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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyers say he is a changed man. Will that spare him from more time behind bars?
NEW YORK (AP) — In rejecting Sean “Diddy” Combs’ release on bail, a federal judge…
Bell Media and former Toronto news presenter settle human rights complaint
TORONTO — A former on-air presenter for CP24 who filed a human rights complaint against…

Joe Giordano, surgeon who helped save President Reagan’s life after assassination attempt, has died
WASHINGTON (AP) — Dr. Joseph Giordano, a surgeon who played a central role in saving…

Latin America’s top human rights court says states have duty to act on climate crisis
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — The Inter-American Court of Human Rights on Thursday issued a landmark…

North Carolina governor vetoes anti-DEI and transgender rights bills, calling them ‘mean-spirited’
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Democratic Gov. Josh Stein vetoed on Thursday three anti-DEI…

EPA puts on leave 139 employees who spoke out against policies under Trump
The Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday put on administrative leave 139 employees who signed a…

Michael Madsen, ‘Reservoir Dogs’ and ‘Kill Bill’ star, dies at 67
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Madsen, the actor best known for his coolly menacing, steely-eyed,…

Lewis Hamilton warns against rushing an ‘F1’ movie sequel after box-office success
SILVERSTONE, England (AP) — Lewis Hamilton says he just wants to enjoy the “F1” movie’s…
Italian film industry rocked by ‘fantasy film’ linked to American director sought in double murder
ROME (AP) — The head of the Italian Culture Ministry’s film department resigned Thursday following…

A timeline of the rise of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and his legal troubles
For more than two decades, Sean “Diddy” Combs was one of hip-hop’s most nimble entrepreneurs,…

‘Incredibly ambitious and probably really stupid’: R.T. Thorne’s sci-fi debut ’40 Acres’
TORONTO — R.T. Thorne says he could have played it safe with his debut feature.…

‘Inspiring force’: Royal Canoe bassist remembered after crash in Manitoba kills 3
WINNIPEG — Staples in Winnipeg’s music scene and beyond offered condolences and tributes Thursday after…

Supreme Court rejects Montana’s bid to revive parental consent law for minors’ abortions
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Thursday it will not hear a case involving…

10 songs to celebrate Oasis’ reunion, from top hits to B-sides
The reunion to end all reunions is set to take place this Friday. That’s when…

Quebec language watchdog now says it’s OK to use ‘go’ to support sports teams
MONTREAL — Quebec’s language watchdog has changed its tune on whether it’s acceptable to use…