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'Shang-Chi' tops box office for 3rd straight weekend

'Shang-Chi' tops box office for 3rd straight weekend

NEW YORK (AP) — “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” is the top film at the box office for the third straight weekend, but the muted reception for Clint Eastwood's “Cry Macho” suggests older moviegoers still aren't as eager to return to theate
Chris Rock says he has COVID-19, urges vaccination

Chris Rock says he has COVID-19, urges vaccination

NEW YORK (AP) — Chris Rock on Sunday said he has been diagnosed with COVID-19 and sent a message to anyone still on the fence: “Get vaccinated.
"Waning immunity?" Experts say term leads to false understanding of COVID-19 vaccines

"Waning immunity?" Experts say term leads to false understanding of COVID-19 vaccines

The idea of waning immunity has picked up steam in recent weeks, with some countries using it to justify rolling out third-dose COVID-19 vaccine boosters to their populations. But immunologists say the concept has been largely misunderstood.
Democrats push to retool health care programs for millions

Democrats push to retool health care programs for millions

WASHINGTON (AP) — Dental work for seniors on Medicare . An end to sky’s-the-limit pricing on prescription drugs. New options for long-term care at home. Coverage for low-income people locked out of Medicaid by ideological battles.
Quebecer Edith Blais talks writing and moving on after 450 days as hostage in Africa

Quebecer Edith Blais talks writing and moving on after 450 days as hostage in Africa

MONTREAL — Almost 250 days into her 15-month captivity in Mali, Edith Blais realized her life was no longer her own, and she didn't know if she'd ever get it back.
'Belfast' wins People's Choice prize at Toronto International Film Festival

'Belfast' wins People's Choice prize at Toronto International Film Festival

TORONTO — British star Kenneth Branagh's "deeply personal" directorial effort, "Belfast," has picked up awards season momentum after winning the People's Choice prize at the Toronto International Film Festival.
'A big gray elephant': Paris' Arc de Triomphe is wrapped up

'A big gray elephant': Paris' Arc de Triomphe is wrapped up

PARIS (AP) — The city of Paris is unveiling a monumental artwork built around an actual monument: the Arc de Triomphe completely wrapped in silver and blue fabric.
TIFF co-heads say festival was 'incredible' and 'safe' despite COVID case

TIFF co-heads say festival was 'incredible' and 'safe' despite COVID case

TORONTO — From seeing stars moved to tears in connecting with audiences, to the transparent handling of a COVID-19 case, the Toronto International Film Festival co-heads say they feel this year's hybrid pandemic showcase was successful and safe.
Drought tests centuries-old water traditions in New Mexico

Drought tests centuries-old water traditions in New Mexico

ABIQUIU, N.M. (AP) — At the edge of a sandstone outcropping, Teresa Leger Fernández looks out on the Rio Chama.
Prosecutor: Jurors conclude Durst heir 'killed them all'

Prosecutor: Jurors conclude Durst heir 'killed them all'

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Robert Durst’s long, bizarre and deadly run from the law ended when a Los Angeles County jury convicted him in the murder of his best friend more than 20 years ago.
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