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Ethan Hawke tapes audio edition of acclaimed novel 'Gilead'

Ethan Hawke tapes audio edition of acclaimed novel 'Gilead'

NEW YORK — When she learned that Ethan Hawke was working on a special audio edition of her acclaimed novel “Gilead,” Marilynne Robinson's response was to get a better idea of who he was.
Pfizer: Mid-November earliest it can seek virus vaccine OK

Pfizer: Mid-November earliest it can seek virus vaccine OK

NEW YORK — Pfizer Inc. cannot request emergency authorization of its COVID-19 vaccine before the third week of November -- and that’s if everything goes well, the company’s CEO announced Friday.
Tatiana Maslany says role in Marvel's 'She-Hulk' was only a rumour

Tatiana Maslany says role in Marvel's 'She-Hulk' was only a rumour

TORONTO — Tatiana Maslany says she won’t be smashing her way through Marvel’s “She-Hulk” series. The Regina, Sask.
'Battle of the Blades' to debut on Oct. 22 after production halted by COVID-19 case

'Battle of the Blades' to debut on Oct. 22 after production halted by COVID-19 case

Eight pairs of skaters are set to hit the ice for "Battle of the Blades" next week after production was put on hold by a COVID-19 case.
New Zealand to vote on legalizing marijuana and euthanasia

New Zealand to vote on legalizing marijuana and euthanasia

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — New Zealanders are poised to decide on two landmark social issues during an election Saturday: whether to legalize recreational marijuana and whether to legalize euthanasia.
Tourists return to Hawaii amid ever-changing pandemic rules

Tourists return to Hawaii amid ever-changing pandemic rules

HONOLULU — Angela Margos was among the first passengers in San Francisco to get on a plane headed for Hawaii, where travellers who test negative for the coronavirus will no longer be required to self-quarantine for two weeks.
'Jagged Little Pill' leads Tony Awards nominations with 15

'Jagged Little Pill' leads Tony Awards nominations with 15

NEW YORK — The sobering musical “Jagged Little Pill,” which plumbs Canadian singer Alanis Morissette's 1995 breakthrough album to tell a story of an American family spiraling out of control, earned a leading 15 Tony Award nominations Thursday, as the
On #MeToo anniversary, leaders say focus is on inequality

On #MeToo anniversary, leaders say focus is on inequality

DETROIT — When #MeToo movement founder Tarana Burke thinks about the group's future as the world celebrates its anniversary, her vision is clear.
Canadian director and Samuel L. Jackson probe transatlantic slave trade in 'Enslaved'

Canadian director and Samuel L. Jackson probe transatlantic slave trade in 'Enslaved'

TORONTO — COVID-19 and other hurdles stalled production on "Enslaved," which follows actor Samuel L. Jackson as he traces his roots and the tragedy of the sunken ships during the transatlantic slave trade.
Jewish family's painting looted by Nazis in 1933 is returned

Jewish family's painting looted by Nazis in 1933 is returned

ALBANY, N.Y. — A painting of two young, 19th-century skaters that was looted by Nazis from a Jewish family in 1933 and recently discovered at a small museum in upstate New York was returned Thursday after 87 years.
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