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UK Supreme Court refuses to intervene in life-support battle

UK Supreme Court refuses to intervene in life-support battle

LONDON (AP) — The parents of a 12-year-old boy who was left in a comatose state after suffering brain damage have failed to persuade the U.K. Supreme Court to intervene in a life-support treatment battle.
Søndergård hired as music director of Minnesota Orchestra

Søndergård hired as music director of Minnesota Orchestra

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Danish conductor Thomas Søndergård was hired Thursday as music director of the Minnesota Orchestra and given a five-year contract that starts with the 2023-24 season.
Wounded Knee artifacts highlight slow pace of repatriations

Wounded Knee artifacts highlight slow pace of repatriations

BARRE, Mass. (AP) — One by one, items purportedly taken from Native Americans massacred at Wounded Knee Creek emerged from the dark, cluttered display cases where they’ve sat for more than a century in a museum in rural Massachusetts.
Louisiana rapper killed in shooting in his hometown

Louisiana rapper killed in shooting in his hometown

BOGALUSA, La. (AP) — Louisiana rapper JayDaYoungan was fatally shot in his hometown of Bogalusa, north of New Orleans, police said. The musician, whose real name is Javorius Scott, was killed Wednesday just after 6 p.m. He was 24.
Toronto police investigate fireworks released at end of concert at Scotiabank Arena

Toronto police investigate fireworks released at end of concert at Scotiabank Arena

Toronto police are investigating after fireworks were thrown indoors at the end of Wednesday's Dua Lipa concert at the city's Scotiabank Arena. Police said they received reports about the incident shortly before midnight.
PBS series, AP detail toll of Russian invasion of Ukraine

PBS series, AP detail toll of Russian invasion of Ukraine

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two documentaries detailing the punishing effects of Russia's war on Ukraine will air on PBS' “Frontline” investigative series.
Sarah Polley's 'Women Talking' among TIFF's newly released lineup

Sarah Polley's 'Women Talking' among TIFF's newly released lineup

TORONTO — Canadian filmmaker Sarah Polley's movie about women dealing with the aftermath of sexual assaults in a religious colony will screen at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Review: King Princess reigns with new summer anthems

Review: King Princess reigns with new summer anthems

“Hold on Baby,” King Princess (Zelig Records/Columbia Records) In “Hold on Baby,” King Princess’ second album, there’s something emotionally relatable for all her listeners.
Australian TV soap 'Neighbours' screens star-studded finale

Australian TV soap 'Neighbours' screens star-studded finale

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A crowd of staunch fans braved wet winter weather in downtown Melbourne on Thursday to watch outdoors the star-studded finale of the Australian television soap “Neighbours,” which ran for 37 years.
Tyler Perry to receive honorary AARP Purpose Prize award

Tyler Perry to receive honorary AARP Purpose Prize award

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tyler Perry will receive an honorary AARP award for uplifting communities and helping people “overcome various obstacles” through his foundation.
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