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BASIN EVENTS: April 10-18
COLUMBIA BASIN — Crafts, theater, music and more await this week in the Columbia Basin. Here are a few chances to …
Review: Canadian melody maker Ron Sexsmith finds serenity
Ron Sexsmith, “Hermitage" (Cooking Vinyl)
Brian Dennehy, two-time Tony winner and 'First Blood' and 'Silverado' star, dies at 81
NEW YORK (AP) — Brian Dennehy, two-time Tony winner and 'First Blood' and 'Silverado' star, dies at 81.
Broadway star Nick Cordero faces leg amputation due to virus
NEW YORK (AP) — The wife of Tony Award-nominated actor Nick Cordero, who specialized in playing tough guys on Broadway, says her husband will have to have his right leg amputated after suffering complications from …
Louis Armstrong org starts COVID-19 fund for jazz musicians
NEW YORK (AP) — The Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation has launched a $1 million emergency fund to support freelance New York City-area jazz musicians during the coronavirus pandemic.
‘E.T.,’ 'Bugsy' cinematographer Allen Daviau dies at 77
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cinematographer Allen Daviau, who shot three of Steven Spielberg’s films including “E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial,” has died. A representative from the American Society of Cinematographers said Wedn…
'A League of Their Own' inspired baseball pioneer Croteau
There were moments when Julie Croteau’s baseball path was a lonely one even as she turned in a career historic enough that Cooperstown wanted her glove.
No baseball or beaches: Virus upends usual California summer
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In these dark times, clouded by fears of an enemy we can’t see and sheltered in homes we're itching to leave, it's reassuring to know that California's sunsets over the Pacific are just as vivid.…
US animator, filmmaker Gene Deitch dies in Prague at 95
PRAGUE (AP) — Gene Deitch, an American Oscar-winning illustrator, animator, film director and producer has died. He was 95.
Comic-Con canceled over coronavirus, plans 2021 return
LOS ANGELES (AP) — This year’s San Diego Comic-Con has been canceled due to coronavirus-related restrictions around large gatherings. Organizers say they are planning for the festival to return in July 2021.
Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows:
Beyoncé, Gaga offer hope at all-star event fighting COVID-19
NEW YORK (AP) — Lady Gaga, Stevie Wonder, Lizzo, Shawn Mendes and others sang classic songs brimmed with messages of hope and change during a TV special aimed at fighting the coronavirus, while Beyoncé and Alicia K…
TV doctors Oz and Phil explaining controversial Fox comments
NEW YORK (AP) — Two television doctors — Dr. Oz and Dr. Phil — are finding themselves trying to explain comments they made about coronavirus restrictions during appearances on Fox News Channel this week.
Independent musicians turn to social media to recoup wages
For Doug and Telisha Williams, becoming homeowners was a special challenge.
Minnesota sophomore wins "Jeopardy!" College Championship
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nibir Sarma has become the first winner of the “Jeopardy!” College Championship from the University of Minnesota.
Horse racing gets more TV time with other sports scratched
Socially distanced crews in New York and California are keeping horse racing on television in the U.S. during the coronavirus pandemic.