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BASIN EVENTS: July 24-Aug. 1
COLUMBIA BASIN — It’s hot and smoky outside? This is the Columbia Basin. We’re used to this. Here are some chances…
Americans dominate diverse list of Booker Prize contenders
LONDON (AP) — Booker Prize judges are meeting Thursday to pick a winner of the prestigious literary award, choosing from a six-book list that's both U.S.-dominated and strikingly diverse.
Smithsonian closing museums and zoo again amid virus spike
WASHINGTON (AP) — In response to rising COVID-19 infection numbers, the
Carol Burnett puts variety, and music, back in her show
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Carol Burnett is so glad we had this time together, as she sang in her signature song. Now, she's added a lot more time, and a lot more songs, to be glad about.
Prince William welcomes new probe into 1995 Diana interview
LONDON (AP) — Prince William has “tentatively welcomed” an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding a BBC interview in 1995 with his mother, Princess Diana, royal officials said Thursday.
White House Rose Garden adds Japanese American's sculpture
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House Rose Garden has a new addition, but it isn't a floral variety.
Taraji P. Henson tells New Jack Swing backstory in podcast
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Taraji P. Henson remembered wearing her favorite outfit to a music festival where some of the biggest New Jack Swing tunes were being performed from Bell Biv Devoe’s “Poison” to Tony! Toni! Tone!…
Review: Dolly Parton brings her holiday spirit to Netflix
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Rachel Maddow returns to air, describes partner's virus bout
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rachel Maddow made an emotional return Thursday to her MSNBC show, saying her partner’s bout with COVID-19 was so serious they thought it might kill her.
Jan Morris, author and transgender pioneer, dies at 94
NEW YORK (AP) — Jan Morris, the celebrated journalist, historian, world traveler and fiction writer who in middle age became a pioneer of the transgender movement, has died at 94.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS
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1. “The Law of Innocence” by Michael Connelly (Little, Brown)
Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows:
Ruocco is new lead ESPN announcer for women's college hoops
NEW YORK (AP) — ESPN is turning to a familiar face to women's basketball fans for its top college broadcast team.
Ladies' night at Latin Grammys: Lafourcade, Rosalía win big
NEW YORK (AP) — A year after Rosalía made history by becoming the first solo female performer in 13 years to win the top prize at the Latin Grammys, Natalia Lafourcade followed in her footsteps with a big win at th…
BTS says new album 'BE' is a 'letter of hope'
SEOUL (AP) — K-pop band BTS on Friday released their highly anticipated new album, which they described as a “letter of hope.”