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Robert Shaw, an AP bureau chief in 3 US states, dies

Robert Shaw, an AP bureau chief in 3 US states, dies

DALLAS (AP) — Robert Shaw, whose more than 40-year career with The Associated Press included leading news coverage in three states, has died. He was 79.
Trump opines on coup while rejecting fears about his actions

Trump opines on coup while rejecting fears about his actions

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump insisted Thursday that he wouldn’t have used the military to illegally seize control of the government after his election loss.
Study finds more racial diversity in LGBTQ film characters

Study finds more racial diversity in LGBTQ film characters

NEW YORK (AP) — The year 2020 saw welcome growth in racial diversity of LBGTQ characters in films released by major studios, according to a new study by the advocacy group GLAAD.
Fallen Blue Jackets goalie remembered as friend, hero

Fallen Blue Jackets goalie remembered as friend, hero

UPPER ARLINGTON, Ohio (AP) — Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks was hailed as a friend and hero during a memorial service held Thursday for the player who died on the Fourth of July from an errant fireworks mortar blast.
Appeals court upholds reversal of 'Innocent Man' conviction

Appeals court upholds reversal of 'Innocent Man' conviction

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A federal appeals court has upheld a federal judge's reversal of the murder conviction of an Oklahoma man whose case was featured in the book and television series ‘The Innocent Man.’ A three-judge panel of the U.S.
Halloween Horror Nights returning to Universal theme parks

Halloween Horror Nights returning to Universal theme parks

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — After a pandemic-related absence of a year, Halloween Horror Nights are back with haunted houses based on the “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” and “The Bride of Frankenstein" planned for Universal theme parks in California and Florida.
Judge allows R Kelly to shake up legal team ahead of trial

Judge allows R Kelly to shake up legal team ahead of trial

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge Thursday allowed jailed R&B singer R. Kelly to shake up his legal defense team just weeks before he is set to go on trial in New York on racketeering charges. U.S.
Pyotr Mamonov, Russian rock musician and actor, dies at 70

Pyotr Mamonov, Russian rock musician and actor, dies at 70

MOSCOW (AP) — Pyotr Mamonov, a rock musician, poet and actor who was a prominent figure in Russia's cultural scene for decades, has died. He was 70.
Quebec's Dominique Fils-Aimé, Toronto's Tobi among Polaris Music Prize contenders

Quebec's Dominique Fils-Aimé, Toronto's Tobi among Polaris Music Prize contenders

TORONTO — Albums from Quebec singer Dominique Fils-Aimé and Toronto rapper Tobi have been shortlisted for this year's Polaris Music Prize. The selection of 10 albums vying for the $50,000 award includes projects spanning an array of music genres.
Video games coming to Netflix? Latest hiring offers a clue

Video games coming to Netflix? Latest hiring offers a clue

SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) — Netflix has hired veteran video game executive Mike Verdu, signaling the video streaming service is poised to expand into another fertile field of entertainment.
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