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Book Review: Following a vicious attack, a woman solves her own murder in Holly Jackson novel

Book Review: Following a vicious attack, a woman solves her own murder in Holly Jackson novel

After the shattering conclusion of “Not Quite Dead Yet,” author Holly Jackson addresses her readers this way: “... and breathe. Sorry. I know that was intense.
'Lilo & Stitch' stars reflect on film's success and are eager for a sequel

'Lilo & Stitch' stars reflect on film's success and are eager for a sequel

SAN DIEGO (AP) — A few things have changed for the stars of “Lilo & Stitch” since the movie became the breakout hit of 2025.
Book Review: 'Victory ‘45’ chronicles the long, winding road to ending WWII

Book Review: 'Victory ‘45’ chronicles the long, winding road to ending WWII

Most wars begin with a unilateral act. Americans fired “the shot heard round the world” in Lexington in 1775 , the Germans invaded Poland in 1939, and the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941.
Book Review: ‘Gwyneth’ is a portrait of a pioneering and polarizing ‘It girl’ and wellness mogul

Book Review: ‘Gwyneth’ is a portrait of a pioneering and polarizing ‘It girl’ and wellness mogul

“Gwyneth: The Biography,” Amy Odell’s thorough portrait of Gwyneth Paltrow, splits her life and career into two distinct periods: the rise (and fall) of the quintessential ’90s Hollywood “It girl,” and her transformation to wellness mogul with the cr
Crème fraîche creates a creamy broth in this recipe for briny-sweet steamed clams

Crème fraîche creates a creamy broth in this recipe for briny-sweet steamed clams

A big bowl of steamed clams and juicy-crisp corn is summer eating at its finest. The combination is fresh, sweet and briny, almost like a chowder made for eating with your fingers.
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 3-9

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 3-9

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 3-9: Aug. 3: Actor Martin Sheen is 85. Singer Beverly Lee of The Shirelles is 84. Lifestyle guru Martha Stewart is 84. Movie director John Landis is 75. Actor Jo Marie Payton (“Family Matters”) is 75.
Thailand sets up safe spaces for pets whose owners fled border violence

Thailand sets up safe spaces for pets whose owners fled border violence

SURIN, Thailand (AP) — As residents along Thailand’s border with Cambodia fled the ongoing fighting , many tried to take their animals with them. For those who were unable to do so, livestock officials stepped in to help.
Comic-Con salutes James Gunn and gets first looks at 'Coyote vs. Acme,' and new 'Star Trek' forays

Comic-Con salutes James Gunn and gets first looks at 'Coyote vs. Acme,' and new 'Star Trek' forays

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Director James Gunn got an ovation from thousands for “Superman” in the most fitting place of all — Comic-Con .
Tom Lehrer, song satirist and mathematician, dies at 97

Tom Lehrer, song satirist and mathematician, dies at 97

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tom Lehrer, the popular song satirist who lampooned marriage, politics, racism and the Cold War, then largely abandoned his music career to return to teaching math at Harvard and other universities, has died. He was 97.
George Lucas tells Comic-Con crowd his new museum will be 'a temple to the people's art'

George Lucas tells Comic-Con crowd his new museum will be 'a temple to the people's art'

SAN DIEGO (AP) — George Lucas finally came to the stage at Comic-Con Sunday to an ovation from thousands, some holding light sabers in the air, with soaring “Star Wars” music filling the room.
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