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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…
Roles aren't for keeps on 'Crown,' even newcomer Princess Di
LOS ANGELES (AP) — For viewers, “The Crown” offers a peek into a modern royal family’s life and times, or at least an engaging dramatization. For the cast, it’s meant the lofty equivalent of gig work as the Netflix…
‘Let Him Go’ has biggest weekend of any film in 6 weeks
The Kevin Costner and Diane Lane film “
Trump books will continue after Trump leaves office
NEW YORK (AP) — One of publishing's most thriving genres of the past four years, books about President Donald Trump, is not going to end when he leaves office.
Longtime “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek dies at 80; show says he died peacefully at home.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Longtime “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek dies at 80; show says he died peacefully at home.
Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows:
Alex Trebek, long-running ‘Jeopardy!’ host, dies at 80
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Alex Trebek, who presided over the beloved quiz show “Jeopardy!” for more than 30 years with dapper charm and a touch of schoolmaster strictness, died Sunday. He was 80.
Review: Michael Connelly proves a master of legal thrillers
“The Law of Innocence,” by Michael Connelly (Little, Brown)
In court moves, Britney Spears seeks freedom from father
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Britney Spears wants to be freed from her father.
Kamala Harris books surge in popularity after election
Books by and about Kamala Harris proved to be a popular purchase following the election. The vice president-elect was the subject or author of four books on Amazon's top 10 Sunday.
Jim Carrey, as Biden, mocks Trump loss on 'SNL'
LOS ANGELES (AP) — It didn't take long for “Saturday Night Live” to come up with its comedic take on the presidential election results — complete with Maya Rudolph donning a white suit like Vice President-elect Kam…
Trebek remembered for grace that elevated him above TV host
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Alex Trebek never pretended to have all the answers, but the “Jeopardy!" host became an inspiration and solace to Americans who otherwise are at odds with each other.
Many pay tribute to late 'Jeopardy!' host Alex Trebek
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After waiting game, media moves swiftly to call Biden winner
NEW YORK (AP) — With a fifth day of vote counting testing the nation's patience, news organizations on Saturday moved swiftly following a crucial release of data from Pennsylvania to declare Democrat Joe Biden as t…
Trebek brought consensus, class to a nation in need of both
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In a politically torn, culturally divided and socially splintered America, there was one thing nearly everyone could agree on: Alex Trebek was awesome.
Review: 'Cobble Hill' a delightful look at connected lives
Cecily Von Ziegesar, “Cobble Hill” (Atria)