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How author Douglas Stuart's journey to a remote Scottish island inspired 'John of John'
Douglas Stuart won the 2020 Booker Prize for his debut novel “Shuggie Bain,” about a boy in 1980s Glasgow caring for his mother struggling with alcoholism. His latest novel “John of John,” out today, follows a young man returning to…
Taylor Swift files new trademark applications. One expert says it is to curb AI threats
Swift has been a target of AI misuse in the past.
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Palestinian and Israeli writers reflect on bridging divides in 'The Future is Peace'
The Oct. 7 terrorist attack in Israel, and the war in Gaza that followed, have left countless families grappling with…
Britney Spears charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs
Spears, who has since entered substance abuse treatment, was arrested March 4 after she was pulled over for driving her…
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Tessa Thompson and Adrien Brody on Broadway debuts in 'The Fear of 13'
In 2004, Nick Yarris walked out of a Pennsylvania prison after 22 years on death row. His was the first…
After legal switchbacks, one of Harvey Weinstein's accusers testifies for a third time
Jessica Mann once had reason to think she was done being publicly grilled about Harvey Weinstein.
Trumps call for ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel – again – after morbid joke about first lady
The remark about the president's wife was part of a routine on Thursday's “Jimmy Kimmel Live” where the host pretended…
What to know about the world's largest art heist from a Boston museum
For decades, the 1990 theft of 13 artworks from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum — now valued at more than…
6 times the White House Correspondents' Dinner served up memorable moments
Here’s a look at some of that history as Donald Trump prepares for the first time to attend as president.
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Art exhibition shines light on Romani persecution during Holocaust
It's a lesser-known chapter of the Holocaust, the murder of some 500,000 Roma and Sinti people, members of a long-marginalized…
Michael Tilson Thomas, renowned conductor and composer, dies at 81
Michael Tilson Thomas, a leading American conductor for a half-century who headed orchestras in Buffalo, Miami, London and San Francisco…
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New growth in logged forests inspires photographer's hope
Scott Rinckenberger is a photographer from North Bend, Washington, who shares his passion for the natural world and highlights how…
Amy Winehouse's father loses legal bid for funds friends made selling singer's memorabilia
A London judge ruled Monday against the father of Amy Winehouse who sued his daughter's friends for profiting off the…
Eddie Murphy receives AFI life achievement award along with star-studded tribute
The American Film Institute ceremony, held Saturday night at the Dolby Theatre, featured appearances from Spike Lee, Martin Lawrence, Dave…
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Ex-Kennedy Center staffer alleges chaos and cronyism under Trump leadership
Unless courts intervene, the Kennedy Center will shut down this July for two years, as part of a roughly $250…
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Dave Chappelle on investing in his Ohio town and backing its local public radio station
For more than 25 years, comedian Dave Chappelle has called the small village of Yellow Springs, Ohio, home. Amna Nawaz…
Ticketmaster and Live Nation had monopoly over big concert venues, jury finds
A Manhattan federal jury deliberated for four days before reaching its decision Wednesday in the closely watched case, which gave…