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Police: Man charged in Takeoff's death tried to avoid arrest

HOUSTON (AP) — The man accused of fatally shooting rapper Takeoff last month outside a Houston bowling alley sought information about using fake plane tickets to obtain an expedited passport in his efforts to flee the country, and repeatedly made onl

Thomas Pynchon sells archives to Huntington Library

NEW YORK (AP) — The archives of Thomas Pynchon, including correspondence, handwritten notes and the typescripts for such classic novels as “Gravity's Rainbow” and “V.”, have been acquired by the Huntington Library in San Marino, California.
An 84-year-old filmmaker looks into a donkey's soul in ‘EO’

An 84-year-old filmmaker looks into a donkey's soul in ‘EO’

It was the eyes that did it. Filmmaker Jerzy Skolimowski had decided some years ago that his next film was going to be about an animal.
'Beauty and the Beast' TV special fetes 30th anniversary

'Beauty and the Beast' TV special fetes 30th anniversary

LOS ANGELES (AP) — When it hit theaters in 1991, Walt Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” captured audiences, critics and, later, a best picture Oscar nomination — a first for any animated movie.
Hedley frontman Jacob Hoggard opts for jury over judge-alone sexual assault trial

Hedley frontman Jacob Hoggard opts for jury over judge-alone sexual assault trial

HAILEYBURY, Ont. — Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard has elected to be tried for sexual assault before a jury, rather than by judge alone.
God of War, Wordle lead a bumpy year in video games

God of War, Wordle lead a bumpy year in video games

It's been a bumpy year for video games, in part thanks to the ongoing repercussions of the pandemic. Some major releases got delayed (2023 could be a doozy), but enough crossed the finish line to keep gamers happy.
'When Harry Met Sally,' 'Iron Man' added to film registry

'When Harry Met Sally,' 'Iron Man' added to film registry

They’ll have what she’s having.
Mark Hamill talks fundraising for Ukraine, love of politics

Mark Hamill talks fundraising for Ukraine, love of politics

“These are the drones you're looking for," reads an appeal for donations to a Ukraine fundraising effort next to a picture of none other than legendary “Star Wars” actor Mark Hamill.
Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish to headline Montreal's Osheaga festival

Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish to headline Montreal's Osheaga festival

TORONTO — Rapper Kendrick Lamar and pop singer Billie Eilish are headlining next year's Osheaga music festival in Montreal.
Andrew Chang on jump-starting CBC's new free streaming service with 'About That'

Andrew Chang on jump-starting CBC's new free streaming service with 'About That'

TORONTO — Andrew Chang built his name as an anchor on CBC's nightly newscast "The National," but recently he traded in his tailored suits for a hoodie and jeans as host of a daily show on the public broadcaster's free news streaming channel.
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