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William E. Leuchtenburg, eminent presidential historian and Ken Burns consultant, dies at 102

William E. Leuchtenburg, eminent presidential historian and Ken Burns consultant, dies at 102

NEW YORK (AP) — William E. Leuchtenburg, a prize-winning historian widely admired for his authoritative writings on the U.S. presidency and as the reigning scholar on Franklin Roosevelt and the New Deal, has died at 102.
Sum 41 reflects on the ups and downs of their rock music legacy

Sum 41 reflects on the ups and downs of their rock music legacy

TORONTO — Sum 41's members have experienced the highs and lows of the music industry over their nearly three-decade career. And as the band prepares to hang up their instruments, they're sharing a few surprising memories from their incredible run.
'I guess I thought we'd never end': Sum 41 on coming to terms with their breakup

'I guess I thought we'd never end': Sum 41 on coming to terms with their breakup

TORONTO — Winding up a rock band is never easy, but for members of Sum 41, the experience has been an odd mixture of confusion, camaraderie and ultimately acceptance.
'Remarkably poor judgment': Wall Street Journal takes a critical eye to start of Trump's 2nd term

'Remarkably poor judgment': Wall Street Journal takes a critical eye to start of Trump's 2nd term

Amid all of the enthusiasm in conservative media for President Donald Trump's first week back in office, the Rupert Murdoch-owned Wall Street Journal has notably applied some brakes. The Journal has editorialized against Trump's pardons of Jan.
Legoland Florida plans to layoff 234 workers who are mostly performers

Legoland Florida plans to layoff 234 workers who are mostly performers

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP) — Legoland Florida plans to lay off 234 workers, primarily performers, in an effort to be more competitive in central Florida's thriving theme park market, company officials said.
Ailing Harvey Weinstein begs to have #MeToo retrial sooner after judge sets April 15 date

Ailing Harvey Weinstein begs to have #MeToo retrial sooner after judge sets April 15 date

NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein begged a judge Wednesday to hold his #MeToo retrial as soon as possible, telling him “I don’t know how much longer I can hold on” with cancer, heart issues and harsh conditions at New York City’s Rikers Island jail co

William E. Leuchtenburg, eminent presidential historian and Ken Burns consultant, dies at 102

NEW YORK (AP) — William E. Leuchtenburg, a prize-winning historian widely admired for his authoritative writings on the U.S. presidency and as the reigning scholar on Franklin Roosevelt and the New Deal, has died at 102.
The Sundance Film Festival goes online this week. Here’s how to watch the films

The Sundance Film Festival goes online this week. Here’s how to watch the films

PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — Access to the Sundance Film Festival doesn’t require a trip to Park City, Utah, anymore — just an internet connection.
Movie Review: Bloody and witty, ‘Companion’ explores what humanity means in an AI-powered world

Movie Review: Bloody and witty, ‘Companion’ explores what humanity means in an AI-powered world

“Iris, wake up!” Early in “Companion,” lovely Iris and her nerdy-nice boyfriend Josh are driving to a secluded lake house for a stay with friends. Iris wakes from a nap and lovingly tells Josh she was dreaming about him.
Legoland Florida plans to layoff 234 workers who are mostly performers

Legoland Florida plans to layoff 234 workers who are mostly performers

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP) — Legoland Florida plans to lay off 234 workers, primarily performers, in an effort to be more competitive in central Florida's thriving theme park market, company officials said.
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