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Paris Olympics vows to carry the torch for LGBTQ rights after watershed of Tokyo

Paris Olympics vows to carry the torch for LGBTQ rights after watershed of Tokyo

PARIS (AP) — Organizers of the Paris Olympics, who gave rainbow colors to their logo Wednesday to mark the international day against homophobia, transphobia and biphobia, aren't limiting themselves to promises of inclusive Games next year.
To play his father in a movie, comedian Sebastian Maniscalco enlisted Robert De Niro

To play his father in a movie, comedian Sebastian Maniscalco enlisted Robert De Niro

Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco wanted to make a movie for and about his father. Salvo Maniscalco had immigrated from Sicily to America in 1960 when he was 15. At 18, he became a hairdresser and raised and supported a family in Chicago.
Paul Schrader can’t shake his Christian faith, even with his latest movie, 'Master Gardener'

Paul Schrader can’t shake his Christian faith, even with his latest movie, 'Master Gardener'

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Throughout his life, Paul Schrader has had a complicated relationship with Christianity.
'Mississippi miracle': Kids' reading scores have soared in Deep South states

'Mississippi miracle': Kids' reading scores have soared in Deep South states

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — It’s a cliché that Kymyona Burk heard a little too often: “Thank God for Mississippi.
Movie Review: Smelling dirt with Joel Edgerton in Paul Schrader’s murky 'Master Gardener'

Movie Review: Smelling dirt with Joel Edgerton in Paul Schrader’s murky 'Master Gardener'

Paul Schrader plants the seeds of an intriguing melodrama in his latest creation “ Master Gardener .” Sigourney Weaver is a wealthy dowager with a stately name (Norma Haverhill), a large house and a dog she’s named porch dog.
'The Office' star Rainn Wilson crisscrosses the globe in search of inner bliss for TV series

'The Office' star Rainn Wilson crisscrosses the globe in search of inner bliss for TV series

NEW YORK (AP) — Rainn Wilson wanted to find inner happiness. So he got on a plane. Many planes.
In Steve McQueen's 4-hour Cannes entry 'Occupied City,' Holocaust past meets Amsterdam present

In Steve McQueen's 4-hour Cannes entry 'Occupied City,' Holocaust past meets Amsterdam present

CANNES, France (AP) — In Steve McQueen's “Occupied City,” a young woman with an even voice narrates, with rigorous specificity, Nazi encounters and crimes throughout Amsterdam during World War II.
Naomi Klein has new, more personal book out in September, 'Doppelganger'

Naomi Klein has new, more personal book out in September, 'Doppelganger'

NEW YORK (AP) — Activist and best-selling author Naomi Klein has a book coming out in September that will combine personal reflections with political reporting and cultural commentary.
5 tips to tackle a home remodel in an uncertain economy

5 tips to tackle a home remodel in an uncertain economy

Spring is kickoff season for many kitchen remodels, bathroom updates and deck repairs, but recent economic turmoil may have homeowners questioning their home improvement plans.
Why Hyundai and Kia have everyone else playing catch-up

Why Hyundai and Kia have everyone else playing catch-up

In the past few years, Hyundai and Kia vehicles have skyrocketed to the top of Edmunds’ rankings in some of the most popular vehicle segments.
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