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EVENTS: July 2026
COLUMBIA BASIN — July will be bright, hot and filled with fun. Once the Fourth of July hoopla is over, there are s…
Growth in number of TV series 'bananas,' network boss says
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — The mass of television series is certifiably “bananas,” according to the TV executive who has kept a close eye on its growth.
Justin Bieber says he's battling Lyme disease
NEW YORK (AP) — Justin Bieber says that he has been battling Lyme disease.
With 'Megxit,' Harry and Meghan aim to control media image
The relationship between Britain’s royals and the media is awkward, mistrustful — and seemingly inescapable. But now Meghan and Harry want out.
Actor Jeremy Irons to head jury at Berlin film festival
BERLIN (AP) — British actor Jeremy Irons will head the jury at the Berlin International Film Festival next month, organizers said Thursday.
Harry, Meghan seek financial independence: Will that work?
LONDON (AP) — As part of a
PBS to mark its 50th anniversary with 'American Portrait'
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — PBS will mark its 50th year with an exploration of what it means to be an American in a rancorous period.
Prince Harry and Meghan to 'step back' as senior UK royals
LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, say they plan “to step back” as senior members of Britain's royal family, a stunning announcement that underscores the couple's wish to forge a new path for royals i…
Weinstein judge won't step aside as jury selection resumes
NEW YORK (AP) — The judge in Harvey Weinstein's rape trial declined the defense's request that he step aside as jury selection dipped into a third day Thursday.
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Bill Cosby asks Pennsylvania high court to review conviction
Comedian Bill Cosby filed an appeal Thursday of a court decision last month that upheld his conviction for drugging and sexually assaulting a woman at his home.
DSquared2 fetes Milan Fashion's 25 years with Sister Sledge
MILAN (AP) — Milan Fashion Week opened Friday on a festive note, with Sister Sledge dressed in shimmering jumpsuits belting out their hit “We Are Family” to fete Canadian twins for the 25th anniversary of their Mad…
Three finalists announced Thursday for $20,000 Story Prize
NEW YORK (AP) — Short-story collections by Zadie Smith, Edwidge Danticat and Kali Fajardo-Anstine are finalists for the Story Prize, a $20,000 award for outstanding short fiction.
Brazil's Supreme Court allows gay Jesus film on Netflix
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The president of Brazil's Supreme Court on Thursday issued an order that allows streaming service Netflix to continue exhibiting a satirical film depicting Jesus as a gay man and reaffirmed Br…
Frustration with lack of diversity grows at Romance Writers
NEW YORK (AP) — Turmoil continued Thursday at the Romance Writers of America as it faced another high-level departure and several publishers announced they would not participate in this summer's annual conference.
Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows: