government and other detractors have branded a dangerous jihadi terrorist.
Apple Watch unveiled: lots of features, functions, price tags. So… Do you want it?
SAN FRANCISCO – Make calls, read email, control music, manage Instagram photos, keep up with your workout, pay for groceries, open your hotel room door. CEO Tim Cook says you can do it all from your wrist with Apple Watch — for 18 hours a day. That’s how long the battery will last on an average day.
Apple Watch unveiled: lots of features, functions, price tags. So… Do you want it?
SAN FRANCISCO – Make calls, read email, control music, manage Instagram photos, keep up with your workout, pay for groceries, open your hotel room door. CEO Tim Cook says you can do it all from your wrist with Apple Watch — for 18 hours a day. That’s how long the battery will last on an average day.
Zen Buddhism and storytelling merge in life journey of critically acclaimed novelist
PORTLAND, Ore. – Novelist Ruth Ozeki’s spiritual companion is a Zen master named Dogen. Dead for nearly 800 years, when you listen to Ozeki, you know he’s there.
Cultural centre in Toronto’s Regent Park wins architecture award
TORONTO – Daniels Spectrum, a cultural centre that is helping to transform Toronto’s downtown Regent Park neighbourhood, has won a prestigious Civic Trust Award in London, England.
Saskatchewan passes law moving it step closer to sanctioning combat sports
SASKATOON – The Saskatchewan government is moving a step closer to allowing professional combative sporting events such as mixed martial arts and boxing in the province.
Selfie sticks: Versailles palace, Britain’s National Gallery latest attractions to impose bans
PARIS – “Selfie sticks” have now been banned at a French palace and a British museum, joining a growing list of global tourist attractions — including some in Canada — to take such measures.
Canadian rapper Shad to replace Jian Ghomeshi as host of CBC’s ‘Q’
TORONTO – After contemplating hundreds of potential candidates, the CBC is convinced that new “Q” host Shad can succeed with flying colours.