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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…
Black-owned bookstores want action after influx in business
PHOENIX (AP) — A renewed focus on social justice in the wake of police killings of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd has seen sales soar at Black-owned bookstores around the country as customers seek out knowledge fr…
First day shows media coverage of convention is sore spot
NEW YORK (AP) — The opening of the Republican National Convention on Monday offered quick proof that how it is covered by the news media will be an ongoing sore spot.
Paralympic documentary: 'None of the bodies look the same'
TOKYO (AP) — Matt Stutzman was born without arms — just stumps at the shoulders. Ellie Cole's right leg was amputated when she was 3, lost to cancer. Bebe Vio had parts of all four limbs amputated after she contrac…
Suffrage anniversary commemorations highlight racial divide
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — As the U.S. marks the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage, many event organizers, mindful that the 19th Amendment originally benefited mostly white women, have been careful to present it as…
Correction: Women's Suffrage Anniversary story
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — In a story published Aug. 18, 2020, about the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage, The Associated Press misquoted the leader of a women’s rights organization and also misspelled her name an…
Trump complains of roll call coverage; nets cut speech off
NEW YORK (AP) — The opening of the Republican National Convention on Monday offered quick proof that how it is covered by the news media will be an ongoing sore spot.
Review: Katy Perry acknowledges missteps in downer album
Katy Perry, “Smile” (Capitol Records)
New this week: Surfing dolphins and 'Love Island' return
Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.
New this week: Katy Perry's 'Smile' and 'Love Island' return
Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.
Oates, Groff among contributors to book on Thoreau legacy
NEW YORK (AP) — Joyce Carol Oates, Douglas Brinkley and Lauren Groff are among more than 20 writers contributing essays for a book on the legacy of Henry David Thoreau.
O'Neal agrees to multiyear extension with Turner Sports
Shaquille O'Neal won't be leaving “Inside the NBA" anytime soon. In fact, viewers are going to be seeing more of him across Turner's many platforms.
J Balvin, Roddy Ricch no longer performing at MTV VMAs
NEW YORK (AP) — Grammy-winning rapper Roddy Ricch and Colombian superstar J Balvin will no longer perform at the MTV Video Music Awards.
Musician Justin Townes Earle dead at age 38
NEW YORK (AP) — Singer-songwriter Justin Townes Earle, a leading performer of American roots music known for his introspective and haunting style, has died at 38.
First lady opens student art exhibit on women's suffrage
WASHINGTON (AP) — Melania Trump on Monday marked the 100th anniversary of women gaining the right to vote with an art exhibit based on works by children from all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 30-Sept. 5
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 30-Sept. 5