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Santorum's comments on Native Americans don't quiet critics

Santorum's comments on Native Americans don't quiet critics

NEW YORK — CNN analyst Rick Santorum's claim that he misspoke during a recent speech where he said there was “nothing here” when the United States was founded did little to diminish anger against him.
Bruce Springsteen receives this year's Woody Guthrie Prize

Bruce Springsteen receives this year's Woody Guthrie Prize

TULSA, Okla. — Bruce Springsteen has won the 2021 Woody Guthrie Prize, which is given to an artist seen as carrying on the spirit of the folk singer whose music focused on the plight of the poor and disenfranchised.
Fox gains US English-language rights to Copa América

Fox gains US English-language rights to Copa América

LOS ANGELES — This June's Copa América will be televised in the United States on Fox's networks. The network said Tuesday it had reached a six-year agreement with the South American governing body CONMEBOL for English-language U.S.
Jimmie Johnson to make Indy 500 debut - for NBC Sports

Jimmie Johnson to make Indy 500 debut - for NBC Sports

INDIANAPOLIS — Jimmie Johnson will make his first Indianapolis 500 start this year after all — with the television crew, not on the racetrack.
As pandemic ebbs, an old fear is new again: mass shootings

As pandemic ebbs, an old fear is new again: mass shootings

PORTLAND, Ore. — Brianne Smith was overjoyed to get an email telling her to schedule a second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Hours later, her relief was replaced by dread: a phone alert — another mass public shooting.
The top 10 books on the Apple Store

The top 10 books on the Apple Store

Book Title by Author Name - ISBN - (Publisher) 1. Sooley by John Grisham - 9780385547710 - (Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group) 2. 21st Birthday by James Patterson & Maxine Paetro - 9780759555693 - (Little, Brown and Company) 3.
The top 10 movies on the Apple Store

The top 10 movies on the Apple Store

Movies US charts: 1. Nomadland 2. The Marksman (2021) 3. Promising Young Woman 4. Nobody 5. The Kid Detective 6. Percy vs. Goliath 7. The Father 8. Trigger Point 9. The Courier (2021) 10. Minari Movies US charts - Independent: 1.
Concert to honour Broadway star Rebecca Luker, fight ALS

Concert to honour Broadway star Rebecca Luker, fight ALS

LOS ANGELES — Some of Broadway's biggest stars are joining together to pay tribute to the late three-time Tony Award-nominated actor Rebecca Luker and raise money to fight Lou Gehrig’s disease.
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, to release 1st children's book

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, to release 1st children's book

LOS ANGELES — Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, is releasing her first children’s book, one rooted in the relationship between Prince Harry and their son, Archie. Random House Children’s Books announced Tuesday that “The Bench” will be released June 8.
Costa Rica priest sings public health message amid pandemic

Costa Rica priest sings public health message amid pandemic

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica — A Roman Catholic priest better known for his outreach to the poor is winning new fans with his catchy public health-focused lyrics set to a popular 1990s salsa tune as Costa Rica experiences its worst moment of the COVID-19 pan
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