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Opera union board member alleges coverup in Domingo scandal

Opera union board member alleges coverup in Domingo scandal

SAN FRANCISCO — A senior member of the main U.S. union that represents opera performers resigned Monday, accusing the leadership of a coverup in its investigation into accusations of sexual harassment against superstar Plácido Domingo.
Nik vs. the volcano: How Wallenda is prepping for new stunt

Nik vs. the volcano: How Wallenda is prepping for new stunt

NEW YORK — Intense heat, poisonous gasses, molten lava — the conditions for Nik Wallenda’s latest tightrope walk are downright hellish, and that’s just the way he wants it.
Stray-dog story 'Clebs' among Canadian winners at Berlin film fest

Stray-dog story 'Clebs' among Canadian winners at Berlin film fest

A Canadian/Moroccan story of a stray-dog refuge, and a satirical biopic of former Canadian Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King were among the award winners at the Berlin International Film Festival.
American Jewish history museum seeks bankruptcy protection

American Jewish history museum seeks bankruptcy protection

PHILADELPHIA — The National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia filed for bankruptcy protection Monday, seeking relief from debt brought by construction efforts.
Poach boneless chicken breasts for flavour, tenderness

Poach boneless chicken breasts for flavour, tenderness

This time of year, boneless, skinless chicken breasts are my go-to protein. You can add them to a grain bowl, a green salad or Caesar, or shred them to make chicken salad, soup, casseroles, one-pot meals, etc.
Celebrity birthdays for the week of March 8-14

Celebrity birthdays for the week of March 8-14

Celebrity birthdays for the week of March 8-14: March 8: Jazz saxophonist George Coleman is 85. Actress Sue Ane Langdon is 84. Songwriter Carole Bayer Sager is 76. Actor-director Micky Dolenz of The Monkees is 75.
Bon Jovi's David Bryan on Broadway again, livin' on a prayer

Bon Jovi's David Bryan on Broadway again, livin' on a prayer

NEW YORK — He looks like a rock star — rail-thin with long flowing hair. But rock stars aren't supposed to be on time, rip up their songs without a fuss or eat salad. David Bryan is a different kind of rock star.
New US guidelines urge a hepatitis C check for most adults

New US guidelines urge a hepatitis C check for most adults

WASHINGTON — Most American adults need to be checked for hepatitis C, say guidelines released Monday that urge millions more people to get screened for the liver-damaging virus that can fester for decades it's spotted.
Spielberg daughter arrested on domestic charge in Tennessee

Spielberg daughter arrested on domestic charge in Tennessee

NASHVILLE — An adopted daughter of film director Steven Spielberg was arrested in Tennessee in a domestic incident involving her boyfriend, police said. Mikaela Spielberg, 23, was charged with domestic assault causing bodily injury early Saturday.
‘The Invisible Man’ tops box office with $29 million

‘The Invisible Man’ tops box office with $29 million

LOS ANGELES — The Elisabeth Moss-led thriller “The Invisible Man” rode a wave of good reviews to a very visible spot atop the box office this weekend.
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