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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…
Review: S.G. Goodman blends rock, gospel in tasty debut
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Nick Cannon apologizes for 'hurtful' anti-Semitic comments
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nick Cannon apologized late Wednesday for “hurtful and divisive” anti-Semitic comments that led ViacomCBS to cut ties with the TV host and producer.
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…
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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.
Dr. Luke rebounds, thanks to Saweetie, Doja Cat, Juice WRLD
NEW YORK (AP) — Controversial music producer Dr. Luke was once pop music’s top hitmaker, crafting hits for virtually every female pop star, from Katy Perry to Kelly Clarkson to Britney Spears. He’s returned to the …
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,…
Review: 'Fatal Attraction' in 2020 is called 'Fatal Affair'
If you're of a certain age, much of the new Netflix thriller “Fatal Affair” will be very familiar. That's because it's really just a diluted retelling of another, similarly named film — 1987's “Fatal Attraction.”
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.
Barr says US now overly reliant on Chinese goods, services
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States has become overly reliant on Chinese goods and services, including face masks, medical gowns and other protective equipment designed to curb the spread of the coronavirus, Attorn…
Review: 'Painted Bird' brings a disputed novel to grim life
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USA Today: Navarro's anti-Fauci column didn't meet standards
NEW YORK (AP) — USA Today says that a column that the newspaper solicited and published from presidential trade adviser Peter Navarro criticizing Dr. Anthony Fauci was misleading and did not meet fact-checking stan…
Rapper Kanye West files for Oklahoma presidential ballot
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Rap superstar Kanye West has qualified to appear on Oklahoma’s presidential ballot, the first state where he met the requirements before the filing deadline.
California man gets 5 years in prison for art fraud scheme
MIAMI (AP) — A California man was sentenced Wednesday to five years in federal prison for trying to sell forged art to a South Florida gallery.