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City naming sewage plant after John Oliver

City naming sewage plant after John Oliver

DANBURY, Conn. — A Connecticut town's officials are showing comedian John Oliver what they think about his expletive-filled rant about their city — they're naming the local sewage treatment plant after him.

Former Chicago, Las Vegas mobster Frank Cullotta dies at 81

LAS VEGAS — Frank Cullotta, a former mobster turned government witness who had a cameo role in the 1995 movie “Casino” and later was a Las Vegas mob museum tour guide, has died. He was 81.
NFB launches short film collection about Canadian experience of COVID-19

NFB launches short film collection about Canadian experience of COVID-19

The National Film Board of Canada is rolling out an online collection of 30 stories about how Canadians are experiencing the COVID-19 crisis.
'Hoax' book reveals extent of internal unease at Fox

'Hoax' book reveals extent of internal unease at Fox

NEW YORK — Brian Stelter knows critics accuse Fox News of bending the truth in order to maintain its staunch support of and closeness to President Donald Trump. As CNN media reporter and host of “Reliable Sources,” he's often one of them.
Berlin Film Festival to make acting prizes gender neutral

Berlin Film Festival to make acting prizes gender neutral

BERLIN — The organizers of the Berlin International Film Festival say they will stop awarding separate acting prizes to women and men beginning next year.

Medora tourism dampened, not decimated by pandemic

BISMARCK, N.D. — On a chilly spring day in the tourist town of Medora, local business owners gathered outside in a parking lot, each 6 feet from the others.
Mural highlights Dolly Parton's Black Lives Matter quote

Mural highlights Dolly Parton's Black Lives Matter quote

NASHVILLE — Tourists are flocking to Nashville to see a new mural of Dolly Parton that celebrates her position on Black Lives Matter.
Loughlin, Giannulli get prison time in college bribery plot

Loughlin, Giannulli get prison time in college bribery plot

BOSTON — Breaking their silence for the first time since their arrest, “Full House” star Lori Loughlin and fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli apologized Friday for using their wealth and privilege to bribe their daughters’ way into the University of
Tragically Hip launches 'Courage' face mask to raise money for musicians

Tragically Hip launches 'Courage' face mask to raise money for musicians

TORONTO — While Canada's music industry continues to struggle in the midst of COVID-19, the Tragically Hip hope to offer some "Courage" by raising funds through a new face mask. 
Nigerian boy gains fame with dance video as stars pay homage

Nigerian boy gains fame with dance video as stars pay homage

LAGOS, Nigeria — When Anthony Mmesoma Madu was videoed practicing ballet barefoot in the drizzling rain in Nigeria earlier this year, the 11-year-old thought the footage would be used for a common film study session.
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