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Progress in childhood cancer has stalled for Blacks and Hispanics, report says

Progress in childhood cancer has stalled for Blacks and Hispanics, report says

Advances in childhood cancer are a success story in modern medicine. But in the past decade, those strides have stalled for Black and Hispanic youth, opening a gap in death rates, according to a new report published Thursday.
Cancer patients and survivors gather to talk about the future of 'precision medicine'

Cancer patients and survivors gather to talk about the future of 'precision medicine'

HALIFAX — Robin McGee has been living with stage four colorectal cancer for the past 13 years — a remarkable feat given the seriousness of her condition.
Cambodia inaugurates new Chinese-funded airport serving popular tourist destination of Angkor Wat

Cambodia inaugurates new Chinese-funded airport serving popular tourist destination of Angkor Wat

SIEM REAP, Cambodia (AP) — Cambodia on Thursday inaugurated its newest and biggest airport, a Chinese-financed project meant to serve as an upgraded gateway to the country's major tourist attraction, the centuries-old Angkor Wat temple complex in the
Justin Torres and Ned Blackhawk are among the winners of National Book Awards

Justin Torres and Ned Blackhawk are among the winners of National Book Awards

NEW YORK (AP) — Justin Torres' novel “Blackouts,” a daring and illustrated narrative that blends history and imagination in its recounting of a censored study of gay sexuality, has won the National Book Award for fiction.
Roger Waters denied hotel stays in Argentina and Uruguay over antisemitism allegations, report says

Roger Waters denied hotel stays in Argentina and Uruguay over antisemitism allegations, report says

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Hotels in Argentina and Uruguay reportedly rejected reservations for Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters over accusations of antisemitism leveled at the British singer known for his pro-Palestinian views.
Ryan Reynolds becomes newest member of Order of British Columbia

Ryan Reynolds becomes newest member of Order of British Columbia

VANCOUVER — Ryan Reynolds is the newest member of the Order of British Columbia. The Vancouver-born actor and producer received the honour from Premier David Eby and Lt.-Gov. Janet Austin at a private ceremony in Vancouver.
Matthew Perry's 'Friends' co-stars reminiscence about late actor

Matthew Perry's 'Friends' co-stars reminiscence about late actor

LOS ANGELES (AP) — All five of Matthew Perry’s “Friends” co-stars are sharing more remembrances of the star in their first personal social media posts since the actor’s death last month .
Quincy Jones, Jennifer Hudson and Chance the Rapper co-owners of historic Chicago theater

Quincy Jones, Jennifer Hudson and Chance the Rapper co-owners of historic Chicago theater

CHICAGO (AP) — Iconic music producer Quincy Jones and entertainers Jennifer Hudson and Chance the Rapper are now co-owners of the historic Ramova Theatre on Chicago's South Side.
Karl Tremblay, singer with Quebec's Les Cowboys Fringants, dies from cancer at 47

Karl Tremblay, singer with Quebec's Les Cowboys Fringants, dies from cancer at 47

MONTREAL — Karl Tremblay, the lead singer with one of Quebec's most beloved bands, has died at the age of 47. His group, Les Cowboys Fringants, shared the news of his death in a social media post this afternoon.
Jimmy Kimmel to host the Oscars for the fourth time

Jimmy Kimmel to host the Oscars for the fourth time

NEW YORK (AP) — Jimmy Kimmel is returning as host of the Academy Awards for the second straight year and fourth time overall, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences announced Wednesday.
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