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12 television shows influenced by the Vietnam War

12 television shows influenced by the Vietnam War

The evening news brought the Vietnam War into American living rooms, but once the news was over, so was the war. Prime-time shows brought nary a mention of it as networks looked to bring uncontroversial content to the broadest possible audience.
10 fiction and nonfiction books inspired by the Vietnam War

10 fiction and nonfiction books inspired by the Vietnam War

Vietnam has been called the first “television” war.
Worries about flying seem to be taking off. Here's how to cope with in-flight anxiety

Worries about flying seem to be taking off. Here's how to cope with in-flight anxiety

NEW YORK (AP) — Adelynn Campbell’s last plane trip ended with a panic attack that she got through largely with the help of a kind flight attendant.
Tina Knowles is tracing the throughline of Beyoncé and Solange’s success

Tina Knowles is tracing the throughline of Beyoncé and Solange’s success

NEW YORK (AP) — Many of Tina Knowles’ fondest childhood memories are of sitting under a pecan tree as her mother recited the history of their family, stretching back generations.
Weinstein's #MeToo rape retrial opens with added allegations from a former model

Weinstein's #MeToo rape retrial opens with added allegations from a former model

NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein ’s #MeToo retrial opened Wednesday, giving a new jury a fresh look at familiar rape and sexual assault allegations — plus a newly added claim from a former model.
Carly Rae Jepsen, Lena Dunham adapting '10 Things I Hate About You' for Broadway

Carly Rae Jepsen, Lena Dunham adapting '10 Things I Hate About You' for Broadway

TORONTO — Carly Rae Jepsen has been tapped to help adapt the teen rom-com "10 Things I Hate About You" for the Broadway stage. Producers say the singer-songwriter from Mission, B.C.
Legislature Speaker in Manitoba says sorry, threatens to toss some politicians

Legislature Speaker in Manitoba says sorry, threatens to toss some politicians

WINNIPEG — The Speaker of the Manitoba legislature has apologized for saying an Opposition question was out of line and is threatening to toss politicians from the chamber if chaotic behaviour continues.
'To honour him': Canadian Bishops, Métis leader attending funeral for Pope Francis

'To honour him': Canadian Bishops, Métis leader attending funeral for Pope Francis

Donald Bolen, the archbishop of Regina, is travelling to Vatican City for Saturday’s funeral of Pope Francis – a journey, he says, is to honour a pontiff who mirrored his vision and his compassion.
No Canadian finalists make Griffin Poetry Prize short list for first time

No Canadian finalists make Griffin Poetry Prize short list for first time

TORONTO — No Canadians are in the running for the Griffin Poetry Prize for the first time in the literary award's 25-year history.
Hot Docs one step closer to selling Ted Rogers Cinema after conditional offer

Hot Docs one step closer to selling Ted Rogers Cinema after conditional offer

Hot Docs is one step closer to selling its flagship theatre that's located in Toronto's midtown Annex neighbourhood.
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