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E-sports finds a foothold in the Basin
COLUMBIA BASIN — Among the activities that students can participate in, e-sports, or organized competitive video g…
Beyoncé identifies groups receiving $6M in coronavirus aid
Beyoncé is focusing her coronavirus relief efforts on organizations that are helping communities of color that have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic.
Meghan's lawsuit against British tabloid has court hearing
LONDON (AP) — A British newspaper publisher fought back against the Duchess of Sussex at a court hearing Friday, rejecting allegations that it deliberately stoked a dispute between Meghan and her father and asking …
'Spider-Man,' 'Doctor Strange,' 'Thor' shift release dates
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hollywood studios are shuffling more release dates as a result of the coronavirus, including sequels to “Doctor Strange," “Spider-Man: Far From Home" and “Into the Spider-Verse.”
A 'Phantom of the Opera' contest seeks singer with style
NEW YORK (AP) — Andrew Lloyd Webber has launched a virtual competition that could lead to one fan singing on Broadway or the West End when musicals resume playing.
Online conspiracy theorists twist singer's COVID-19 death
CHICAGO (AP) — Conspiracy theorists are twisting facts online about country singer Joe Diffie's death from COVID-19 complications in an effort to promote their claims that health officials are exaggerating the thre…
Nashville musicians find themselves without jobs or benefits
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Colin Poulton moved to Nashville in 2008 to study commercial guitar. He dropped out of college but stuck with the city and the guitar, first playing in a series of original bands and more re…
Fox didn't immediately challenge Trump's disinfectant remark
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump's suggestion that doctors look into injecting disinfectant as a potential coronavirus treatment went unchallenged on Fox News Channel until the morning after he made it.
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Music Review: Pam Tillis' blue alto has never sounded better
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Rolling Stones release a song that 'resonates' these days
NEW YORK (AP) — The Rolling Stones have unveiled a new song the band thinks is perfect for these coronavirus times.
Steve Dalkowski, inspiration for 'Bull Durham,' dies at 80
Steve Dalkowski, a hard-throwing, wild left-hander whose minor league career inspired the creation of Nuke LaLoosh in the movie “Bull Durham," has died. He was 80.
Eric Church wants people to feel safe when concerts return
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country star Eric Church doesn’t know when concerts might resume in the United States after the spread of the coronavirus, but he wants people to feel safe when they return to hear live musi…
Iowa governor: Tip from Ashton Kutcher led to testing deal
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa’s $26 million contract to increase coronavirus testing was reached after the governor acted on a tip from actor Ashton Kutcher, a revelation that increased skepticism about the no-bid de…
Shirley Knight, Oscar-nominated actress, has died at 83
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shirley Knight, the Kansas-born actress who was nominated for two Oscars early in her career and went on to play an astonishing variety of roles in movies, TV and the stage, has died. She was 83.
New show 'Defending Jacob' is a homecoming for Chris Evans
NEW YORK (AP) —