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ABC names Matt James as its first black 'Bachelor'

NEW YORK — ABC has named Matt James, its first black “Bachelor” to lead the network's long-running dating competition show, a move long sought by critics of the series' lack of diversity among its leading men.

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

WASHINGTON — Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows: ABC's “This Week" — Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson; Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla.; Stacey Abrams, the Democratic nominee for Georgia governor in 2018.

NewsAlert: Cineworld says $2.8-billion takeover of Cineplex if off

TORONTO — Cineworld PLC says it has terminated its $2.8-billion takeover of Canadian movie exhibitor Cineplex Inc. after "certain breaches" of the acquisition deal. The U.K.
Book: First lady delayed 2017 move to DC to get new prenup

Book: First lady delayed 2017 move to DC to get new prenup

WASHINGTON — First lady Melania Trump delayed her move to Washington after Donald Trump became president to gain leverage in renegotiating her prenuptial agreement, according to a new book.

Oscars to set best picture noms at 10, inclusion standards

The Oscars are implementing some big changes, including a set number of best picture nominees and to-be-determined representation and inclusion standards for eligibility.

Protesters try to seize African artwork from Paris museum

PARIS — Activists dislodged a 19th century African funeral pole from its perch in a Paris museum Friday and tried to walk away with it, saying they wanted to return it to Africa in a protest against colonial-era abuses.
Jessica Mulroney to no longer appear on 'Good Morning America' amid controversy

Jessica Mulroney to no longer appear on 'Good Morning America' amid controversy

Jessica Mulroney will no longer appear on "Good Morning America" in the latest fallout from an accusation that she tried "silence a Black woman.
Sun says JK Rowling article did not glorify domestic abuse

Sun says JK Rowling article did not glorify domestic abuse

LONDON — The Sun newspaper said Friday it did not intend to “glorify’’ domestic violence by giving a platform to Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling’s ex-husband just days after she revealed she had been a victim of domestic abuse.
Dave Chappelle speaks on George Floyd in new Netflix special

Dave Chappelle speaks on George Floyd in new Netflix special

NEW YORK — An angry and emotional Dave Chappelle spoke on the killing of George Floyd in a surprise Netflix special, saying America was being punished for its mistreatment of black men.
Prince Charles to host Macron to mark De Gaulle WWII appeal

Prince Charles to host Macron to mark De Gaulle WWII appeal

LONDON — Britain’s Prince Charles will host French President Emmanuel Macron for a special celebration marking the 80th anniversary of Gen. Charles de Gaulle’s defiant appeal to the French people to resist the Nazis during World War II.
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