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Secret ingredient from summer corn lifts Cajun maque choux

Secret ingredient from summer corn lifts Cajun maque choux

The star of maque choux, one of the classic dishes of Louisiana’s Cajun country, is fresh summer corn. Naturally sweet kernels are in delicious balance with a savory mix of vegetables and crawfish.
New CBC series will see 24 Canadians compete in cross-Canada obstacle competition

New CBC series will see 24 Canadians compete in cross-Canada obstacle competition

The muddy floor of the Bay of Fundy during low tide at Hopewell Rocks on the southern coast of New Brunswick became the unlikely scene of an obstacle course competition Wednesday, as shooting prepared to wrap on CBC's upcoming TV series Canada's Ulti
August streaming picks: Ron Howard's cave rescue drama, an explosive Woodstock doc

August streaming picks: Ron Howard's cave rescue drama, an explosive Woodstock doc

A roundup of some must-see TV series and films premiering on subscription streaming platforms in August: “Thirteen Lives” “Apollo 13” director Ron Howard brings his methodical, nail-biting style to another real-life story that captivated the world.
Nichelle Nichols, Lt. Uhura on ‘Star Trek,’ has died at 89

Nichelle Nichols, Lt. Uhura on ‘Star Trek,’ has died at 89

Nichelle Nichols, who broke barriers for Black women in Hollywood as communications officer Lt. Uhura on the original “Star Trek” television series, has died at the age of 89.
Jerry Ceppos, distinguished editor, educator, dies at age 75

Jerry Ceppos, distinguished editor, educator, dies at age 75

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Jerry Ceppos, a distinguished news editor, executive and educator, whose career included leading Pulitzer Prize winning teams and two journalism schools, died Friday. He was 75.
'Star Trek' alums, more react to death of Nichelle Nichols

'Star Trek' alums, more react to death of Nichelle Nichols

Trailblazer was a word used by many to mourn the passing of actor Nichelle Nichols, who died Saturday at age 89 . Nichols broke barriers for Black women in Hollywood when she played communications officer Lt.
Pat Carroll, Emmy winner and voice of Ursula, dies at 95

Pat Carroll, Emmy winner and voice of Ursula, dies at 95

Pat Carroll, a comedic television mainstay for decades, Emmy-winner for “Caesar’s Hour” and the voice Ursula in “The Little Mermaid,” has died. She was 95.
Barbara Mandrell returns to the Opry for 50th anniversary

Barbara Mandrell returns to the Opry for 50th anniversary

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country Music Hall of Famer and Grammy winner Barbara Mandrell retired from music more than two decades ago, but the Grand Ole Opry still feels like home to her.
Briton leaves Iraq after antiquities conviction quashed

Briton leaves Iraq after antiquities conviction quashed

LONDON (AP) — A retired British geologist jailed in Iraq for antiquities smuggling has been freed and has left the country, his family said Sunday. Jim Fitton, 66, was sentenced in June to 15 years in an Iraqi prison.
'DC League of Super-Pets' takes No. 1 with $23 million

'DC League of Super-Pets' takes No. 1 with $23 million

The summer box office showed signs of slowing down this weekend as the animated “DC League of Super-Pets” opened in theaters across North America.
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