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'Rogue Heroes' offers thrilling war adventure in the desert

'Rogue Heroes' offers thrilling war adventure in the desert

NEW YORK (AP) — Think of a military unit and you'll likely get an image of fresh-pressed uniforms, crisp saluting and a strong sense of hierarchy. But a new TV series offers a much messier alternative — one that can be even more effective.
Rapper's Montreal show cancelled after Jewish groups denounce antisemitic lyrics

Rapper's Montreal show cancelled after Jewish groups denounce antisemitic lyrics

MONTREAL — Ticketmaster says organizers have cancelled a Montreal show by a French rapper whose lyrics have been denounced as antisemitic. A message on the ticket seller's website said Freeze Corleone's Dec.
First love, first flesh and Americana in ‘Bones and All’

First love, first flesh and Americana in ‘Bones and All’

VENICE, Italy (AP) — It is early afternoon in late August at the Belmond Hotel Cipriani and Luca Guadagnino has just returned from the Palazzo del Cinema at the Venice Film Festival to do a tech check for his new film “ Bones and All ” the day before
'Bluey' leaves the TV screen and tumbles out live on stage

'Bluey' leaves the TV screen and tumbles out live on stage

NEW YORK (AP) — One of Australia's hottest exports is doing a walkabout through America. The first-ever theatrical adaptation of the popular animated children’s TV show “Bluey” starts a multi-state tour this month.
Review: Steve Martin slips with funny but thin movie memoir

Review: Steve Martin slips with funny but thin movie memoir

“Number One Is Walking: My Life in the Movies and Other Diversions,” by Steve Martin with drawings by Harry Bliss (Celadon): Between the covers of this surprisingly thin memoir are truffles of humor from comedian Steve Martin’s movie career illustrat
Climate activists throw liquid at Klimt painting in Vienna

Climate activists throw liquid at Klimt painting in Vienna

BERLIN (AP) — Climate activists in Austria on Tuesday attacked a famous painting by artist Gustav Klimt with a black, oily liquid and one then glued himself to glass protecting the painting's frame.
Roberta Flack has ALS, now 'impossible to sing,' rep says

Roberta Flack has ALS, now 'impossible to sing,' rep says

NEW YORK (AP) — A representative for Roberta Flack announced Monday that the Grammy-winning musician has ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease, and can no longer sing.
Sweet potato pie makes an easy, pretty Thanksgiving dessert

Sweet potato pie makes an easy, pretty Thanksgiving dessert

In some areas of the country, especially the South, sweet potatoes make regular appearances at the end of the meal, yet for many of us elsewhere, it’s a surprise to encounter them in dessert form.
Twists, themes, sound effects: Jigsaw puzzles for all ages

Twists, themes, sound effects: Jigsaw puzzles for all ages

Jigsaw puzzlers found their happy place, and their people, during the pandemic. Puzzling was already a thing, but soon more groups formed on social media, while popular puzzles disappeared quickly from online and actual shelves.
Israeli liberals fear new government will undo gains

Israeli liberals fear new government will undo gains

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s outgoing coalition has been the most diverse in the country's history, bringing a slew of progressive policies on the environment, LGBTQ issues and funding for the country’s Arab minority.
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