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Bill Cosby appeal will test scope of #MeToo prosecutions

Bill Cosby appeal will test scope of #MeToo prosecutions

PHILADELPHIA — In a stunning decision that could test the legal framework of #MeToo cases, Pennsylvania's highest court will review the trial decision to let five other accusers testify at Bill Cosby's sexual assault trial in 2018, which ended with h

Author-educator Danielle Allen wins $500,000 prize

NEW YORK — The author and educator Danielle Allen has received a $500,000 prize from the Library of Congress. Allen has won John W. Kluge Prize for Achievement in the Study of Humanity.
Margaret Wente resigns contentious Toronto college appointment after uproar

Margaret Wente resigns contentious Toronto college appointment after uproar

TORONTO — Former Globe and Mail columnist Margaret Wente has resigned a contentious appointment with a Toronto college after facing fierce opposition from students and staff.
Sarah Ramos embraces inner-fan by recreating famous scenes

Sarah Ramos embraces inner-fan by recreating famous scenes

NEW YORK — Actor Sarah Ramos hasn't let being stuck in quarantine stop her from acting.
Fans turn up heat for ABC's cancelled 'Baker and the Beauty'

Fans turn up heat for ABC's cancelled 'Baker and the Beauty'

LOS ANGELES — With cries for equality and justice ringing in the streets, a petition drive to rescue a cancelled television series may seem inconsequential.
Some New York news shows back, but many hosts work remotely

Some New York news shows back, but many hosts work remotely

NEW YORK — The couch is still in storage, but the morning team on “Fox & Friends” returned for the first time Monday to the midtown Manhattan studio vacated in March because of the coronavirus pandemic.

International Balloon Fiesta grounded over virus concerns

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — There will be no hot air balloons lifting off this fall as part of an international event that draws hundreds of thousands of spectators and ballooning teams from around the world to the heart of New Mexico.
Joel Schumacher, director of 'St. Elmo's Fire,' dies at 80

Joel Schumacher, director of 'St. Elmo's Fire,' dies at 80

NEW YORK — Joel Schumacher, the eclectic and brazen filmmaker who dressed New York department store windows before shepherding the Brat Pack to the big screen in “St.
Free 'Do the Right Thing' rental; Spike Lee talk offered

Free 'Do the Right Thing' rental; Spike Lee talk offered

LOS ANGELES — “Do the Right Thing” is free to rent on several platforms all week and an online discussion will be held with director Spike Lee on his 1989 film about racism, protests, police brutality and a New York neighbourhood in turmoil.
AFI offers free 'Do The Right Thing' and talk with Spike Lee

AFI offers free 'Do The Right Thing' and talk with Spike Lee

LOS ANGELES — The American Film Institute announced Monday that it is offering free rentals of “Do The Right Thing” all week and will host a discussion of the 1989 film about racism, protests, police brutality and a New York neighbourhood in turmoil
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