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BASIN EVENTS CALENDAR: April 2026
COLUMBIA BASIN — April is almost here, with all the flowers, singing birds and – hopefully – sunshine that comes w…
NBC News sets goal of a workforce that is half minority
NEW YORK (AP) — NBC News leader Cesar Conde, in one of his first public acts in the job, has committed to building a workforce at the news organizations he supervises where at least half of the employees are minori…
Oprah, Lionsgate to help adapt The 1619 Project for film, TV
Oprah Winfrey and Lionsgate are partnering with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones to adapt the The New York Times’ recent project examining the legacy of slavery for film and television. Lionsga…
Reid says she wants different perspectives on MSNBC show
NEW YORK (AP) — Joy Reid says she wants to bring some different perspectives to MSNBC's evening lineup — lots of them.
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How many people saw 'Hamilton'? For now, that's a secret
NEW YORK (AP) — Disney+'s streaming of “Hamilton” was surely the biggest event on television screens over the holiday weekend.
Review: Hanks lends steady, sober hand to taut naval drama
He’s Forrest Gump. He’s Mr. Rogers. He’s Woody.
Review: 'Conspiracy' tells of gold rush and Gilded Age greed
“A Most Wicked Conspiracy: The Last Great Swindle of the Gilded Age,” by Paul Starobin (Public Affairs)
'Glee' star Naya Rivera believed drowned in California lake
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Authorities said Thursday that they believe “Glee” star Naya Rivera drowned in a Southern California lake but they are continuing the search for her a day after her 4-year-old son was found alone…
Country band Lady A files suit against singer with same name
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country group Lady A, which dropped the word “Antebellum,” from their name because of the word's ties to slavery, has filed a lawsuit against a Black singer who has performed as Lady A for y…
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Authorities search for 'Glee' star believed to have drowned
Authorities planned Friday to renew the search for “Glee” star Naya Rivera, who is believed to have drowned in a Southern California lake while boating with her 4-year-old son.
Sara Bareilles leads 'Little Voice' to small screen
NEW YORK (AP) — Though it shares a title with her major label debut album, Sara Bareilles isn't exactly telling her own story in the new streaming series
Family re-imagines Bob Marley classic for COVID-19 relief
NEW YORK (AP) — Bob Marley’s Grammy-winning children and chart-topping grandson have re-imagined one of his biggest hits to assist children affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
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In UK court, Depp accuses Amber Heard of 'hoax' abuse claims
LONDON (AP) — Johnny Depp denied an allegation by ex-wife Amber Heard that he is a “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” monster who turned violent when he drank and took drugs, though he acknowledged in a London court on Wedn…