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Russian authorities target play in latest sign of crackdown

Russian authorities demonstrated again Thursday that they are widening their crackdown on dissent by investigating and detaining artists involved in a play staged in Moscow.
Oklahoma inmate supported by 'Dead Man Walking' author, nun

Oklahoma inmate supported by 'Dead Man Walking' author, nun

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Prominent death penalty opponent Sister Helen Prejean, whose book “Dead Man Walking” was turned into a movie, on Wednesday joined others calling on Oklahoma Gov.
New Orleans music's old guard still star at Jazz Fest

New Orleans music's old guard still star at Jazz Fest

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Bassist George Porter Jr. and drummer Zigaboo Modeliste played the very first New Orleans Jazz & Heritage festival in 1970 with their groundbreaking funk band The Meters.
Weddings, funerals, coronations: A look at the history of royal live broadcasts

Weddings, funerals, coronations: A look at the history of royal live broadcasts

Few live news events capture global attention like a Royal Family milestone, and the coronation of King Charles III on Saturday promises to be a strong draw for royal and history buffs.
Barrera hopes `Carmen' film shows human side at the border

Barrera hopes `Carmen' film shows human side at the border

Before taking on a new role, Melissa Barrera asks herself, "What is the message that I’m trying to send out into the world with this?” The Mexican actor and singer is intentional with the projects she selects, including her latest movie, “Carmen,” th
Billy-Ray Belcourt, Jessica Johns in the running for the $60K First Novel Award

Billy-Ray Belcourt, Jessica Johns in the running for the $60K First Novel Award

TORONTO — A horror story that highlights the cultural significance of dreams and an exploration of intimate encounters in a northern Alberta town are among the six debut novels in the running for this year's Amazon Canada First Novel Award.
Review: Lily James, Shazad Latif anchor charming rom-com

Review: Lily James, Shazad Latif anchor charming rom-com

The romantic comedy may be on the endangered genres list in Hollywood, but thankfully our friends in England have continued to concoct and export enjoyable confections at a steady clip.
'Not my king': UK republicans want coronation to be the last

'Not my king': UK republicans want coronation to be the last

LONDON (AP) — On his way to be crowned this week, King Charles III will travel by gilded coach through streets swathed in red, white and blue Union flags — and past a warning from history.
The Last of Us, Wii Sports entering Video Game Hall of Fame

The Last of Us, Wii Sports entering Video Game Hall of Fame

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — The first commercial video game and the first one marketed to girls are headed to the World Video Game Hall of Fame, alongside a post-apocalyptic nail-biter and a system that made gamers out of grandparents.
AP Was There: Covering the previous coronation in Britain

AP Was There: Covering the previous coronation in Britain

It might just be the coolest caption in newspaper history: “AP Wirephoto via jet bomber from London” On Saturday, The Associated Press will deploy a small army of writers, photographers, radio correspondents and video journalists to cover the coronat
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