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BASIN EVENTS: Nov. 13-21
COLUMBIA BASIN — Shh! Hear that? It’s the last quiet time before the holidays begin in earnest. Here are a few way…
If you don't laugh, you cry: Coping with virus through humor
BOSTON (AP) — Neil Diamond posts a fireside rendition of "Sweet Caroline" with its familiar lyrics tweaked to say, "Hands ... washing hands." A news anchor asks when social distancing will end because "my husband k…
Review: Sufjan Stevens and stepfather experiment on 'Aporia'
Sufjan Stevens and Lowell Brams, "Aporia" (Asthmatic Kitty)
Oprah on coronavirus: 'Playing it as safe as I possibly can'
NEW YORK (AP) — Oprah Winfrey says she’s playing it safe when it comes to the rapidly spreading coronavirus.
Political historian-commentator Richard Reeves dies at 83
NEW YORK (AP) — Richard Reeves, an author and syndicated columnist who wrote about politics for more than 50 years and published books on Richard Nixon, John F. Kennedy and other American presidents, has died at ag…
Best-Sellers-Books-USAToday
1. “The Boy from the Woods” by Harlan Coben (Grand Central Publishing)
Will Smith says he’s humbled by rapper’s tribute music video
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Will Smith says he was “humbled and honored” after rapper Joyner Lucas released a tribute song honoring his career work.
Michigan regents fire opera singer accused of sexual assault
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — The University of Michigan's Board of Regents on Thursday fired a music professor and noted opera singer who, along with his husband, is accused of sexually assaulting a fellow singer in Hou…
'On My Block' cast seeks truth in playing inner-city teens
WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Cast members of Netflix’s “On My Block” say they feel honored to be able to represent teenagers who've long seen themselves portrayed as stereotypes.
Chef Floyd Cardoz dies at 59 of coronavirus complications
NEW YORK (AP) — Chef Floyd Cardoz, who competed on “Top Chef,” won “Top Chef Masters” and operated successful restaurants in both India and New York, died Wednesday of complications from the coronavirus, his compan…
Review: Little Dragon back with soulful 'New Me, Same Us'
Little Dragon, “New Me, Same Us” (Ninja Tune)
None of the 'Big Five' publishers will attend BookExpo
NEW YORK (AP) — All of the so-called “Big Five” publishers have dropped out of BookExpo, the industry's annual national convention. Hachette Book Group and Macmillan became the fourth and fifth to announce they wou…
Review: Deeper prowls, growls on stellar album 'Auto-Pain'
Deeper, "Auto-Pain" (Fire Talk)
Review: In 'Uncorked,' a full-bodied coming-of-age tale
The wine movie is not exactly known for a bouquet of tasting notes. From “Wine Country” to “Bottle Shock,” they are usually light, amiable movies that amble through sunny fields of vines. “Sideways,” of course, is …
MMA, esports, The Apprentice _ Chatri's options in pandemic
He survived the Asian financial crisis, which wiped out entire economies and tore his family apart.
Elton John to host TV, radio concert as coronavirus antidote
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Elton John is hosting a “living room” concert aimed at bolstering American spirits during the coronavirus crisis and saluting those countering it, iHeartMedia and Fox said Wednesday.