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SENIOR EVENTS: April 2026
COLUMBIA BASIN — It’s spring in the Basin at last. Swing a golf club to support St. Rose of Lima Catholic School, …
Review: Austen's 'Emma,' humanized but not modernized
There's beauty to spare in the new screen adaptation of Jane Austen's “Emma,” from its palatial country estates with their art-filled galleries and manicured lawns, to the exquisitely detailed costumes (those feath…
'NCIS' leads the way on quiet television week
NEW YORK (AP) — Two long-running television competitions, “American Idol" and “Survivor,” debuted new seasons this past week but it was another old reliable that beat them both.
Jury ends 1st day of deliberations in Weinstein's rape trial
NEW YORK (AP) — Jurors in Harvey Weinstein’s rape trial ended their first day of deliberations Tuesday with lots of questions and no verdict in the landmark #MeToo case that could put the once-powerful Hollywood pr…
The top 10 Apple Books on the iTunes Store
Apple Book charts for week ending February 16, 2020: (Rank, Book Title by Author Name, ISBN, Publisher)
Review: `No Bad Deed' is assured debut by Heather Chavez
“No Bad Deed,” William Morrow, by Heather Chavez
In the spirit of Whitney: Houston Hologram tour set to begin
BURBANK, Calif. (AP) — Whitney Houston is about to appear on the concert stage again.
Portman, Copeland to speak at booksellers convention
NEW YORK (AP) — Actress Natalie Portman and dancer Misty Copeland will be sharing a stage this spring as they discuss a common identity — children's book author.
Eugene Hernandez named director of New York Film Festival
NEW YORK (AP) — Eugene Hernandez will succeed Kent Jones as the director of the New York Film Festival, becoming only the fifth person to lead the esteemed Lincoln Center showcase for cinema in its 57-year history.
Rapper cites Meghan at UK music awards, wins album of year
LONDON (AP) — Soulful London rapper Dave brought a political edge to the U.K. music industry’s Brit Awards, giving a performance alleging racism in Britain's government and in media coverage of the royal family bef…
'True Grit' novelist Charles Portis dies at age 86
NEW YORK (AP) — Novelist Charles Portis, a favorite among critics and writers for such shaggy dog stories as "Norwood" and "Gringos" and a bounty for Hollywood whose droll, bloody Western "True Grit" was a best-sel…
'Good Times' Ja'Net DuBois dies; co-wrote 'Jeffersons' theme
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ja’Net DuBois, who played the vivacious neighbor Willona Woods on “Good Times” and composed and sang the theme song for “The Jeffersons,” has died.
Queen Elizabeth II's nephew and wife agree to divorce
LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II's nephew and his wife have amicably agreed to end their marriage, the couple said in a statement.
Deliberating a 2nd day, Weinstein jury revisits '06 account
NEW YORK (AP) — Jurors at Harvey Weinstein's rape trial spent much of their second day of deliberations Wednesday revisiting a former film and TV production assistant's allegation that he sexually assaulted her in …
Review: `Been There, Married That' Is Entertaining Novel
“Been There, Married That: a Novel,” St. Martin's Press, by Gigi Levangie
In Disney version of 'Extreme Makeover,' castle gets updated
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Even Cinderella needs an “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition."