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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…
Rapper Lil Wayne charged with federal gun offense in Florida
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Rapper Lil Wayne was charged Tuesday in Florida with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, a federal offense that carries a potential sentence of up to 10 years in prison.
Mossimo Giannulli reports to prison in college bribery case
BOSTON (AP) — Fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli reported to prison on Thursday to begin serving his five-month sentence for bribing his daughters' way into college, officials said.
Review: In 'Collective,' the rot of government corruption
A politicized healthcare crisis, horrifyingly unnecessary death, a crucial election. “Collective," a piercing documentary about corruption in Romania, may not directly concern current events but it feels urgent and…
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
Dolly Parton adds pandemic hero to list of accomplishments
BOSTON (AP) — Dolly Parton is being celebrated in song — a rewritten version of her own “Jolene” — for her contribution to an experimental coronavirus vaccine.
New Orleans: Coronavirus nixes Mardi Gras-season parades
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The raucous Mardi Gras parades where riders on elaborate floats toss trinkets to adoring throngs have been canceled in New Orleans because the close-packed crowds could spread the novel coronavir…
Lil Baby, Roddy Ricch, Taylor Swift win Apple Music Awards
NEW YORK (AP) — Rapper Lil Baby has been named artist of the year at the second annual Apple Music Awards.
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.
And the Grammy nomination goes to ... Megan? Harry? Weeknd?
NEW YORK (AP) — Rappers and R&B singers tend to be the most-nominated acts at the Grammys thanks to producing their own hits and collaborating with others — sometimes from different genres — giving them a chance to…
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.
After long wait, scripted shows return to network schedules
NEW YORK (AP) — After the coronavirus pandemic sidelined creators and led to a delayed start of the traditional fall television season, scripted shows are beginning to return to network schedules.
Rapper with flamethrower in custody over NYC bus stunt
NEW YORK (AP) — A rapper who shot off a flamethrower while standing on an occupied New York City bus surrendered to police on Wednesday.
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!…
Mississippi road signs for Lynyrd Skynyrd plane crash site
GILLSBURG, Miss. (AP) — Lynyrd Skynyrd, the rock band famous for “Sweet Home Alabama" and “Free Bird,” now has highway signs pointing to the site of the Mississippi plane crash that claimed the lives of some of its…