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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 …
LA man denies killing ex, prominent family therapist
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Los Angeles man pleaded not guilty Thursday to killing his ex-girlfriend, a prominent family therapist and former fiancee of comedian Drew Carey, prosecutors said.
Asian rapper Rich Brian is proving he belongs in hip-hop
When Brian Imanuel was a budding teen rapper in Jakarta, Indonesia, he wanted a rap name that would go well with a song that he was putting out on SoundCloud.
Best-Sellers-Books-USAToday
1. “Magnolia Table, Vol. 2" by Joanna Gaines (Morrow Cookbooks)
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…
Gaga, Stevie Wonder offer hope at event fighting COVID-19
NEW YORK (AP) — Lady Gaga urged people weathering the coronavirus pandemic to find a way to smile through the pain, while Stevie Wonder encouraged viewers to lean on one another as the superstars kicked off Saturda…
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 …
Kesha, Andra Day kick off all-star event fighting COVID-19
NEW YORK (AP) — R&B singer Andra Day performed her inspirational anthem “Rise Up,” former One Direction member Niall Horan thanked health care workers and teachers, and pop star Kesha played piano while singing pos…
Teachers on TV: Classes hit the airwaves during pandemic
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Using his cat’s blanket as green screen, history teacher Bill Smith recorded himself teaching a lesson on New Jersey’s underground railroad, taking student viewers on a tour of sites including …
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.
Jordan: Winning 6th NBA title with Bulls was 'trying year'
CHARLOTTE, N.C (AP) — Michael Jordan described his final NBA championship season with the Chicago Bulls as a “trying year.”
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS
Best-Selling Books Week Ended April 11th.
Essence Fest moves to 2021 after mayor signals need to shift
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Amid the spread of the
Why we watch: Sports movies' emotional connections resonate
For now and the foreseeable future, thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, there are no live sports to watch -- in person, on television, online.
Announcers find ways to keep busy with sports world on hold
Joe Buck has taken up a different type of commentary with games at a standstill.
Review: New Shelby Lynne album connected to unreleased film
Shelby Lynne, “Shelby Lynne” (Thirty Tigers)