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After many years of impassioned calls for an Oscar recognizing the art of the stunt, the film academy has decided to give it an official award.

CHARLOTTETOWN — The University of Prince Edward Island is backing away from a demand that an artist in residence take down a painting that the school said offended some American faculty members.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The art of culinary diplomacy, practiced by presidents at White House state dinners for more than 150 years, is the theme of this year's official White House Christmas ornament.

Fans and countrymen on Thursday shared their remembrances of Dominican Republic music icon Rubby Pérez, who was among the scores of people killed this week after the roof at the Jet Set club in Santo Domingo collapsed. He was 69.

TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 155 new measles cases over the last week, pushing the province’s case count to 816 since an outbreak began in the fall.

NEW YORK (AP) — A top Centers for Disease Control and Prevention official told staff this week to start planning for the agency's splintering.

ROME (AP) — The Prada Group announced a deal Thursday to buy crosstown Milan fashion rival Versace from the U.S. luxury group Capri Holdings under terms that values one of the most recognizable names in Italian fashion at 1.25 billion euros ($1.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has long complained about modern rules that limit water flow for showerheads , making it harder for him to wash his "beautiful hair.

LONDON (AP) — One of four women suing influencer and self-styled misogynist Andrew Tate for sexual assault said he whipped her with a belt and once stuck a gun in her face, according to court documents that have been filed in London.

LONDON (AP) — Live from London, it’s Saturday night! Wait, London? You heard that correctly. “Saturday Night Live” announced Thursday that it plans to launch a British version of the U.S.