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John Lennon's killer denied parole for an 11th time

John Lennon's killer denied parole for an 11th time

ALBANY, N.Y. — The man who gunned down John Lennon outside his Manhattan apartment in 1980 was denied parole for an 11th time, state corrections officials said Wednesday. Mark David Chapman was denied after being interviewed by a parole board Aug.
Brandy emerges from her cocoon, conquers her demons on 'B7'

Brandy emerges from her cocoon, conquers her demons on 'B7'

NEW YORK — When Brandy began crafting her newest album nearly three years ago, her intent was both benevolent and selfish.
Telefilm to contribute $100K per year towards creation of Black Screen Office

Telefilm to contribute $100K per year towards creation of Black Screen Office

Telefilm Canada is committing $100,000 a year towards the creation of a Black Screen Office.
Review: A madcap journey in crude but sweet ‘Get Duked!’

Review: A madcap journey in crude but sweet ‘Get Duked!’

“The Most Dangerous Game” meets modern U.K. delinquent culture in the raucous indie black comedy “ Get Duked!.
Kanye West qualifies for Tennessee presidential ballot

Kanye West qualifies for Tennessee presidential ballot

NASHVILLE — Rapper and producer Kanye West will be on Tennessee's presidential ballot in November, the state election’s office confirmed.
Review: 'All Together Now' is a sweet call to help others

Review: 'All Together Now' is a sweet call to help others

Amber Appleton gives, gives, gives. The 17-year-old spends her free time teaching English to a group of Korean women. She visits a nursing home to hand out free doughnuts and raises money for school projects.
'Dragons' Den' judge Arlene Dickinson up for $30K business book award

'Dragons' Den' judge Arlene Dickinson up for $30K business book award

TORONTO — Entrepreneur Arlene Dickinson's guide to making a professional pivot is among the finalists for the National Business Book Award.
First night RNC ratings down; Fox sticks more with the show

First night RNC ratings down; Fox sticks more with the show

NEW YORK — Up is down, down is up. President Donald Trump thanked CNN Tuesday for its Republican convention coverage, while Fox News heard complaints from some viewers that it wasn't showing enough.
Face masks amid the art: New York City's museums to reopen

Face masks amid the art: New York City's museums to reopen

NEW YORK — When the iconic T. Rex at the American Museum of Natural History again welcomes visitors, it will gaze down at humans acting a bit differently. They will still gape up at its massive skeleton, but there will be fewer of them.

Radio station fires worker over role in Yusuf Hawkins death

NEW YORK — A man who was among those charged in the notorious 1989 killing of Yusuf Hawkins, a Black teen set upon by a white mob and shot, was fired from a New York hip-hop radio station after a new documentary brought the murder case renewed attent
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