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Toronto Zoo says its beloved and iconic silverback gorilla has died

Toronto Zoo says its beloved and iconic silverback gorilla has died

The Toronto Zoo says Charles, a 52-year-old silverback gorilla who had shown signs of deteriorating health, died on Tuesday.
Luxury SUV test: Edmunds compares the Lincoln Nautilus and Mercedes-Benz GLC

Luxury SUV test: Edmunds compares the Lincoln Nautilus and Mercedes-Benz GLC

While Lincoln’s full-size Navigator is great for big families and towing, the recently redesigned Lincoln Nautilus should have broader appeal for SUV shoppers.
Cambodian archaeologists discover a dozen centuries-old sandstone statues at Angkor UNESCO site

Cambodian archaeologists discover a dozen centuries-old sandstone statues at Angkor UNESCO site

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Archaeologists in Cambodia have unearthed a dozen centuries-old sandstone statues in a “remarkable discovery” at the Angkor World Heritage Site near the city of Siem Reap, authorities said Wednesday.
A New Zealand city waves goodbye to its giant hand sculpture that many came to love

A New Zealand city waves goodbye to its giant hand sculpture that many came to love

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Perched on two fingers on the roof of an art gallery in Wellington, New Zealand , the giant sculpture of a hand has loomed over the city for five years.
More than a quarter of Canadians will spend at least 100 bones on Halloween: poll

More than a quarter of Canadians will spend at least 100 bones on Halloween: poll

A new poll suggests more than a quarter of Canadians will spend $100 or more on Halloween, with roughly 70 per cent of respondents saying they'll fork over as much money as they did last year on candy and costumes.
Australian police recover 40,000 stolen coins based on the children's animated series 'Bluey'

Australian police recover 40,000 stolen coins based on the children's animated series 'Bluey'

SYDNEY (AP) — Australian police said on Wednesday they had recovered more than 40,000 stolen limited-edition coins based on the hit children’s animated series “Bluey.” The Bluey coins, with a face value of one Australian dollar (65 U.S.
Tuberculosis infected 8 million people last year, the most WHO has ever tracked

Tuberculosis infected 8 million people last year, the most WHO has ever tracked

LONDON (AP) — More than 8 million people were diagnosed with tuberculosis last year, the World Health Organization said Tuesday, the highest number recorded since the U.N. health agency began keeping track. About 1.
Democrats are leaning on celebrity star power. Will it matter?

Democrats are leaning on celebrity star power. Will it matter?

WASHINGTON (AP) — Kamala Harris has Bruce Springsteen, Taylor Swift and Beyoncé. Donald Trump has Kid Rock, Waka Flocka Flame and Hulk Hogan.
Robert Downey Jr. says he 'intends to sue' all future executives who use his AI replica

Robert Downey Jr. says he 'intends to sue' all future executives who use his AI replica

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Robert Downey Jr. doesn't think Marvel executives would ever recreate his portrayal of Tony Stark using artificial intelligence. But if they did, he would lawyer up — even posthumously.
Court approves Tupperware's sale to lenders, paving way for brand's exit from bankruptcy

Court approves Tupperware's sale to lenders, paving way for brand's exit from bankruptcy

NEW YORK (AP) — A U.S.
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