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FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Citizens of tribes across the U.S. cried and clapped in celebration Monday as Deb Haaland became the first Native American confirmed as secretary of a Cabinet agency. The U.S.

NEW YORK — After a pandemic year that shuttered movie theatres and upended the movie business, Academy Awards nominations on Monday went to two female filmmakers for the first time, to a historically diverse slate of actors and to David Fincher's lea

NEW YORK — Barbara Rickles, the widow of Don Rickles and a fictionalized target of his comic insults during what was otherwise one of Hollywood's most enduring marriages, died on the 56th anniversary of their wedding.

NEW YORK — Analiese Gregory is a chef who knows first-hand where her ingredients come from. Usually, it's her hand.

Rob Guenette has for years made it his mission to see all of the major Academy Award contenders in theatres. The Toronto film buff would typically be at least halfway through that list before the nominees were announced Monday.

LOS ANGELES — A look, by the numbers, at notable facts, figures and trivia from the nominations for the 93rd Academy Awards: 11 — First-time acting nominees.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — U.S. Marshals in Tennessee have arrested a Georgia rapper who was wanted for nearly three months after violating his probation by melting off his court-ordered ankle monitor and disappearing, according to authorities.

LONDON — At least a dozen countries including Germany, France, Italy and Spain have now temporarily suspended their use of AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine after reports last week that some people in Denmark and Norway who got a dose developed blood

LOS ANGELES — As a parent, Yalda Uhls found herself immersed a decade ago in TV series including “Hannah Montana,” “iCarly” and “Victorious,” and uneasy about the message they sent to her 9-year-old daughter and other youngsters.

Normally, Academy Award nominations mean an Oscar bump in box office. This year, streaming services and digital rental platforms may get a bounce. Many of this year's best-picture nominees have already been released on various home-viewing platforms.