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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 …
Clarification: Virus Outbreak-Videos story
NEW YORK (AP) — In a story published April 6, 2020 about a celebrity doctor’s apology for playing down the coronavirus, The Associated Press gave an inaccurate description of one of the people quoted, Sharyl Attkis…
Review: Canadian melody maker Ron Sexsmith finds serenity
Ron Sexsmith, “Hermitage" (Cooking Vinyl)
'Outlander' star Sam Heughan speaks out against online abuse
HONOLULU (AP) — “Outlander” star Sam Heughan spoke out on social media about what he calls “six years of constant bullying, harassment, stalking and false narratives" about him.
To air or not air Trump briefings? Pressure on at networks
NEW YORK (AP) — After CNN's John King described a video played at President Donald Trump’s coronavirus briefing this week as propaganda, the response was predictable. So why is CNN airing it?
Stuck at home, music producers battle while fans party along
NEW YORK (AP) — When pioneering producers like DJ Premier and RZA, Ne-Yo and Johnta Austin, and Lil Jon and T-Pain went head-to-head in recent days by playing some of their most impactful songs in battles on social…
Taylor Swift has canceled all shows, appearances for 2020
NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift is canceling all of her performances and appearances for the rest of the year because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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.
'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.
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.
Rolling Stones to join Gaga for TV event battling COVID-19
NEW YORK (AP) — The Rolling Stones will join Lady Gaga, Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder and Billie Eilish for the upcoming TV special aimed at fighting the coronavirus pandemic.
Dr. Oz says he 'misspoke' when talking on reopening schools
NEW YORK (AP) — Television's “Dr. Oz” Mehmet says he misspoke during a Fox News Channel appearance this week where he said reopening schools was a “very appetizing opportunity” despite the coronavirus epidemic.
UK youth orchestra plays 'Ode to Joy' alone but together
LONDON (AP) — A nationwide lockdown didn't stop Britain’s National Youth Orchestra from making music — alone but together.
Pitbull launches new song to inspire during the pandemic
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Pitbull is looking to uplift his fans around the world with a new dance anthem.
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.
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.”