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BASIN EVENTS: May 8-16
COLUMBIA BASIN — There’s plenty happening in the Basin as we sneak up on Memorial Day weekend. Check out some of t…
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.
Phyllis Somerville, actor of stage and screen, dies at 76
NEW YORK (AP) — Phyllis Somerville, an actor with a lengthy career of roles in film, television and Broadway productions, has died. She was 76.
US MeToo activist says Sun misquoted her in Depp abuse story
LONDON (AP) — A #MeToo activist said in a court document released Friday that she was “misquoted and misused” by a British tabloid newspaper in an article that accused Johnny Depp of physically abusing his ex-wife,…
Visitante, half of Calle 13, is no more. Meet Cabra.
NEW YORK (AP) — Calle 13's Eduardo Cabra is shedding his Visitante persona in a graphic new video that serves as a launch for his solo career and new record label.
Rabbi: Cannon 'genuinely concerned' after apology, meeting
A prominent rabbi who met with Nick Cannon says the television host and producer is “genuinely concerned about the hurt” he caused by making anti-Semitic remarks, and they intend to work together to reject hate.
Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows: