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Floods fill tunnels leading to Detroit airport, force water rescues in Ohio and Las Vegas

Floods fill tunnels leading to Detroit airport, force water rescues in Ohio and Las Vegas

ROMULUS, Mich. (AP) — Heavy rains across parts of the United States flooded an Ohio highway where people were rescued from their cars, covered the Las Vegas Strip with water and temporarily closed a busy airport terminal outside Detroit.
Players credit the NFL and union with doing a better job of teaching when sports betting isn't OK

Players credit the NFL and union with doing a better job of teaching when sports betting isn't OK

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Detroit wide receiver Jameson Williams and Tennessee right tackle Nicholas Petit-Frere begin six-game suspensions Tuesday for betting at work. At least they'll be able to rejoin their teams this season.
What is Stockholm syndrome? It all started with a bank robbery 50 years ago

What is Stockholm syndrome? It all started with a bank robbery 50 years ago

STOCKHOLM (AP) — It's a common term these days, deployed to describe the bond that victims of kidnappings or hostage situations sometimes develop with their captors: “Stockholm syndrome.
'Dune: Part Two' release postponed to 2024 as actors strike lingers

'Dune: Part Two' release postponed to 2024 as actors strike lingers

NEW YORK (AP) — The release of “Dune: Part Two,” one of the fall's most anticipated films, has been postponed from November until next year, Warner Bros. confirmed Thursday. Denis Villeneuve's science-fiction sequel had been set to open Nov.
What’s going on with Scooter Braun’s artist roster? Here’s what we know and what’s still speculation

What’s going on with Scooter Braun’s artist roster? Here’s what we know and what’s still speculation

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Scooter Braun is one of the most recognizable names in the music business for his singular work as an executive and entrepreneur.
Fox News reaches 12.8 million viewers for GOP primary debate, despite Donald Trump's absence

Fox News reaches 12.8 million viewers for GOP primary debate, despite Donald Trump's absence

NEW YORK (AP) — Even without lead contender Donald Trump, an estimated 12.8 million people watched the first Republican presidential primary debate on two Fox News television channels and its streaming service.
Keith Spicer, Canada's first official languages commissioner, dead at 89

Keith Spicer, Canada's first official languages commissioner, dead at 89

OTTAWA — Keith Spicer, Canada's first commissioner of official languages, died Thursday in Ottawa at 89.
ISIS documentary 'Rojek' selected as Canada's contender for Oscar nomination

ISIS documentary 'Rojek' selected as Canada's contender for Oscar nomination

TORONTO — The political documentary "Rojek," featuring interviews with imprisoned Islamic State members, is Canada's contender vying for anomination in the best international feature film categoryat next year'sAcademy Awards.
Silk Laundry, Section 35 among Canadian Arts & Fashion Award nominees

Silk Laundry, Section 35 among Canadian Arts & Fashion Award nominees

TORONTO — The timeless designs of Silk Laundry and streetwear by Indigenous-owned brand Section 35 are among the nominees for the Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards this year.
Fran Drescher says actors strike she's leading is an 'inflection point' that goes beyond Hollywood

Fran Drescher says actors strike she's leading is an 'inflection point' that goes beyond Hollywood

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fran Drescher believes that the walkouts that have shut down Hollywood are about something much bigger than the actors union she leads, or the writers striking alongside them, or the entertainment industry.
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