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Review: The long-delayed 'Death on the Nile' runs aground

Review: The long-delayed 'Death on the Nile' runs aground

Kenneth Branagh's Agatha Christie adaptation “Death on the Nile” begins with a flashback to the trenches of World War I before shifting to 1930s London two decades later, but that’s nothing compared to the time that's passed since Branagh's preceding
Gun salutes mark Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee year

Gun salutes mark Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee year

LONDON (AP) — Gun salutes rang out in London and Edinburgh on Monday to mark the official start of Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee year, as the 95-year-old monarch prepared for a busy season of public duties.
Dutch police investigate abuse complaints at talent show

Dutch police investigate abuse complaints at talent show

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Dutch police have received five reports of alleged criminal abuse linked to “The Voice of Holland” talent show and some 20 reports of “inappropriate behavior and possible sexually transgressive behavior” by people linked
Q&A: Tanya Tagaq says her patience has run out for 'complacent' Canadians

Q&A: Tanya Tagaq says her patience has run out for 'complacent' Canadians

TORONTO — Tanya Tagaq is finally catching her breath. Shortly after the world froze in its tracks during the early days of COVID-19, the Inuk artist was struggling.
For food lovers, Valentine’s Day is a time for indulgences

For food lovers, Valentine’s Day is a time for indulgences

Pandemic Valentine’s Day No. 2… are we having fun yet? Some folks will be heading to restaurants for romantic, socially distanced dinners (oh, life these days is filled with oxymorons).
Germany to return ancestral remains to Hawaii from museums

Germany to return ancestral remains to Hawaii from museums

BERLIN (AP) — The body overseeing Berlin's museums will hand over Hawaiian ancestral remains collected by a German naturalist in the 19th century to authorities in Hawaii.
New this week: Mary J. Blige, Jennifer Lopez and Puppy Bowl

New this week: Mary J. Blige, Jennifer Lopez and Puppy Bowl

Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.
Acadia National Park wants to rebuild Jordan Pond House

Acadia National Park wants to rebuild Jordan Pond House

BANGOR, Maine (AP) — Acadia National Park wants to tear down the famous Jordan Pond House restaurant, at a scenic spot where tea and popovers have been served since the late 1800s, and replace it for as much as $20 million because of structural probl
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Feb. 13-19

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Feb. 13-19

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Feb. 13-19: Feb. 13: Actor Kim Novak is 89. Actor Bo Svenson (“Walking Tall”) is 81. Actor Stockard Channing is 78. Talk show host Jerry Springer is 78. Singer Peter Gabriel is 72. Actor David Naughton is 71.
Kimberly Palmer: The most romantic money moves you can make

Kimberly Palmer: The most romantic money moves you can make

For some people, talking about money is as pleasurable a way to spend time together as going for a long walk on the beach.
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