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E-sports finds a foothold in the Basin
COLUMBIA BASIN — Among the activities that students can participate in, e-sports, or organized competitive video g…
Memoir by Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa coming out in May
NEW YORK (AP) — Sen. Joni Ernst has a book coming out May 26. The Iowa Republican, expected to face a competitive race for reelection this fall, is calling her memoir “Daughter of the Heartland: My Ode to the Count…
WaPo clears writer who tweeted about Bryant rape allegation
NEW YORK (AP) — A Washington Post reporter who had been placed on administrative leave after she tweeted a link to a story about a 2003 rape allegation against Kobe Bryant has been cleared to return to work, the pa…
Justice Sotomayor teases new picture book on civics, heroes
MIAMI (AP) — Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor wants young children to think of citizenship in a different way.
Artist, 84, dies after being hit by car in northern Virginia
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — An artist known for work depicting his native Bolivia has died after being struck by a car in northern Virginia.
Antiques Roadshow guest floored by value of old Rolex watch
WEST FARGO, N.D. (AP) — An “Antiques Roadshow" guest in North Dakota was floored when he found out the current value of a Rolex watch he purchased while serving in the military more than four decades ago.
Nelsons to conduct ex-wife Opolais during Carnegie festival
NEW YORK (AP) — Carnegie Hall's 2020-21 season will feature a festival titled, "Voices of Hope: Artists in Times of Oppression," which includes Boston Symphony Orchestra music director Andris Nelsons conducting a c…
Bob Shane, founding member of Kingston Trio, dead at 85
NEW YORK (AP) — Bob Shane, the last surviving original member of the popular folk group the Kingston Trio and the lead singer on its million-selling ballad “Tom Dooley” and many other hits, has died.
At Harvey Weinstein’s trial, a big role for other accusers
NEW YORK (AP) — In his former life as a Hollywood big shot, Harvey Weinstein knew the importance of a good supporting role. In his New York City trial, it’s the prosecution’s supporting witnesses who could be a big…
Review: Each essay in `Fight of the Century’ packs a wallop
“Fight of the Century: Writers Reflect on 100 Years of Landmark ACLU Cases,” Avid Reader Press, edited by Michael Chabon and Ayelet Waldman
Brazil soap star agrees to be government's culture secretary
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Former soap opera star Regina Duarte agreed Wednesday to become Brazil's culture secretary, replacing the previous secretary who was fired for giving a speech that used language similar to tha…
Chief on the mic: 50 years later, Stram still shines on film
MIAMI (AP) — “Matriculate: To enroll as a member of a body and especially of a college or university.”
Rapper Fetty Wap likely to see charges tossed in Vegas fight
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A judge has agreed to dismiss charges against Fetty Wap stemming from a fight last year at a Las Vegas hotel if the rapper stays out of trouble.
Meghan Trainor leaves pain behind and offers fresh new music
NEW YORK (AP) — Four years ago, Meghan Trainor won the Grammy Award for best new artist. On the first anniversary of that very win she was literally speechless — under the knife for vocal surgery.
Smollett's lawyers seek records on Chicago's ousted top cop
CHICAGO (AP) — Attorneys for actor Jussie Smollett have asked the city of Chicago turn over documents that show former police Superintendent Eddie Johnson was “untruthful or misleading in any statement" before he w…
Review: 'Assistant' is a subtle, soul-crushing #MeToo drama
Harvey Weinstein sits in a Manhattan courtroom this week, a silent (as yet) but looming presence at his landmark #MeToo-era trial for rape and sexual assault.