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Library activities for August 2026
COLUMBIA BASIN — Summer winds down in August, and so do summer reading programs. Here’s what’s happening at librar…
Doug Supernaw, '90s country singer of 'Reno,' dead at 60
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country singer Doug Supernaw, who had hits in the early ’90s with “I Don’t Call Him Daddy,” and “Reno,” has died. He was 60.
Suspect arrested in attack on actor Rick Moranis
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York man was arrested Saturday in connection with an unprovoked assault against Rick Moranis that occurred as the 67-year-old actor was walking near Central Park in October.
Trial in France for extremist foiled by 3 Americans on train
PARIS (AP) — Head lowered, an Islamic State operative listened silently as a Paris judge on Monday detailed his alleged plot to unleash mass slaughter on a high-speed train before he was tackled and subdued by Amer…
Film Academy Museum reaches $388M initial fundraising goal
It took 8 years and 13,000 donors including the likes of Barbra Streisand and Steven Spielberg, but the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures has reached and exceeded its pre-fundraising goal. Academy Museum director a…
Soumitra Chatterjee, legend of Indian cinema, dies at 85
NEW DELHI (AP) — Soumitra Chatterjee, the legendary Indian actor with more than 200 movies to his name and famed for his work with Oscar-winning director Satyajit Ray, died Sunday of complications from the coronavi…
As virus mutes Dubai nightlife, Filipino bands feel the pain
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Eric Roman struts onstage in his torn jeans and grasps the microphone.
Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows:
Rapper Benny the Butcher shot in robbery attempt in Houston
HOUSTON (AP) — New York rapper Benny the Butcher was shot during a robbery attempt outside of a store in Houston, authorities said Sunday.
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.
Britain's Prince Charles celebrates 72nd birthday
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s Prince Charles celebrated his 72nd birthday Saturday following an eventful year that saw him contract the coronavirus and his son Prince Harry step down from official royal duties.
Ancient Greek god's bust found during Athens sewage work
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A bust of the ancient god Hermes, in good condition, was discovered in central Athens during sewage work, authorities said Sunday.
'All Screwed Up' aims to untangle the legacy of DJ Screw
New York (AP) — When DJ Screw started trending in August, it wasn’t because of newly discovered music or a coordinated effort by his devoted fans. The chatter surrounded a
First-time director explores mother’s murder in docuseries
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Madison Hamburg was 18 years old when he got the call from his sister: Their mother had been stabbed and bludgeoned to death outside her home in the affluent southeastern Connecticut town of Madi…
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.
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.