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Ed Sheeran cancels New England concerts as Nor'easter looms
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Ed Sheeran can't be in love with the shape of this forecast.
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Nor'easter to lash the East Coast with strong winds, flooding and heavy rain
A powerful nor'easter is expected to hit the East Coast over the weekend, bringing strong winds, coastal flooding, and heavy rain. The strongest winds are headed for Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket, with gusts reaching 60 to 65 mph on Friday night and Saturday. Boston could see gusts of...
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Louise Erdrich wins the Gish Prize, a top arts honor
NEW YORK (AP) — Louise Erdrich's latest honor inspired in her a new appreciation of how the supposedly solitary art of writing depends on the help of others.
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Olivia Rodrigo, Charlie Puth, Sombr, Raye and Katseye set for 2026 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball tour
NEW YORK (AP) — iHeartRadio is loading its 2026 holiday tour with some starry acts, including performances by Olivia Rodrigo, Charlie Puth, Raye, Katseye, Jonas Brothers, Alex Warren, Hilary Duff, Sombr, OneRepublic, Ludacris, Teddy Swims and Sienna Spiro.
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Pope Leo XIV affirms need for media to cover public figures when asked about Trump ban
Pope Leo XIV told reporters they were welcome to cover him as he responded a question about the Trump administration’s attempt to bar U.S. media from the White House by affirming the importance of journalists covering public figures. Leo spoke to reporters on board the papal plane on Friday as he...
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Austrian yodelers take their voices underground, turning a parking garage into the Alps
GRAZ, Austria (AP) — No mountains to practice on? No problem. Yodeling fans in Austria have moved their practice sessions to an underground parking garage, since it produces echoes like those they can get in the landscapes of the Alps.
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It's officially Dolly Parton Day, with parades, pink lights and book drives
Pour yourself a cup of ambition. It’s Dolly Parton Day.
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Seattle heads back to Washington after routing the Commanders in prime time a season ago
If there was one night when it became clear that Washington’s 2025 season was going badly awry, it was when Seattle visited on a Sunday night in early November. The game began with the Seahawks scoring touchdowns on their first four possessions. It ended with Commanders star Jayden Daniels disloc...
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Cardi B brings star power as Roberto Cavalli goes wild at Milan Fashion Week
MILAN (AP) — Cardi B was thronged by photographers as she arrived at the Roberto Cavalli runway show Thursday, adding star power to Milan Fashion Week.
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U2's new album 'Carnaval De Luz,' out in November, will feature Dolly Parton on a song
NEW YORK (AP) — Irish rockers U2 will release their first full-length album of new material in nine years — the 12-track “Carnaval De Luz,” which will feature a song with Dolly Parton.
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Fendi, Marni and Jil Sander designers break free from house codes
MILAN (AP) — As fashion’s game of musical chairs slows down, Milan’s newest creative directors are loosening up the codes at some of Italy's most storied brands.
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Macklemore announces concerts benefiting Palestinian aid organizations
After being removed from Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour, Grammy Award winner Macklemore will soon return to the live stage. The rapper has announced “Free Palestine,” a series of performances with all proceeds to benefit Palestinian aid organizations.
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US government foots bill for television advertisement featuring Trump's midterm messaging
At first glance, it looks like a typical Republican campaign advertisement. As images of President Donald Trump flash across the screen, the 30-second spot says “America will never be a communist country” and boasts about the “largest tax cuts in history.”
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Famed radio and TV priest Fulton Sheen is beatified in St. Louis, putting him a step from sainthood
Tens of thousands of Catholic worshippers gathered in St. Louis for the beatification ceremony of the late Archbishop Fulton Sheen, a pioneer of religious broadcasting. Thursday's event at the Dome at America's Center designated him “Blessed Fulton Sheen” and brought the former radio and TV pione...
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3 US news outlets return to White House after judge orders Trump to lift ban
Reporters from CNN, MS NOW and Politico returned to the White House hours after a federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s ban of the three news outlets. The judge said early Thursday that the news outlets must have their access restored. But reporters from all three outlets sai...
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At 10 years old, Smithsonian's Black museum is undaunted amid pressure from Trump administration
WASHINGTON (AP) — Deeply impactful exhibits, ticketed galas and educational events are expected ways to celebrate a world-class museum. But at the National Museum of African American History and Culture, which marks the 10-year anniversary of its opening on Thursday, the singing of Stevie Wonder'...
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Hayden Panettiere's death highlights risk of overdose death after stopping and resuming drug use
A coroner’s report notes that actor Hayden Panettiere had been in rehabilitation just weeks before she died from an accidental drug overdose. Although the details of her care are unknown, people addicted to drugs face a high risk of fatal overdose immediately after a period of sobriety. Experts s...
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Judge hears arguments without immediately ruling in lawsuit over White House ban on 3 news outlets
A federal judge weighing President Donald Trump’s ban of three news outlets from White House grounds expressed some skepticism Wednesday in response to the government’s defense of the move. U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly didn’t rule from the bench after hearing arguments in the extraordinary s...
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What to know about Taylor Swift’s new music
Taylor Swift has released “The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore.” It's an extended version of her 2025 album with four new tracks. Those include the single “Patient Zero” as well as “Cleveland!,” “Pink Clouding” and “Babylon.” The music video for “Patient Zero” will premiere at the MTV VMAs on Sund...
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Movie Review: 'Forgotten Island' is a trippy ode to friendship set against rich Filipino folklore
Of all the magical portals that transport you to another world, “Forgotten Island” may have the cutest. It's not a brick tunnel like “Spirited Away” or a hidden door like “Coraline” or even C.S. Lewis' famous wardrobe. In this movie, it's a sand dollar.
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Gap partners with boy band Just Your Type in multiyear partnership
NEW YORK (AP) — The Gap, a clothing brand that has featured everything from swing-and-jump blues to hip-hop and rap in commercials, is now tapping into the boy-band business.
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Ian McEwan’s 'ragbag' of essays becomes 'Between Books,' a new nonfiction journey
NEW YORK (AP) — After a decades-long run as one of the world's most acclaimed novelists, Ian McEwan has compiled his occasional nonfiction into a full-length book.
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Robert Pattinson brings 'To Catch a Predator' to life in new film 'Primetime'
When Robert Pattinson first got the script for “Primetime,” a dramatization of NBC Dateline’s “To Catch a Predator” and the controversial sting operation that would lead to its cancellation, he was amazed it hadn’t been made into a movie already.
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Rome's Colosseum closes for two days after a worker plunges to his death
Rome's Colosseum has been closed to mourn a worker who fell to his death at Italy's most-visited monument. The 22-year-old worker Andrea Moretti specialized in working at altitude on ropes. He died on Tuesday while installing cabling for an illumination project. Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni exp...
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6-year-old Chinese girl sets women’s Rubik’s Cube speed record
BEIJING (AP) — A 6-year-old Chinese girl has set a new women's world record by solving Rubik’s cubes at an average pace of just over four seconds per cube.
