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Brian Wilson, Beach Boys leader and summer’s poet laureate, dies at 82
NEW YORK (AP) — Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys’ visionary and fragile leader who helped…
A letter demanding data on Cuban medical missions roils the Caribbean and the Americas
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — An unusual request from the Inter-American Commission on Human…
RFK Jr.’s firing of U.S. immunization committee worrisome, Canadian scientists say
TORONTO — Canadian doctors and scientists say Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s firing of an immunization…
With reporters shot and roughed up, advocates question whether those covering protests are targets
More than two dozen journalists have been injured or roughed up while covering protests against…
Canada’s Dean DeBlois swore-off live-action remakes, until ‘How to Train Your Dragon’
TORONTO — “How to Train Your Dragon” director Dean DeBlois made it clear years ago…
World’s most popular TikTok star Khaby Lame leaves the US after being detained by ICE
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Khaby Lame, the world’s most popular TikTok personality with millions of…
Dutch Princess Amalia undergoes surgery after breaking arm in horse riding fall
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The heir to the Dutch throne, Princess Amalia, was recovering…
Indiana Jones’ whip, Kane’s Rosebud sled and Culkin’s ‘Home Alone’ snow cap are going up for auction
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Many of movies’ most sought-after props are going up for…
Corinne Bailey Rae’s first children’s book, ‘Put Your Records On,’ draws upon her musical past
NEW YORK (AP) — Corinne Bailey Rae is working on a children’s picture book that…
World-famous German “nail artist” Günther Uecker dies at 95
BERLIN (AP) — German artist Günther Uecker, one of the country’s most important post-war artists…
Fans greet K-pop stars Jimin and Jung Kook of BTS discharged from military service
YEONCHEON, South Korea (AP) — Hundreds of fans gathered in the early morning hours to…
The world’s oldest restaurant faces a challenge from another Madrid tavern that says its even older
MADRID (AP) — In the heart of Spain’s capital, Sobrino de Botín holds a coveted…
Daughter of accused Gilgo Beach killer believes her father ‘most likely’ did it, new film says
NEW YORK (AP) — The daughter of accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann believes…
In ‘Youth Group’ comic, evangelical kids sing silly songs about Jesus, fight demons
(RNS) — When he was a teenager in the 1990s, Jordan Morris was always up…
Associated Press seeks full appeals court hearing on access to Trump administration events
The Associated Press on Tuesday asked for a hearing before the full U.S. Court of…
Judge says Montreal billionaire Robert Miller too sick for trial on sex charges
MONTREAL — The criminal case against Montreal billionaire Robert Miller came to a halt on…
Country musician Conner Smith fatally hit pedestrian with truck. No charges now, but probe ongoing
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country musician Conner Smith fatally hit a pedestrian while driving his…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ ex says she joined ‘cuckold’ sex marathons to feel loved by him
NEW YORK (AP) — Under cross-examination, Sean “Diddy” Combs ’ ex-girlfriend testified Tuesday she took…
Quebec government vows to maintain out-of-province tuition hike
MONTREAL — The Quebec government is promising to maintain a university tuition hike for out-of-province…
Fewer Quebecers head to movies, but market share of Quebec films rises
MONTREAL — There were fewer visits to Quebec movie theatres in 2024, bucking an upward…
Nancy Wilson’s stolen custom-built Telecaster guitar was recovered by police in New Jersey
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Police in Atlantic City said Tuesday that they retrieved one…
Weinstein jury pores over accuser’s emails during deliberations
NEW YORK (AP) — Jurors in Harvey Weinstein’ssex crimes retrial appeared to be focusing on…
Is it art, or is it stealing work? Album cover designers stare down an AI future
TORONTO — Finger Eleven guitarist James Black has picked up a new instrument, one that…
An AP discussion on the courts, lawyers and testimony inside the Diddy, Weinstein and Mangione cases
NEW YORK (AP) — Julie Walker, AP radio correspondent: We’re here to talk about three…