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Forest fire in Musquodoboit Harbour prompts evacuation of community in Halifax area
MUSQUODOBOIT HARBOUR — RCMP in Nova Scotia say they are helping evacuate some residents from…
‘How to Train Your Dragon’ tops the US box office as ‘Elio’ marks a new low for Pixar
NEW YORK (AP) — Neither Pixar nor zombies were enough to topple “How to Train…
In line with Trump, North Carolina legislature takes aim at transgender rights
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Legislation much in line with President Donald Trump’s political agenda on…
A West Virginia parent sues seeking a religious exemption from required school vaccinations
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A West Virginia woman filed a lawsuit Tuesday seeking a religious…
Events taking place across Canada Saturday to mark Indigenous Peoples Day
OTTAWA — Hundreds gathered Saturday at events across Canada to mark Indigenous Peoples Day, with…
Early-season heat dome brings highest temperatures in years to parts of Eastern US
NEW YORK (AP) — An intense and nearly historic weather pattern is cooking much of…
The number of abortions kept rising in 2024 because of telehealth prescriptions, report finds
The number of abortions in the U.S. rose again in 2024, with women continuing to…
Dolce & Gabbana embrace wrinkled romance for spring-summer 2026
MILAN (AP) — Dolce & Gabbana beckoned the warm weather with crumpled, take-me-anywhere comfort in…
B.C. student created wildfire map during own evacuation from Manitoba fire zone
University of British Columbia Okanagan geography student Jenna Taylor went home last month to spend…
First Nations youth say they’re ‘starting a movement’ against major projects bills
OTTAWA — First Nations youth leaders are warning Canadians can expect a long, tense summer…
Key moments from the sixth week of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sex trafficking trial
NEW YORK (AP) — The sixth week of the Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking trial…
Keke Palmer’s ‘Just Keke’ album channels public relationship drama into reclamation
NEW YORK (AP) — A sheer dress silhouetting a black body suit, Usher’s signature crowd…
Bassist Carol Kaye tells AP she’s declining Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction, ‘Permanently’
NEW YORK (AP) — Carol Kaye, a prolific and revered bassist who played on thousands…
Fact Focus: US and Israeli strikes on Iran nuclear sites pose limited radiation risks
With the United States joining Israel in its attacks on Iran’s nuclear program, here is…
Control zones set up in Fraser Valley, B.C., after Newcastle disease detected
CHILLIWACK — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has put up controls on the movements of…
Don’t regulate us like radio, music streamer Spotify tells CRTC
OTTAWA — Music streamer Spotify says Canada’s federal broadcast regulator shouldn’t impose rules meant for…
R. Kelly claims prison officials plotted to kill him. Judge denies his release
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A judge has denied singer R. Kelly ‘s request to be…
Summer Movie Guide 2025: Here’s what’s coming to theaters and streaming from May to August
Ethan Hunt’s last mission? A new Superman? Happy Gilmore as a dad? Three genre-spanning Pedro…
Giorgio Armani, 90, will not attend runway shows during Milan Fashion Week
MILAN (AP) — Giorgio Armani will not be present to take his bows as usual…
‘The Chosen’ swaps Texas for Italy to film the crucifixion for the hit drama about Jesus Christ
MATERA, Italy (AP) — Matera, in the south of Italy, is known as the “City…
Anne Murray digs into the vault for album of decades-old unreleased tracks
TORONTO — Anne Murray is digging into the archives for a new album of previously…
Marlee Matlin tells her story in an intimate and groundbreaking documentary
When American Masters approached Marlee Matlin about doing a documentary, Matlin had one name in…
Sean Baker reflects on becoming a ‘weird spokesperson’ for theatergoing
LOS ANGELES (AP) — During his best director acceptance speech at this year’s Academy Awards,…
Rachel Zegler serenades the crowd for free in a new London production of ‘Evita’
LONDON (AP) — In a new production of “Evita,” one of the biggest moments isn’t…