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'Black Panther' cast pushes Wakanda forward after Boseman

'Black Panther' cast pushes Wakanda forward after Boseman

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Letitia Wright hit the Marvel Cinematic Universe scene as King T’Challa’s joyfully witty younger sister in 2018’s blockbuster “Black Panther.
University of Calgary diagnostic hub aims to advance research into fighting infection

University of Calgary diagnostic hub aims to advance research into fighting infection

CALGARY — The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic helped start a new diagnostic testing and research facility at the University of Calgary focused on infections.
Native child welfare law faces major Supreme Court challenge

Native child welfare law faces major Supreme Court challenge

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments Wednesday on the most significant challenge to a law that gives preference to Native American families in foster care and adoption proceedings of Native children.
Man sentenced in connection with Sweetie Pie's murder plot

Man sentenced in connection with Sweetie Pie's murder plot

ST. LOUIS (AP) — A former St. Louis insurance agent was sentenced Monday to three years in prison for helping a one-time reality TV star fraudulently obtain life insurance on a relative later shot to death in a murder-for-hire conspiracy.
A decade in Nashville, Lainey Wilson is just getting started

A decade in Nashville, Lainey Wilson is just getting started

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Last year the stars aligned for Lainey Wilson after more than a decade trying to get the doors to open for her as a country singer-songwriter.
Empire Co. hit by IT problems affecting pharmacies at Sobeys and other grocery stores

Empire Co. hit by IT problems affecting pharmacies at Sobeys and other grocery stores

STELLARTON, N.S. — Grocery stores across Canada owned by Nova Scotia-based Empire Co. Ltd., including the Sobeys chain, continued Monday to experience computer problems that have made it difficult for some customers seeking prescriptions.
Oscar, Tony-nominated writer-director Douglas McGrath dies

Oscar, Tony-nominated writer-director Douglas McGrath dies

NEW YORK (AP) — Stage, TV and film writer-director Douglas McGrath, who earned a Tony nomination for “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” and an Oscar nod for the “Bullets Over Broadway” screenplay he co-wrote with Woody Allen, died Thursday.
Review: Movie fans will roar, growl over ’50 MGM Films’ book

Review: Movie fans will roar, growl over ’50 MGM Films’ book

“The 50 MGM Films that Transformed Hollywood: Triumphs, Blockbusters, and Fiascos,” by Steven Bingen (Lyons Press) The title of film historian Steven Bingen’s new book is reminiscent of B-movie trailers of the 1950s that breathlessly hype “The Most I
Mimi Parker, co-founder of Minnesota indie band Low has died

Mimi Parker, co-founder of Minnesota indie band Low has died

DULUTH, Minn. (AP) — Mimi Parker, whose soothing vocals helped propel the Minnesota indie band Low to critical acclaim, has died at age 55, nearly two years after revealing that she had been diagnosed with ovarian cancer.
New this week: Bruce Springsteen, 'The Big Brunch' and Sonic

New this week: Bruce Springsteen, 'The Big Brunch' and Sonic

Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music and video game platforms this week.
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