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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…
Albert Uderzo, a creator of French hero Asterix, dies at 92
PARIS (AP) — Albert Uderzo, one of the two creators of the beloved comic book character Asterix, who captured the spirit of the Gauls of yore and grew a reputation worldwide, died on Tuesday. He was 92.
African jazz great Manu Dibango dies in France of virus
PARIS (AP) — Manu Dibango, who fused African rhythms with funk to become one of the most influential musicians in world dance music, died Tuesday with the coronavirus, according to his music publisher. He was 86.
Africa's jazz great Manu Dibango dies in France of virus
PARIS (AP) — Renowned jazz man Manu Dibango, to many the beloved “Papy Groove” who served as an inspiration and pioneer in his art, died on Tuesday with the coronavirus, his official Facebook page announced. He was…
David Byrne's `American Utopia' to come out in book form
NEW YORK (AP) — David Byrne is adapting his stage play “American Utopia" for the printed page.
Review: 'Untold Story' dives backstage at 'The Office'
“The Office: The Untold Story of the Greatest Sitcom of the 2000s: An Oral History,” Dutton, by Andy Greene
Valeria Luiselli's 'Lost Children Archive' wins Folio Prize
LONDON (AP) — Mexican writer Valeria Luiselli’s novel “Lost Children Archive” won the Rathbones Folio Prize for literature on Monday at a ceremony held online because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Plácido Domingo has coronavirus amid Spain outbreak
MADRID (AP) — Plácido Domingo announced Sunday that he has tested positive for the coronavirus.
Celebrity birthdays for the week of March 29-April 4
Celebrity birthdays for the week of March 29-April 4:
Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows:
Review: Pearl Jam come roaring back with superb new album
Pearl Jam, “Gigaton” (Monkeywrench/Republic Records)
NY Philharmonic cancels season, cuts orchestra salaries
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Philharmonic canceled the rest of its season and a 10-concert European tour due to the new coronavirus, estimating it will have $10 million in operating losses to its $87 million annual…
Crossover country superstar Kenny Rogers dies at 81
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Kenny Rogers, the smooth, Grammy-winning balladeer who spanned jazz, folk, country and pop with such hits as “Lucille,” “Lady” and “Islands in the Stream” and embraced his persona as “The Ga…
Justices toss decision in media mogul's discrimination case
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday threw out a lower court ruling in favor of a black media mogul and comedian who’s suing cable giant Comcast alleging racial discrimination.
AP Exclusive: Allen has new publisher, memoir out Monday
NEW YORK (AP) — Woody Allen's memoir, dropped by its original publisher after widespread criticism, has found a new home, The Associated Press has learned.
Broadway actress Ruthie Ann Miles is pregnant
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Broadway actress Ruthie Ann Miles, who tragically lost her daughter and unborn child two years ago, is pregnant.