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Dr. Dre pledges $10M for Compton High performing arts centre
COMPTON, Calif. – Dr. Dre is pledging $10 million toward the construction of a performing…
Teacher’s photo showing LGBT pride next to Trump goes viral
Rhode Island’s Teacher of the Year is drawing attention for his display of LGBT pride…
Kurdish man with minor record fights deportation from US
NASHVILLE – A Kurdish man who appears to have only minor convictions woke up to…
Milan menswear designers focus shows on millennials
MILAN – Designers are resizing Milan Fashion Week for menswear, condensing previews for next spring…
Car Seat Headrest juggling criticism, praise as young band
MANCHESTER, Tenn. – While rappers and pop stars feud with each other in the form…
Angry at Trump-like Caesar, emailers insult wrong theatre
BOSTON – A Massachusetts Shakespeare company has found itself on the receiving end of some…
Dance-opera ‘Bearing’ explores legacy of Canada’s residential school system
TORONTO – It’s been more than two decades since the doors closed on Canada’s last…
No job? Tips for teens to fill idle summer time
NEW YORK – With the number of teenagers working summer jobs in decline since the…
U2 bassist thanks band for helping him through addiction
NEW YORK – In a frank and heartfelt speech, U2 bassist Adam Clayton thanked his…
Health issues force Aretha Franklin, 75, to cancel Canada Day show in Toronto
TORONTO – Disappointing news for fans of the legendary “Queen of Soul.” Aretha Franklin has…
Longtime editor of venerable Yale Review stepping down
NEW YORK – The longtime editor of one of the world’s oldest literary publications is…
Correction: Bernie Sanders-Wife-Investigation story
MONTPELIER, Vt. – In a story June 26 about how wife of U.S. Sen. Bernie…
Hearing wraps for school board member who insulted Obama
ALBANY, N.Y. – A decision on whether a one-time candidate for New York governor who…
A quick glance at a few of the new recipients of the Order of Canada
OTTAWA – Rideau Hall is adding 99 new members to the Order of Canada, which…
Unbowed ‘Julius Caesar’ director urges artists ‘take risks’
NEW YORK – The theatre director who endured death threats and lost corporate sponsors after…
Wrexham has another promotion in sight and Ryan Reynolds can hardly stand the tension
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Another promotion is within touching distance for Wrexham. The Welsh soccer…
Hundreds line the streets in Ontario to meet Prince Charles, Camilla
WELLINGTON, Ont. – Hundreds of royal-watchers lined the streets of a picturesque, eastern Ontario village…
Hobby Lobby accused of hypocrisy amid smuggling case
Hobby Lobby, the arts-and-crafts chain whose devout Christian owners won a landmark Supreme Court ruling…
Aquinas College plans $3.1M educational centre in Ireland
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – A liberal arts college in Grand Rapids is planning a $3.1…
Jay-Z announces ‘4:44’ tour kicking off in October; stops in four Canadian cities
NEW YORK – Jay-Z will bring his latest album to life when he hits the…
Free-range lunch period? Schools’ open-campus policies vary
Fraught with teen drama and sometimes ruthless cafeteria aides, lunch period has tortured high school…
Mayweather-McGregor set for T-Mobile after deal with Big3
Floyd Mayweather’s boxing match against Conor McGregor will be held at T-Mobile Arena in Las…
Met exhibit looks at Japan’s fine craft of bamboo basketry
NEW YORK – Bamboo is getting attention these days as a versatile and sustainable material…
Hungary buys 2nd half of Roman-era silver treasure
BUDAPEST, Hungary – The government of Hungary has bought the remaining seven objects of a…