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Netflix lands 'Knives Out' sequels in high-priced deal

Netflix lands 'Knives Out' sequels in high-priced deal

NEW YORK — Detective Benoit Blanc's next cases will be for Netflix. The streaming company said Wednesday it has reached a deal for two sequels to Rian Johnson's acclaimed 2019 whodunit, “Knives Out.
Ancient coins may solve mystery of murderous 1600s pirate

Ancient coins may solve mystery of murderous 1600s pirate

WARWICK, R.I. — A handful of coins unearthed from a pick-your-own-fruit orchard in rural Rhode Island and other random corners of New England may help solve one of the planet's oldest cold cases.
Fans may be allowed to attend 2021 Eurovision Song Contest

Fans may be allowed to attend 2021 Eurovision Song Contest

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Organizers of the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest welcomed the news Thursday that up to 3,500 fans may be allowed to attend the popular music competition when it is staged in the Netherlands next month.
Oklahoma town eases pandemic, one restaurant meal at a time

Oklahoma town eases pandemic, one restaurant meal at a time

NEW YORK — In Miami, Oklahoma, restaurants and their customers are doing their part to ease pandemic heartache, one meal at a time.
PBS Kids celebrates Autism Awareness Month with new friends

PBS Kids celebrates Autism Awareness Month with new friends

NEW YORK — A new child is introduced this month on the animated TV show “Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum” who is a little different. He's sensitive to loud noises and he likes doing things his way, in his time.
What we know about J&J's single-dose vaccine, set to arrive at the end of April

What we know about J&J's single-dose vaccine, set to arrive at the end of April

Canada will soon add another COVID-19 vaccine to its supply, with procurement minister Anita Anand announcing this week that initial shipments of Johnson & Johnson's single-dose jab are to arrive by the end of April.
Can I still spread the coronavirus after I'm vaccinated?

Can I still spread the coronavirus after I'm vaccinated?

NEW YORK — Can I still spread the coronavirus after I’m vaccinated? It’s possible. Experts say the risk is low, but are still studying how well the shots blunt the spread of the virus.
Palin confirms COVID-19 diagnosis, urges steps like masks

Palin confirms COVID-19 diagnosis, urges steps like masks

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says she tested positive for COVID-19 and is urging people to take steps to guard against the coronavirus, such as wearing masks in public.
Paul Simon sells song catalogue to Sony Music Publishing

Paul Simon sells song catalogue to Sony Music Publishing

NEW YORK — Paul Simon is the latest icon to sell his rich catalogue of songs.
Man's Ebola relapse spawned dozens of new cases in Africa

Man's Ebola relapse spawned dozens of new cases in Africa

A man in Africa who developed Ebola despite receiving a vaccine recovered but suffered a relapse nearly six months later that led to 91 new cases before he died.
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