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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…
27 poisoned by carbon monoxide at bunker rave party in Oslo
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — At least 27 people were hospitalized after being poisoned at a rave party in Oslo by carbon monoxide given off by portable generators, Norwegian media reported. Police said Monday that tw…
Chadwick Boseman, who embodied Black icons, dies of cancer
LOS ANGELES (AP) — First Chadwick Boseman slipped on the cleats of Jackie Robinson, then the Godfather of Soul’s dancing shoes, portraying both Black American icons with a searing intensity that commanded respect. …
ABC to air 'Black Panther' as tribute to Chadwick Boseman
NEW YORK (AP) — ABC will air “Black Panther” commercial-free Sunday as a prime-time tribute to Chadwick Boseman.
CBS Sports examines racism with 'Portraits in Black'
CBS Sports will devote five hours of programming Sunday to examining racism in sports.
New this week: 'Mulan,' Billy Ocean music, 'Transplant'
Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.
Man who admitted embezzling millions sentenced to prison
CHICAGO (AP) — An Illinois accountant who pleaded guilty to embezzling millions of dollars from a trustee of the Art Institute of Chicago and others to finance a luxurious lifestyle was sentenced Monday to 16½ year…
Ex-adviser to first lady: Working for Trumps was a 'mistake'
WASHINGTON (AP) — A former friend and adviser of Melania Trump says it was “the worst mistake of my life” to work for President Donald Trump and his family, lashing out at the first lady for not defending her over …
Composing for flamingos: Duo pens score for nature special
NEW YORK (AP) — The man who composed the music to “The Lion King” is just as comfortable with real lions, too.
Chef and writer J. Kenji López-Alt cooks up a kid's book
NEW YORK (AP) — Pipo is a young girl in a new book for kids who insists that pizza is the best food on Earth.
'Hotel Rwanda' hero arrested on terror charges, say police
KIGALI, Rwanda (AP) — Paul Rusesabagina, portrayed in the film “Hotel Rwanda” as a hero who saved the lives of more than 1,200 people from the country's 1994 genocide, has been arrested by the Rwandan government on…
Classical agency Columbia Artists says it will shut down
NEW YORK (AP) — Columbia Artists Management Inc., one of the leading agencies representing classical music performers, says it is shutting down.
R&B singer Akon moves ahead with 'Akon City' in Senegal
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — American R&B singer Akon is moving ahead with plans to create a futuristic pan-African city, announcing Monday that construction will begin next year on the $6 billion project despite global t…
Shock, grief, and gratitude after death of Chadwick Boseman
“He was a gentle soul and a brilliant artist, who will stay with us for eternity through his iconic performances over his short yet illustrious career. God bless Chadwick Boseman.” — Denzel Washington, via a statem…
VOA journalists protest new US global media chief's moves
WASHINGTON (AP) — A group of journalists at Voice of America is protesting moves made by the U.S.-funded outlet’s new chief that they say are endangering their colleagues and the international broadcaster’s credibi…
Former athletes, sports shows take lead on social justice
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