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Federal court says NY ban on nunchucks unconstitutional
NEW YORK – A 1974 New York state ban on nunchucks that was put into…
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Russia social media influence efforts ongoing, report says WASHINGTON (AP) — Russia’s sweeping political disinformation…
Protesters in Hungary reject Orban’s nationalist government
BUDAPEST, Hungary – Thousands of people marched in anti-government protests Friday in Budapest, upset over…
The Latest: Philanthropists die in South Dakota plane crash
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The Latest on a small plane that crashed in a South…
Original Woodstock site to host 50th anniversary concert
BETHEL, N.Y. – A three-day music festival will be held in August 2019 at the…
Kansas teen to get high school, Harvard diplomas in 1 month
ULYSSES, Kan. – A 16-year-old Kansas boy will soon earn his high school diploma —…
Are holograms the real deal? Musicians confront questions of ethics, quality
TORONTO – Bringing back late guitarist Jeff Healey as a hologram might seem like sacrilege…
Rooms near 50th anniversary Woodstock venue are a hot ticket
BETHEL, N.Y. – Finding a place to stay for next year’s 50th anniversary Woodstock concert…
Maxime Comtois’ dramatic intro key to Team Canada’s pre-game routine
VANCOUVER – Maxime Comtois’ teammates were stunned on Boxing Day when he started screaming in…
Ariana Grande, Childish Gambino among Coachella headliners
LOS ANGELES – The organizers of the 2019 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival have…
NAACP Image Awards to televise live from Dolby Theatre
LOS ANGELES – The NAACP Image Awards will be televised live for the first time…
Golden Globes another sign of value of Asian inclusion
The Golden Globe Awards is set to feel like a major evolution from its 2015…
Officer sues Vermont Police Academy over head injuries
MONTPELIER, Vt. – A lawsuit filed by a Burlington police officer over head injuries allegedly…
Childish Gambino, Post Malone, Cardi B to play Bonnaroo fest
NASHVILLE – The 2019 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival will feature Childish Gambino, Post Malone,…
Andre Braugher leads ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ to a new network
LOS ANGELES – When Andre Braugher learned last May that Fox’s “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” was cancelled,…
West Virginia students’ postcard art on display in Capitol
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – An exhibition of postcard art created by West Virginia students is on…
One Championship looks to make MMA splash in States
How many casual American sports fans about a year ago had heard of One? Try…
Nebraska designer’s hat displayed in New York’s Met Museum
SPRINGFIELD, Neb. – A little art shop on Main Street in Springfield, Nebraska, features creative,…
Review: The surprises keep coming in ‘The Perfect Liar’
“The Perfect Liar” (St. Martin’s Press), by Thomas Christopher Greene The great thing about being…
Screen Actors Guild slams film academy for Oscar tactics
NEW YORK – The Screen Actors Guild on Monday called on the film academy to…
Celebs, athletes give ‘Dragon Ball’ pop culture super status
LOS ANGELES – “Dragon Ball” may be a Japanese-born anime, but the series has become…
Opioid crisis brings unwanted attention to wealthy family
BOSTON – The Sackler name is emblazoned on the walls at some of the world’s…
Canadian drummer arrested on child sexual abuse material charges in California
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Joseph Seiders, drummer for Canadian indie rock band The New Pornographers,…
Canadian drummer arrested on child sexual abuse material charges in California
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Joseph Seiders, drummer for Canadian indie rock band The New Pornographers,…