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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…
AP says it will capitalize Black but not white
NEW YORK (AP) — After changing its usage rules last month to capitalize the word “Black” when used in the context of race and culture, The Associated Press on Monday said it would not do the same for “white.”
Chelsea Clinton's next book celebrates women in sports
NEW YORK (AP) — Chelsea Clinton is extending her celebration of women to chapter books and the world of sports.
McElroy writing book about how you, too, can have a podcast
NEW YORK (AP) — Podcasters Justin, Travis and Griffin McElroy would like to welcome you to the club.
Separatists protest Spanish royals' visit to rural Catalonia
L’ESPLUGA DE FRANCOLI, Spain (AP) — Hundreds of Catalan independence supporters protested a visit by King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia on Monday to the northeastern region, during a royal tour across Spain meant to …
Missing Comic-Con? Check out awesome costumes over the years
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Of all the events canceled because of the coronavirus, few are as lively and vibrant as Comic-Con.
Amber Heard accuses Johnny Depp of abuse during relationship
LONDON (AP) — Amber Heard has accused ex-husband Johnny Depp of abusing her both physically and verbally and that at various times during their tempestuous relationship she feared for her life.
Amber Heard starts evidence in Johnny Depp libel trial
LONDON (AP) — Amber Heard entered the witness box Monday to give evidence during her ex-husband Johnny Depp’s libel case against a British tabloid that accused him of assaulting her during their tempestuous relatio…
Robert Durst murder trial may not resume until April
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The murder trial of New York real estate heir Robert Durst will not resume in late July as planned, and may stay on hold until April.
Jay-Z, other celebs ask feds to probe student's 2010 killing
Rihanna, Jay-Z, Charlize Theron and other celebrities are calling on the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate the death of 20-year-old Danroy “DJ” Henry Jr., a Black football player at Pace University killed b…
Rome renames music hall after Oscar-winner Ennio Morricone
ROME (AP) — Rome’s city council voted on Friday to rename one of its concert halls after Oscar-winning composer Ennio Morricone, who died last week in the Italian capital.
A-Rod, bidding for Mets, wants players to accept cap system
NEW YORK (AP) — Alex Rodriguez, among four groups of bidders for a possible purchase of the New York Mets, called for baseball players to accept the kind of revenue-sharing system that is tied to a salary cap and s…
Nevada casino company gets approval to become gambling giant
A $17.3 billion buyout creating the world’s biggest casino company won final approval Friday, with New Jersey gambling regulators agreeing to let Nevada-based Eldorado Resorts Inc. acquire Caesars Entertainment Cor…
Kanye West criticizes Harriet Tubman at his political rally
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Rapper Kanye West, in his first event since declaring himself a presidential candidate, ranted against historical figure Harriet Tubman on Sunday, saying the Underground Railroad conductor “ne…
Storyteller entertains kids in Mexico City apartment complex
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Percibald Garcia recognized that confinement during the coronavirus lockdown is especially tedious for children. So the young architect decided to read them stories.
Blazers' Lillard turns to recording music inside NBA bubble
When Damian Lillard finishes his daily hoop duties for the Portland Trailblazers, he will spend most of his downtime inside the NBA bubble working on his other passion: music.