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Angelina Jolie leaves role as UN refugee agency envoy

Angelina Jolie leaves role as UN refugee agency envoy

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Angelina Jolie and the United Nations' refugee agency are parting ways after more than two decades. In a joint statement issued Friday, the U.S.
AP Breakthrough Entertainer: Joaquina Kalukango, in paradise

AP Breakthrough Entertainer: Joaquina Kalukango, in paradise

NEW YORK (AP) — Winning a Tony Award as best lead actress in a musical cemented Joaquina Kalukango's place in the Broadway firmament. But it also, surprisingly, cemented Kalukango’s belief that she could actually do musicals.
New York bans pet stores from selling cats, dogs, rabbits

New York bans pet stores from selling cats, dogs, rabbits

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York on Thursday became the latest state to ban the sale of cats, dogs and rabbits in pet stores in an attempt to target commercial breeding operations decried by critics as “puppy mills.” The new law, which was signed by Gov.
Noah Centineo moves away from rom-coms with 'The Recruit'

Noah Centineo moves away from rom-coms with 'The Recruit'

There's a moment in the new Netflix series “ The Recruit ,” starring Noah Centineo, when his character, Owen, finds himself in the middle of a shootout.
Explainer: What flu strain is circulating now and why so many kids are getting sick

Explainer: What flu strain is circulating now and why so many kids are getting sick

TORONTO — The flu has returned with a vengeance after being absent for a couple of years during the COVID-19 pandemic. It's hitting children especially hard. Here's what doctors say is happening, and why.
Pope returns Greece's Parthenon Sculptures in ecumenical nod

Pope returns Greece's Parthenon Sculptures in ecumenical nod

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis will send back to Greece the three fragments of the Parthenon Sculptures that the Vatican Museums have held for two centuries, in the latest case of a Western museum bowing to demands for restitution of artifacts to t
2 cities pursued more school for kids. Only 1 pulled it off.

2 cities pursued more school for kids. Only 1 pulled it off.

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Jonathan Oliva is in third grade, but struggles to read and write. “His teacher said he’s like a kindergartner.
CBC and HBO Max renew TV comedy 'Sort Of' for third season

CBC and HBO Max renew TV comedy 'Sort Of' for third season

TORONTO — The TV comedy series "Sort Of" has been renewed for a third season by CBC and HBO Max.
Q&A: Bethenny Frankel on giving advice on all platforms

Q&A: Bethenny Frankel on giving advice on all platforms

NEW YORK (AP) — Bethenny Frankel has never been shy about offering her opinion, but lately, giving advice has become her business.
Douglas Emhoff tours 988 call center for mental health

Douglas Emhoff tours 988 call center for mental health

WASHINGTON (AP) — Douglas Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, on Friday visited a 988 call center that's part of the recently launched national hotline intended to help anyone experiencing a mental health emergency.
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