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'Black in Space' looks at final frontier of civil rights

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — In 1959, Ronald Erwin McNair walked into a South Carolina library. The 9-year-old aspiring astronaut wanted to check out a calculus book, but a librarian threatened to call the police if he didn't leave. McNair was black.

Feb 20, 2020 12:23 PM Read more >

The Weeknd sets cross-continent tour with 57 dates, including several in Canada

TORONTO — Canadian R&B singer the Weeknd is going big for his latest tour to promote the upcoming album "After Hours.

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ACTRA honouree Jean Yoon reflects on her fight for onscreen diversity

TORONTO — Jean Yoon is flush with honours these days. In September, the Toronto-raised performer and playwright received a Birks Diamond Tribute award for her body of work.

Feb 20, 2020 11:54 AM Read more >

In rough US flu season for kids, vaccine working OK so far

NEW YORK — It may end up being a bad flu season for kids, but early signs suggest the vaccine is working OK. The vaccine has been more than 50% effective in preventing flu illness severe enough to send a child to the doctor's office, the U.S.

Feb 20, 2020 11:33 AM Read more >

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Audible bestsellers for week ending February 14th Fiction: 1. Cut and Run: A Light-Hearted Dark Comedy by Ben Acker and Ben Blacker, narrated by Meg Ryan, D’Arcy Carden, Sam Richardson, Rachel Bloom, Ed Begley, Jr.

Feb 20, 2020 10:16 AM Read more >

You can find a way to fight aches and pains

We start losing muscle mass as early as age 30.

Feb 14, 2020 6:00 AM Read more >