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Elvis Presley's Graceland set to reopen this week in Memphis

Elvis Presley's Graceland set to reopen this week in Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Elvis Presley's Graceland says it will reopen Thursday after it shut down tours and exhibits due to the new coronavirus outbreak.
Tributes pour in for award-winning Quebec actress Monique Mercure

Tributes pour in for award-winning Quebec actress Monique Mercure

Actress Monique Mercure, whose performances helped elevate Quebec cinema to the international silver screen, has died at 89.
Albanian protesters, police clash over theatre demolition

Albanian protesters, police clash over theatre demolition

TIRANA, Albania — Albanian police clashed Sunday with opposition supporters who were protesting the demolition of the country's crumbling National Theater building in the capital.
Phyllis George, female sportscasting pioneer, dies at 70

Phyllis George, female sportscasting pioneer, dies at 70

Phyllis George, the former Miss America who became a female sportscasting pioneer on CBS's “The NFL Today” and served as the first lady of Kentucky, has died. She was 70.
Oil, tourism, seafood -- all hit in Louisiana virus fight

Oil, tourism, seafood -- all hit in Louisiana virus fight

NEW ORLEANS — Every Labor Day weekend, St. Mary Parish celebrates two industries at a tourist event with a seemingly improbable title: the Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival.

‘Little Fires Everywhere’ director Lynn Shelton dies at 54

LOS ANGELES — Lynn Shelton, an independent filmmaker who directed “Humpday” and “Little Fires Everywhere,” has died. She was 54.

Fred Willard, the comedic improv-style actor, has died at 86

LOS ANGELES — Fred Willard, the comedic actor whose improv style kept him relevant for more than 50 years in films like “This Is Spinal Tap,” “Best In Show” and “Anchorman,” has died. He was 86.
New chapter: Bibliophiles thrilled as many bookstores set to reopen

New chapter: Bibliophiles thrilled as many bookstores set to reopen

Laura Demers loves the bookstore experience so much, she'll take road trips to indie shops throughout southwestern Ontario to soak in the full book-buying experience. No ebooks, algorithms or online suggestions needed.

No contest: In corona era, Eurovision seeks to unite Europe

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — This was no contest. Shut down by the coronavirus crisis, Europe’s annual musical spectacular that pits countries against one another instead sought to unite them Saturday.
Little Richard to be buried at historically black college

Little Richard to be buried at historically black college

NASHVILLE — Rock ‘n’ roll pioneer Little Richard will be buried at Oakwood University, a historically black university in Huntsville, Alabama.
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