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Former Vice-President Mike Pence memoir set for 2023 release

Former Vice-President Mike Pence memoir set for 2023 release

NEW YORK — Former Vice-President Mike Pence has a book deal. His autobiography, currently untitled, is scheduled to come out in 2023.
New film follows 2 zombie moviemakers with Down syndrome

New film follows 2 zombie moviemakers with Down syndrome

Two best friends with Down syndrome who caused a sensation four years ago when they created their own gory zombie movie are back, this time in a documentary championed by a Hollywood luminary.
Paul Humphrey, suave frontman of '80s Toronto new wave band Blue Peter, dies at 61

Paul Humphrey, suave frontman of '80s Toronto new wave band Blue Peter, dies at 61

TORONTO — Singer-songwriter Paul Humphrey, whose Hollywood good looks and theatrical stage presence commanded attention as the frontman of 1980s new wave band Blue Peter, has died at 61.
Review: In 'Moffie,' brutal intolerance in '80s South Africa

Review: In 'Moffie,' brutal intolerance in '80s South Africa

The main character of Oliver Hermanus’ shattering “Moffie," set in 1981 South Africa, is a handsome, white 18-year-old. In the country's system of apartheid, he is a member of the ruling class, but he's no insider.
Review: YA sci-fi thriller 'Voyagers' doesn't quite take off

Review: YA sci-fi thriller 'Voyagers' doesn't quite take off

The most surprising thing about “ Voyagers,” a sci-fi thriller about a group of young adults who have been tasked with travelling to and repopulating a new planet, is that it isn’t based on a Young Adult book series.
UK advises limiting AstraZeneca in under-30s amid clot worry

UK advises limiting AstraZeneca in under-30s amid clot worry

LONDON — British authorities recommended Wednesday that the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine not be given to adults under 30 where possible because of strengthening evidence that the shot may be linked to rare blood clots.
Bill Owens, uncle and musical mentor to Dolly Parton, dies

Bill Owens, uncle and musical mentor to Dolly Parton, dies

NASHVILLE — Country songwriter Bill Owens, who was a mentor and early songwriting partner to his niece Dolly Parton and helped start her career in country music, has died. He was 85.
With outdoor concert, Lincoln Center starts path to return

With outdoor concert, Lincoln Center starts path to return

NEW YORK — On a sun-splashed portion of Lincoln Center, with 120 health care workers listening in neatly arranged rows of folding chairs, members of the New York Philharmonic made an initial return to concerts Wednesday, 13 months after the novel cor
Canadian scientist Drucker honoured with international award for diabetes research

Canadian scientist Drucker honoured with international award for diabetes research

TORONTO — Dr. Daniel Drucker didn't expect his decades-worth of groundbreaking research on gut hormones to garner so much attention in the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hackers, glitches mar France's mass return to online school

Hackers, glitches mar France's mass return to online school

PARIS — French children, parents and teachers are battling with internet connection problems across the country after an abrupt nationwide switch to online learning saturated networks and embarrassed the government.
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