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Actor Jay Johnston, known for 'Bob's Burgers' character, arrested on Capitol riot charges

Actor Jay Johnston, known for 'Bob's Burgers' character, arrested on Capitol riot charges

An actor known for his roles on the comedy television shows “Bob's Burgers” and “Mr. Show with Bob and David” was arrested Wednesday on charges that he joined a mob of Donald Trump supporters in confronting police officers during the U.S.
Richard Snyder, ‘warrior-king’ of publishing who presided over rise of Simon & Schuster, dead at 90

Richard Snyder, ‘warrior-king’ of publishing who presided over rise of Simon & Schuster, dead at 90

NEW YORK (AP) — Richard Snyder, a visionary and imperious executive at Simon & Schuster who in bold-faced style presided over the publisher’s exponential rise during the second half of the 20th century and helped define an era of consolidation an
B.C. First Nation buys back 140-year-old robe, paying almost $40,000 to bring it home

B.C. First Nation buys back 140-year-old robe, paying almost $40,000 to bring it home

ATLIN, B.C. — A man who helped return a 140-year-old Tlingit robe to the British Columbia First Nation where it was created says it's as if the regalia called out to its people and they are bringing it home.
Global touts updated takes on 'Matlock,' 'Robyn Hood' as it details fall/winter plans

Global touts updated takes on 'Matlock,' 'Robyn Hood' as it details fall/winter plans

TORONTO — A modernized take on the Robin Hood legend, a gender-swapped “Matlock” and a show revolving around a "Good Wife" fan favourite are among the highlights of Global’s upcoming TV plans, provided that a Hollywood writers’ strike does not delay
George Winston, million-selling pianist known for his melodic style, dead at age 73

George Winston, million-selling pianist known for his melodic style, dead at age 73

NEW YORK (AP) — George Winston, the Grammy-winning pianist who blended jazz, classical, folk and other stylings on such million-selling albums as “Autumn,” “Winter Into Spring" and “December,” has died at age 73.
CNN ousts CEO Chris Licht after a brief, tumultuous tenure

CNN ousts CEO Chris Licht after a brief, tumultuous tenure

NEW YORK (AP) — The chief executive CNN pushed out of a job on Wednesday faced mounting problems in his first year leading the struggling network: viewership and profits were declining, programming blunders were growing and the network’s journalists
Jean-François Bélisle appointed new director and CEO of National Gallery of Canada

Jean-François Bélisle appointed new director and CEO of National Gallery of Canada

The new leader of the National Gallery of Canada says his first order of business will be "to listen and connect" with staff and the art community as the institution enters a new chapter.
Justice Jackson reports flowers from Oprah, designer clothing as Thomas delays filing disclosure

Justice Jackson reports flowers from Oprah, designer clothing as Thomas delays filing disclosure

WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson disclosed Wednesday that she received a $1,200 congratulatory floral display from Oprah Winfrey and $6,580 in designer clothing for a magazine photo shoot in her first months as the first Black woman on
'The Righteous,' an opera set among American Southwest church communities, to premiere in 2024

'The Righteous,' an opera set among American Southwest church communities, to premiere in 2024

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The Santa Fe Opera will present the world premiere of “The Righteous” by composer Gregory Spears with a libretto by Pulitzer Prize-winner Tracy K. Smith on July 13 next year.
Bronze statue of noted American author Willa Cather unveiled in US Capitol

Bronze statue of noted American author Willa Cather unveiled in US Capitol

WASHINGTON (AP) — Willa Cather, the Pulitzer Prize-winning American author renowned for her portrayal of the lives of pioneer settlers in the U.S. Heartland, was honored Wednesday with the unveiling of a bronze statue in her likeness in the U.S.
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