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TORONTO — In the aftermath of Gordon Lightfoot's death on Monday, it was clear the legendary songwriter's outsized impact on music went beyond Canada's borders.

After several years of working in retail, Shantia Cross had enough. One day in 2021, she decided to walk off the job and leave what she described as a toxic and thankless workplace.

NEW YORK (AP) — Fashion's biggest night is underway — after all, it is the first Monday in May. Follow along for real-time updates on the 2023 Met Gala from The Associated Press.

First came the good news. After taking classes at a community college, Ricki Korba was admitted to California State University, Bakersfield, as a transfer student.

LONDON (AP) — Before the glory of his coronation weekend, King Charles III visited Parliament Tuesday, to get a reminder that the monarch’s power has limits.

More than 50% of Americans will be diagnosed with a mental illness or disorder during their lifetime, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Chances are, some of these individuals will be inheriting wealth at some point.

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian couturier Valentin Yudashkin, whose designs drew eyes at international fashion shows, sports events and military ceremonies, has died at age 59, Russian news reports said Tuesday.

The last Canadian singer standing in this season's "American Idol" has been cut from the reality TV show after making it to the top 10. Tyson Venegas, a 17-year-old high-school student from Port Moody, B.C.

NEW YORK (AP) — The long-awaited new novel by Abraham Verghese, “The Covenant of Water,” is Oprah Winfrey's latest book club pick.

Healthy plants are the most critical component of a thriving garden. And one of the best ways to keep them that way is to make sure your soil’s pH level suits their needs.