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BASIN EVENTS: May 8-16
COLUMBIA BASIN — The weather is just about perfect and there are things going on all over the Basin. Here are some…
In 'Boys State,' American politics in a teenage microcosm
NEW YORK (AP) — Even mock elections require wall-to-wall coverage, so when Jesse Moss and Amanda McBaine set out to document Texas’ Boys State, the week-long summer camp of civics simulation run by the American Leg…
Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows:
Mexico City reopens movie theaters to sparse crowds
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The few, the brave — those were the people returning this week to movie theaters in Mexico City that had been closed for four months due to the coronavirus pandemic.
'Succession' star Nicholas Braun writes a virus dating song
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actor Nicholas Braun, who plays fan favorite Cousin Greg on HBO’s “Succession,” has captured the fraught nature of dating during the pandemic in a catchy new punk song that started as a joke.
Bette Midler writes kids' book about Central Park duck
NEW YORK (AP) — Bette Midler is using words and pictures to tell a New York story.
Zach Williams, for King & Country, Kanye West get Dove nods
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Christian artist Zach Williams and for King & Country are the leading artist nominees at this year’s
"The Secret" author Rhonda Byrne has new release in November
NEW YORK (AP) — The author of the million-selling self-help book “The Secret” is aiming even higher with her next work.
Chrissy Teigen, John Legend expecting baby No. 3
NEW YORK (AP) — It's baby No. 3 for John Legend and Chrissy Teigen.
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More than 700 fans expected to attend pared-down Elvis vigil
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — More than 700 fans of Elvis Presley have reserved spots to attend the candlelight vigil marking the anniversary of rock ’n’ roll icon's death in Memphis, Tennessee, in a event pared down becau…
Marge Simpson uses her voice to call out Trump adviser
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Marge Simpson has advice for a lawyer with the Trump campaign: Do not name call.
Stephenie Meyer says more 'Twilight' books are planned
NEW YORK (AP) — There is still plenty of life in Stephenie Meyer's “Twilight Saga.”
Review: A new voice from Texas rips it but tests the censors
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Apple, Google drop Fortnite from app stores over payments
NEW YORK (AP) — Apple and Google dropped the popular game Fortnite from their app stores after the game’s developer introduced a direct payment plan that bypasses their platforms.
Civil rights activist Ruby Bridges writes children's book
NEW YORK (AP) — Civil rights activist Ruby Bridges has written a children's book with a candid telling of the past and positive message for the future, inspired by the Black Lives Matter protests.