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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…
Convention-covering networks challenged by competing stories
NEW YORK (AP) — The Republican convention's third night happened amid an unusual confluence of major stories — a dangerous hurricane about to strike Louisiana, a Wisconsin city torn apart following a police shootin…
Review: In 'Copperfield,' Iannucci brings Dickens to life
It's not hard to draw a straight line from Charles Dickens to Armando Iannucci. In each there's a passion for human frailty and absurdity, and, above all, a richness of people. Nobody filled pages with a vivid cast…
Guilfoyle's loud RNC speech makes her the comics' favorite
NEW YORK (AP) — Look at it this way, Kimberly Guilfoyle. It could have been a lot worse.
Computer pioneer Arnold Spielberg, Steven's dad, dies at 103
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Arnold Spielberg, father of filmmaker Steven Spielberg and an innovating engineer whose work helped make the personal computer possible, has died at 103.
Central Park monument honors women's rights pioneers
NEW YORK (AP) — A bronze statue depicting women’s rights pioneers Sojourner Truth, Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony was unveiled in Central Park on Wednesday, becoming the 167-year-old park’s first monum…
Kanye West sues Ohio election head to get on November ballot
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Rapper Kanye West sued Ohio’s election chief Wednesday in an effort to be placed on the November presidential ballot after the Secretary of State deemed him unqualified as an independent candi…
Review: Distinctive, 'punchy' set from Canadian Colter Wall
Colter Wall, “Western Swing & Waltzes and Other Punchy Songs” (La Honda Records)
29-year-old Dutch writer wins International Booker Prize
LONDON (AP) — A 29-year-old Dutch writer has become the youngest author to win the International Booker Prize.
Central Park monument is first to honor nonfictional women
NEW YORK (AP) — A bronze statue depicting women's rights pioneers Sojourner Truth, Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony was unveiled in Central Park on Wednesday, becoming the 167-year-old park's first monum…
John Lennon's killer denied parole for an 11th time
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The man who gunned down John Lennon outside his Manhattan apartment in 1980 was denied parole for an 11th time, state corrections officials said Wednesday.
Brandy emerges from her cocoon, conquers her demons on 'B7'
NEW YORK (AP) — When Brandy began crafting her newest album nearly three years ago, her intent was both benevolent and selfish. She wanted to give R&B fans the timeless music she’s been synonymous with, while also …
Review: A madcap journey in crude but sweet ‘Get Duked!’
“The Most Dangerous Game” meets modern U.K. delinquent culture in the raucous indie black comedy “
Review: 'All Together Now' is a sweet call to help others
Amber Appleton gives, gives, gives. The 17-year-old spends her free time teaching English to a group of Korean women. She visits a nursing home to hand out free doughnuts and raises money for school projects. She a…
Kanye West qualifies for Tennessee presidential ballot
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Rapper and producer Kanye West will be on Tennessee's presidential ballot in November, the state election’s office confirmed.
Moana's voice, Auliʻi Cravalho takes the next step
Auliʻi Cravalho’s life changed forever at age 14 when she was cast as the voice of Disney’s “Moana.” The Hawaiian native loved singing and acting, but they were just hobbies to her. So were horseback riding, swimmi…