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'Carry On' and 'EastEnders' star Barbara Windsor dies at 83

'Carry On' and 'EastEnders' star Barbara Windsor dies at 83

LONDON — British actress Barbara Windsor, whose seven-decade career ranged from cheeky film comedies to the soap opera “EastEnders,” has died, her husband said. She was 83.
Sweden's Prince Carl Phillip and wife expecting 3rd child

Sweden's Prince Carl Phillip and wife expecting 3rd child

STOCKHOLM — Sweden’s Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia said Friday they are expecting their third child.
'Such is life': In virus wards, death is a foe but a fact

'Such is life': In virus wards, death is a foe but a fact

PARIS — During their daily morning round of the intensive care unit, hospital staffers and medical students pause outside room No. 10, abruptly emptied of the patient who lost his nearly month-long battle against COVID-19 the previous evening.
Stephen Lang weaves tale of bonding amid Gettysburg horrors

Stephen Lang weaves tale of bonding amid Gettysburg horrors

NEW YORK — For a guy who has made a career out of playing villains, Stephen Lang certainly has a knack for turning a dark period in American history into a children’s book with a message. Whether playing Col.
Biden, Harris named Time magazine's 'Person of the Year'

Biden, Harris named Time magazine's 'Person of the Year'

WASHINGTON — Time magazine has named President-elect Joe Biden and Vice-President-elect Kamala Harris its “Person of the Year.
The Globe and Mail wins 2019 Michener Award, excellence in public-service journalism

The Globe and Mail wins 2019 Michener Award, excellence in public-service journalism

OTTAWA — The Globe and Mail has been named the winner of the 2019 Michener Award, which honours excellence in public-service journalism.
US Jews plan smaller Hanukkah celebrations amid virus

US Jews plan smaller Hanukkah celebrations amid virus

Jewish Americans from a variety of branches of the faith are celebrating Hanukkah with smaller-than-usual gatherings this year, in hopes of keeping the year-end holiday safe but still joyful as coronavirus cases spike across the country.
US panel endorses widespread use of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

US panel endorses widespread use of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

WASHINGTON — A U.S.
Dozens of Canadian publishers project at least a 40 per cent revenue hit, survey says

Dozens of Canadian publishers project at least a 40 per cent revenue hit, survey says

Many Canadian publishers are expecting to see sales revenues slashed nearly in half this year as the COVID-19 crisis has made it harder for readers to find homegrown titles, a recent survey suggests.
SEC on ABC: ESPN to be exclusive TV home, starting 2024

SEC on ABC: ESPN to be exclusive TV home, starting 2024

The Southeastern Conference's signature mid-afternoon Saturday game will move from CBS to ABC starting in 2024 as part of a new 10-year contract with ESPN and the powerhouse football league announced Thursday.
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