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New wave of bars creates buzz without the booze

New wave of bars creates buzz without the booze

There’s something missing from a new wave of bars opening around the world: Alcohol. Aimed at the growing number of people exploring sobriety, the bars pour adult drinks like craft cocktails without the booze.
'Monumental day’: Indian Country reacts to Deb Haaland vote

'Monumental day’: Indian Country reacts to Deb Haaland vote

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.
'Mank' leads Oscar nominations in a year of record diversity

'Mank' leads Oscar nominations in a year of record diversity

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
Barbara Rickles, widow of comedian Don Rickles, dies at 84

Barbara Rickles, widow of comedian Don Rickles, dies at 84

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.
Meet Analiese Gregory, a chef who fishes, forages and hunts

Meet Analiese Gregory, a chef who fishes, forages and hunts

NEW YORK — Analiese Gregory is a chef who knows first-hand where her ingredients come from. Usually, it's her hand.
Pandemic-era Oscars lose glitz as movie buffs forced to stream films at home

Pandemic-era Oscars lose glitz as movie buffs forced to stream films at home

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.
A by-the-numbers look at a year of Oscar diversity, firsts

A by-the-numbers look at a year of Oscar diversity, firsts

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.
Federal agents arrest rapper who was on the run for months

Federal agents arrest rapper who was on the run for months

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.
EXPLAINER: Why countries are halting the AstraZeneca shot

EXPLAINER: Why countries are halting the AstraZeneca shot

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
Study: Tween TV viewers get new message about value of fame

Study: Tween TV viewers get new message about value of fame

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.
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