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Guam residents compensated for war atrocities decades later

Guam residents compensated for war atrocities decades later

HAGATÑA, Guam — For Antonina Palomo Cross, Japan's occupation of Guam started with terror at church. The then-7-year-old was attending Catholic services with her family when the 1941 invasion began, setting off bomb blasts, sirens and screams.
Review: Kevin Krauter's 'Full Hand' is dreamy introspection

Review: Kevin Krauter's 'Full Hand' is dreamy introspection

Kevin Krauter, “Full Hand” (Bayonet Records) Kevin Krauter's “Full Hand” draws on the music of his early youth, like emo and ‘90s rock, and on his personal experiences grappling with growing up, religion and sexuality.
A rebel yell: Billy Idol stars in New York anti-idling ads

A rebel yell: Billy Idol stars in New York anti-idling ads

NEW YORK — Rocker Billy Idol is the face of an anti-idling campaign launched Thursday in New York City.
Top nominee Polanski to skip French Oscars after rape claim

Top nominee Polanski to skip French Oscars after rape claim

PARIS — Filmmaker Roman Polanski is skipping the awards ceremony for France's equivalent of the Oscars — where his latest movie leads this year's nominations — because of protests prompted by a new rape accusation against him.
Nanaimo, B.C. teen to audition on 'American Idol' on Sunday's episode

Nanaimo, B.C. teen to audition on 'American Idol' on Sunday's episode

Nanaimo, B.C. teen Lauren Spencer-Smith has always longed to compete on a televised singing competition.
RCMP to stop providing security for Prince Harry and Meghan: minister

RCMP to stop providing security for Prince Harry and Meghan: minister

Canada will stop providing security for Prince Harry and his wife Meghan in coming weeks as the couple formally renounces their royal privileges, the public safety minister announced Thursday. The RCMP has been helping the U.K.
CBC News boss stepping down after more than 10 years with the public broadcaster

CBC News boss stepping down after more than 10 years with the public broadcaster

TORONTO — CBC News says its editor-in-chief and general manager is stepping down at the end of this week after more than 10 years with the public broadcaster.
Disney Plus to revive 'The Proud Family' animated series

Disney Plus to revive 'The Proud Family' animated series

LOS ANGELES — The Proud family is making a comeback. The Disney Plus streaming service said Thursday it’s ordered a revival of the animated series about an African American teenager and her extended family.
Higdon opera for Philadelphia to have 3 different endings

Higdon opera for Philadelphia to have 3 different endings

Jennifer Higdon has been commissioned by Opera Philadelphia to compose "Woman with Eyes Closed," which will open the company's O20 Festival on Sept. 17 and in a novel twist will feature three different endings.
Review: Undercover Dream Lovers is fun, funky and reflective

Review: Undercover Dream Lovers is fun, funky and reflective

The Undercover Dream Lovers, “It's All In Your Head" (The Undercover Dream Lovers) The Undercover Dream Lovers is a one-man band whose debut album, “It's All In Your Head,” is a fun collection of funky songs which leave room for reflection among the
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