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Manifest destiny: B.C. teens who chanted for Taylor Swift tickets get their wish

Manifest destiny: B.C. teens who chanted for Taylor Swift tickets get their wish

VANCOUVER — A pair of British Columbia sisters who lit candles and chanted affirmations in a bid to "manifest" tickets to see their idol Taylor Swift in Vancouver are going to get their wish.
Archaeologists in Virginia unearth colonial-era garden with clues about its enslaved gardeners

Archaeologists in Virginia unearth colonial-era garden with clues about its enslaved gardeners

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) — Archaeologists in Virginia are uncovering one of colonial America's most lavish displays of opulence: An ornamental garden where a wealthy politician and enslaved gardeners grew exotic plants from around the world.
Archaeologists in Virginia unearth colonial-era garden with clues about its enslaved gardeners

Archaeologists in Virginia unearth colonial-era garden with clues about its enslaved gardeners

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) — Archaeologists in Virginia are uncovering one of colonial America's most lavish displays of opulence: An ornamental garden where a wealthy politician and enslaved gardeners grew exotic plants from around the world.
Are convention viewing numbers a hint about who will win the election? Don't bet on it

Are convention viewing numbers a hint about who will win the election? Don't bet on it

NEW YORK (AP) — In a close election campaign with both sides looking for an edge, the party with more people watching their midsummer convention would seem to have an important sign of success.
Are convention viewing numbers a hint about who will win the election? Don't bet on it

Are convention viewing numbers a hint about who will win the election? Don't bet on it

NEW YORK (AP) — In a close election campaign with both sides looking for an edge, the party with more people watching their midsummer convention would seem to have an important sign of success.
Nova Scotia's Andy Hines lands J Balvin for film adaptation of his own music video

Nova Scotia's Andy Hines lands J Balvin for film adaptation of his own music video

TORONTO — Grammy-nominated Canadian music video creator Andy Hines says he hopes his feature film directorial debut could be the first of several music videos adapted into big-screen stories.
Music Review: Sabrina Carpenter's 'Short n' Sweet' is flirty, fun and wholly unserious

Music Review: Sabrina Carpenter's 'Short n' Sweet' is flirty, fun and wholly unserious

Say you can’t sleep? Sabrina Carpenter knows. That’s that her espresso.
Kamala Harris with Beyoncé? Yes, but the star singer was only heard through loudspeakers

Kamala Harris with Beyoncé? Yes, but the star singer was only heard through loudspeakers

Kamala Harris introduced herself to the country she hopes to lead in the climactic moment of the Democratic national convention on Thursday — and despite chatter about potential mystery guests, Beyoncé's only appearance was over the loudspeakers.
Second season of 'Pachinko' explores challenges for ethnic Koreans in Japan

Second season of 'Pachinko' explores challenges for ethnic Koreans in Japan

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The second season of “Pachinko,” opening Friday, delicately captures the plight of ethnic Koreans brought to Japan during colonial rule and their descendants, exploring themes of home and identity through several generations
The biggest diamond in over a century is found in Botswana - a whopping 2,492 carats

The biggest diamond in over a century is found in Botswana - a whopping 2,492 carats

GABORONE, Botswana (AP) — The largest diamond found in more than a century has been unearthed at a mine in Botswana, and the country's president showed off the fist-sized stone to the world at a viewing ceremony Thursday.
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