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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…
“Eurydice” heads to LA Opera and then Met
NEW YORK (AP) — More than 70 composers from Monteverdi to Glass have written operas inspired by the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, but that didn't deter Matthew Aucoin from adding his name to the list.
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.
Rapper Missy Elliott, H.E.R. team up for Pepsi Super Bowl ad
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Almost three years ago, Missy Elliott sent a tweet to a then under-the-radar artist whose music she admired and told her that “she was going to blow up.”
Actors' union issues standards for supervisors of sex scenes
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The union that represents actors and television performers issued a series of standards and guidelines Wednesday for crew members who supervise scenes involving sex and nudity. The goal is to com…
Berlin film fest to zoom in on inner turmoil, outer chaos
BERLIN (AP) — This year's Berlin International Film Festival will have a decidedly dark focus, with many of its headline movies reflecting the inner turmoil of characters and the troubled backdrop of the chaotic wo…
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…
Washington Post places reporter on leave after Bryant tweet
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Post has placed a political reporter on administrative leave after she tweeted a link to a story about rape allegations against NBA superstar Kobe Bryant, who was killed Sunday. Doz…
Billie Eilish's 'Bad Guy' wins record of the year at the Grammy Awards
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Billie Eilish's 'Bad Guy' wins record of the year at the Grammy Awards.
Music mainstays and newcomers speak out on Grammy inclusion
NEW YORK (AP) — Drama over fairness and inclusion at the Grammy Awards carried over to music's big night Sunday as newcomers and mainstays in the industry supported Sean “Diddy” Combs and his powerful speech puttin…
News of Bolton book sends jolt through impeachment trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — A single paper copy in a nondescript envelope arrived at the White House on Dec. 30. Four weeks later, news of John Bolton’s book manuscript about his time as President Donald Trump’s national sec…
Review: Exciting plot gets workout in `The Empty Bed'
“The Empty Bed,” Ballantine, by Nina Sadowsky
The top 10 audiobooks on Audible
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Architecture school started by Frank Lloyd Wright to close
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The architecture school that architect Frank Lloyd Wright started nearly 90 years ago is closing, officials announced Tuesday.
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Apple Book charts for week ending January 19, 2020: (Rank, Book Title by Author Name, ISBN, Publisher)
List of Grammy Award winners
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A list of winners so far in top categories at the 61th annual Grammy Awards.