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First-time Juno nominees Girl Pow-r on embracing social causes with their music

First-time Juno nominees Girl Pow-r on embracing social causes with their music

TORONTO — Several weeks after teenage pop group Girl Pow-r learned they were nominated for their first Juno award, they're still reliving the thrill of the moment.
Zeppelin wins latest battle of the bands in `Stairway' fight

Zeppelin wins latest battle of the bands in `Stairway' fight

LOS ANGELES — A federal appeals court on Monday restored a jury verdict that found Led Zeppelin did not steal “Stairway to Heaven." The 9th U.S.
US warns 7 companies over fraudulent coronavirus claims

US warns 7 companies over fraudulent coronavirus claims

U.S. regulators warned seven companies to stop selling soaps, sprays and other concoctions with false claims that they can treat the new coronavirus or keep people from catching it. The warnings were emailed Friday to companies based in the U.S.
Virus and elderly: Avoid crowds, cruises, long plane trips

Virus and elderly: Avoid crowds, cruises, long plane trips

The U.S. government's coronavirus recommendations tell older adults to avoid crowds, cruises and long plane rides -- advice that one public health official acknowledged won't be welcomed by many. “Our goal is to protect you,” Dr.
Virus and elderly: Avoid crowds, cruises, long plane trips

Virus and elderly: Avoid crowds, cruises, long plane trips

The U.S. government's coronavirus recommendations tell older adults to avoid crowds, cruises and long plane rides -- advice that one public health official acknowledged won't be welcomed by many. “Our goal is to protect you,” Dr.
Barbara Neely, creator of black female sleuth series, dies

Barbara Neely, creator of black female sleuth series, dies

NEW YORK — Award-winning mystery writer Barbara Neely, who created the first black female sleuth series in mainstream American publishing, died March 2 after a brief illness, according to her publisher, Brash Books. She was 78.
Laura Smith and her songs to be celebrated by East Coast artists at tribute concert

Laura Smith and her songs to be celebrated by East Coast artists at tribute concert

HALIFAX — As members of the East Coast musical community mourn the loss of singer Laura Smith, they're also preparing a tribute to her life and music. The 67-year-old musician died at her home in Mahone Bay, N.S.
'Come From Away' Chinese tour postponed over COVID-19 concerns: organizers

'Come From Away' Chinese tour postponed over COVID-19 concerns: organizers

Organizers say the Chinese tour of "Come From Away" has been postponed in light of concerns about the COVID-19 outbreak. The Newfoundland-set musical was slated to open in China this spring.
'Come From Away' Chinese tour postponed over COVID-19 concerns: organizers

'Come From Away' Chinese tour postponed over COVID-19 concerns: organizers

Organizers say the Chinese tour of "Come From Away" has been postponed in light of concerns about the COVID-19 outbreak. The Newfoundland-set musical was slated to open in China this spring.
Review: Using Shakespeare to take the pulse of America

Review: Using Shakespeare to take the pulse of America

“Shakespeare in a Divided America,” Penguin Press, by James Shapiro America: land of the free, home of the brave, known for Route 66, Silicon Valley … and Shakespeare? Yes, and from colonial days onward.
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