Albert Uderzo, a creator of French hero Asterix, dies at 92
The French press quoted family members as saying that Uderzo died of a heart attack in the Paris suburb of…
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What to read while staying home, from author Ann Patchett
As Americans stay home to try to reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus, we wanted to provide suggestions for…
AP Exclusive: Woody Allen memoir released by new publisher despite criticism
The 400-page book, still called "Apropos of Nothing," was released Monday by Arcade Publishing.
Singer, actor, ‘The Gambler’: Kenny Rogers dies at 81
Actor-singer Kenny Rogers, the smooth, Grammy-winning balladeer who spanned jazz, folk, country and pop with such hits as "Lucille," "Lady"…
Student scientists, athletes and artists miss opportunities when learning moves online
The closing of colleges and universities has disrupted the educations of millions of students. But it's affecting the lives of…
Placido Domingo resigns from opera union, donates $500,000
Superstar Plácido Domingo has resigned from the U.S. union that represents opera singers after two investigations found sexual harassment allegations…
National Spelling Bee called off because of coronavirus
Scripps announced its decision Friday morning, citing recommendations against large gatherings by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and…
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A Brief But Spectacular take on being a rural area’s only doctor
Dr. Karen Kinsell is the only physician in Fort Gaines, Georgia, a town of 3,000 people, where 40 percent of…
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Brick by brick, Legos through a surrealist lens
Artist Nathan Sawaya uses tens of thousands of colorful Lego blocks to create whatever his imagination desires, and the results…
Met Opera cancels season, stops pay of orchestra, chorus
The Metropolitan Opera is canceling the rest of its season and stopping the pay of the orchestra, chorus and other…
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