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Rapper A$AP Rocky's accuser returns to the stand for cross-examination about alleged 2021 shooting

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A man who alleges A$AP Rocky fired a handgun at him in 2021 returns to the courthouse Friday for more cross-examination after a difficult day on the stand.

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Karla Sofia Gascón apologizes for old tweets, says she is 'deeply sorry to those I have caused pain'

NEW YORK (AP) — Karla Sofia Gascón , the Oscar-nominated trans actor and star of of the movie “Emilia Pérez,” is apologizing for her old posts on social media that denigrated Islam and that called George Floyd “a drug addict and a hustler.

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A$AP Rocky's accuser says despite his inconsistent story, the truth is the rapper fired a gun at him

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A man who alleges A$AP Rocky fired a handgun at him in 2021 said Thursday that his story may have changed over the past three years, but his fading memory doesn't change what fundamentally happened. “A gun was pulled on me.

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Some hospitals pause gender-affirming care to evaluate Trump's executive order

Hospitals in Colorado, Virginia and the nation's capital said Thursday they have paused gender-affirming care for young people as they evaluate President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at cutting federal support for such care.

Jan 30, 2025 6:39 PM Read more >

Parks Canada says 300 or more interim housing units for Jasper on the way

JASPER, ALTA. — Parks Canada plans to set up 300 or more interim housing units for residents displaced by last year's wildfire in Jasper, Alta., by the end of February.

Jan 30, 2025 5:37 PM Read more >

BBC apologizes to staff who felt they were unable to raise concerns about comedian Russell Brand

LONDON (AP) — The BBC has apologized to staff members who felt unable to complain about the conduct of actor and comedian Russell Brand because of his status after an internal review found that concerns about his behavior weren’t handled appropriatel

Jan 30, 2025 5:23 PM Read more >

Sean 'Diddy' Combs dangled victim over a balcony, prosecutors say as they add details to case

NEW YORK (AP) — Prosecutors added details to their indictment against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs on Thursday, saying the hip-hop star scheduled for a May trial is accused of sex trafficking at least three women and of once dangling someone off a hotel balcon

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Prosecutors add claims and victims to indictment against Sean 'Diddy' Combs

NEW YORK (AP) — Prosecutors added details to their indictment against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs on Thursday, saying the hip-hop star scheduled for a May trial is accused of sex trafficking at least three women and of once dangling someone off a hotel balcon

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Funding for Canadian scripted shows, children's TV facing steep decline, report says

A report says Canadian scripted shows, children’s programs and documentaries are projected to see a nearly $200 million drop in financing from the country's private broadcasters over the next five years.

Jan 30, 2025 3:36 PM Read more >

Alberta cuts funding to gambling support group as it eyes private online betting

EDMONTON — Alberta's government has ended a funding contract for a non-profit organization that provides education and resources for gambling addiction.

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