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Neil deGrasse Tyson apologizes for weekend tweet about death
Neil deGrasse Tyson has learned after a tweet that pointing out truths is not always helpful. The astrophysicist and author apologized Monday for a Sunday tweet in which he noted more people died in l...
Aug 06, 2019
Cobie Smulders draws on cancer survival for new character
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - Cobie Smulders is drawing on her experience as a cancer survivor for her role in ABC's "Stumptown." The 37-year-old actress has been in remission since being diagnosed with ova...
Aug 06, 2019
ABC to tackle 'Little Mermaid' with live production
NEW YORK - Before Disney films its live-action remake of "The Little Mermaid," ABC will take a crack at it with a live production starring "Moana" actress Auli'i Cravalho as Ariel. The production, to ...
Aug 06, 2019
Reports: Plane carrying Pink's crew crash lands in Denmark
STOCKHOLM - Danish media are reporting that a small aircraft carrying the management team for the American singer Pink crash landed and burst into flames in Denmark. No one was hurt. Danish police on ...
Aug 06, 2019
China's Tencent in talks to buy 10% of Universal Music Group
PARIS - Chinese tech giant Tencent is in talks with French media company Vivendi to buy 10% of Universal Music Group, whose artists include Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga, U2 and the Rolling Stones. Vivendi...
Aug 06, 2019
Judge could consider handwriting expert for Franklin's will
PONTIAC, Mich. - A judge is expected to consider a request for a handwriting expert to examine wills discovered in couch cushions after Aretha Franklin's death. A hearing is scheduled Tuesday in Oakla...
Aug 06, 2019
ABC says 'Fresh Off the Boat' sailing past star's tweet
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - ABC says the cast and crew of "Fresh Off the Boat" are ready to get back to work and put star Constance Wu's anti-renewal tirade behind them. ABC Entertainment President Karey ...
Aug 06, 2019
Kamloops Sun Devils win B.C. Baseball Championship
KAMLOOPS ----The Kamloops Sun Devils have won the B.C. Senior Men's Baseball Chmpionship.The Sun Devils beat the Burnaby Bulldogs 1-0 in the championship final which was played in Trail. Kamloops got ...
Aug 06, 2019 Image credit: Baseball B.C.
Government lifts speed restrictions after spotting no whales in shipping lanes
OTTAWA - The federal government has lifted speed restrictions meant to protect North Atlantic right whales in the Gulf of St. Lawrence after finding that the policy may have been pushing ships closer ...
Aug 06, 2019
Guo Show: 14-year-old Canadian fencer Jessica Guo wins Pan Am silver
LIMA, Peru - Ask coach Yoann Lebrun what teenage sensation Jessica Guo might be capable of in her fencing career and be prepared for an immediate two-word answer. Olympic champion. Afte...
Aug 06, 2019
