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Politicians seek to leverage celebrities to reach voters

Politicians seek to leverage celebrities to reach voters

ATLANTA (AP) — A beer garden near downtown Atlanta filled for a recent event hosted by Democratic U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock aimed at Latino voters. Some said they came to seek Warnock, who is seeking reelection in the midterm elections on Nov.
Saga of last US slave ship finds life in 'Descendant' doc

Saga of last US slave ship finds life in 'Descendant' doc

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — In the murky waters of an Alabama river, diver Kamau Sadiki said he had to pause before entering the last known slave ship to the United States, where 110 people were confined in hellish conditions.
Review: Meghan Trainor's album is a therapy session for all

Review: Meghan Trainor's album is a therapy session for all

Meghan Trainor, “Takin' It Back” (Epic Records) Meghan Trainor is back with that doo-wop style of music that made her famous, but this time adding a twist to it.
Judge tosses challenge to Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' bill

Judge tosses challenge to Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' bill

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — For the second time in about a month, a lawsuit challenging Florida's so-called “don't say gay" legislation restricting teaching on gender identity and sexual orientation in schools has been dismissed by a federal judge. U.S.
Haggis' defense eyes accuser's emails at rape lawsuit trial

Haggis' defense eyes accuser's emails at rape lawsuit trial

NEW YORK (AP) — Filmmaker Paul Haggis’ defense sought Friday to undermine the credibility of a publicist who accused him of rape, with his attorneys suggesting a whiff of romantic interest in communications that his accuser says were just professiona
Sister of slain reality star asks: 'How can you sleep?'

Sister of slain reality star asks: 'How can you sleep?'

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Relatives confronted the man who fatally shot a former star of the St. Louis-based reality TV show “Welcome to Sweetie Pie’s” when he was sentenced to 32 years in prison.
Review: Taylor Swift gets dark, electric on 'Midnights'

Review: Taylor Swift gets dark, electric on 'Midnights'

Taylor Swift “Midnights,” (Republic Records) “All of me changed like midnight,” Taylor Swift confesses halfway through her latest album, the aptly named and moody “Midnights.
Keeping history alive in legal thriller ‘Argentina, 1985’

Keeping history alive in legal thriller ‘Argentina, 1985’

The 1985 Trial of the Juntas was a seismic moment in Argentina’s history, helping to solidify the country’s democratic future after seven years of military dictatorship.
Balenciaga fashion house cuts ties with Ye, report says

Balenciaga fashion house cuts ties with Ye, report says

PARIS (AP) — The Balenciaga fashion house has cut ties with Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, according to a news report.
Online school put US kids behind. Some adults have regrets.

Online school put US kids behind. Some adults have regrets.

BOSTON (AP) — As the harmful effects of extended pandemic school closures become more apparent, some educators and parents have regrets. They're questioning decisions in cities across the U.S.
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