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BASIN EVENTS: Dec. 19-27
COLUMBIA BASIN — It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and a lot of people will be spending time at home wi…
Gillian Anderson brings uncanny 'Iron Lady' to 'The Crown'
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Gillian Anderson's portrayal of British political leader Margaret Thatcher in “The Crown” was built step by step, from distinctive voice to helmet-hair wig to padded wardrobe.
Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows:
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New Yorker fires writer Jeffrey Toobin after Zoom incident
NEW YORK (AP) — The New Yorker has fired longtime staff writer Jeffrey Toobin after he reportedly exposed himself during a Zoom conference last month. He had already been on suspension and is also on leave from CNN…
Memoir by Sen. Tammy Duckworth coming out March 30
NEW YORK (AP) — Sen. Tammy Duckworth has written a memoir, “Every Day Is a Gift,” which comes out March 30.
New device puts music in your head — no headphones required
LONDON (AP) — Imagine a world where you move around in your own personal sound bubble. You listen to your favorite tunes, play loud computer games, watch a movie or get navigation directions in your car — all witho…
Jane Fonda celebrates 25 years of Georgia-based nonprofit
ATLANTA (AP) — Jane Fonda is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Georgia-based nonprofit organization she founded to prevent teenage pregnancies.
The Weeknd to headline the Pepsi Super Bowl halftime show
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Weeknd will bring his popular falsetto vocals to the 2021 Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show.
Sculpture celebrating Mary Wollstonecraft draws criticism
LONDON (AP) — A sculpture celebrating Mary Wollstonecraft as the mother of feminism has attracted criticism even before it was unveiled.
Korean girl group's panda stunt prompts anger in China
BEIJING (AP) — A publicity stunt involving South Korean girl group Blackpink and a cuddly baby panda has prompted outraged comments and calls for an apology from some in China.
AP Photos: Sidelined Czech performers serve take-out culture
PRAGUE (AP) — A new circus company in the Czech capital that was eager to perform is doing five-minute shows on a stage behind a window.
Tunnel plan near Stonehenge gets UK government consent
LONDON (AP) — The British government went against the recommendations of planning officials Thursday when it approved controversial plans for a road tunnel to be built near the prehistoric monument of Stonehenge in…
VIRUS DIARY: In pandemic, seeking solace in virtual worlds
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — It’s 2014, and you’re relaxing with your best friend in a pastel-hued Florida condo the day after Thanksgiving. She’s checking Facebook and you’re on your iPad, playing a video game call…
Budding florists get day in the sun in new reality series
NEW YORK (AP) — They designed epic floral statements in limited time with some very intense judges, but the contestants on the new reality competition series “Full Bloom” did not wilt under pressure.
Ex-tennis club chief gets 3 months in prison in college scam
BOSTON (AP) — The former president of a private tennis club in Texas was sentenced Friday to three months in prison followed by three months in home confinement for his role in the sweeping college admissions bribe…