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2023 public domain debuts include last Sherlock Holmes work

2023 public domain debuts include last Sherlock Holmes work

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sherlock Holmes is finally free to the American public in 2023.
Governor General remembers death of Queen Elizabeth II in annual New Year's address

Governor General remembers death of Queen Elizabeth II in annual New Year's address

OTTAWA — Canada's Governor General says 2022 was a "difficult and monumental year" marked by the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Gov. Gen.
Vivienne Westwood, influential fashion maverick, dies at 81

Vivienne Westwood, influential fashion maverick, dies at 81

LONDON (AP) — Vivienne Westwood, an influential fashion maverick who played a key role in the punk movement, died Thursday at age 81. Westwood's eponymous fashion house announced her death on social media platforms, saying she died peacefully.
Another Canadian joins growing trend of 'Jeopardy' super-champions

Another Canadian joins growing trend of 'Jeopardy' super-champions

TORONTO — It's not your imagination: "Jeopardy" streaks are getting longer.
Isozaki, Pritzker-winning Japanese architect, dies at 91

Isozaki, Pritzker-winning Japanese architect, dies at 91

TOKYO (AP) — Arata Isozaki, a Pritzker-winning Japanese architect known as a post-modern giant who blended culture and history of the East and the West in his designs, has died of old age. He was 91.
Former IS families face neighbors' hatred returning home

Former IS families face neighbors' hatred returning home

RAQQA, Syria (AP) — Marwa Ahmad rarely leaves her run-down house in the Syrian city of Raqqa. The single mother of four says people look at her with suspicion and refuse to offer her a job, while her children get bullied and beaten up at school.
NY opens its first legal recreational marijuana dispensary

NY opens its first legal recreational marijuana dispensary

NEW YORK (AP) — The first legal dispensary for recreational marijuana in New York rung up its first sales on Thursday, opening up what is expected to be one of the country's most lucrative markets for cannabis — underscored by the dozens of unauthori
Bob Penny, bit actor in numerous Hollywood films, dies at 87

Bob Penny, bit actor in numerous Hollywood films, dies at 87

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Bob Penny, an Alabama college professor and actor who performed small roles in movies including “Forrest Gump” and “Sweet Home Alabama,” has died at age 87.
Folk legend Ian Tyson, known for 'Four Strong Winds' as part of Ian & Sylvia, dies

Folk legend Ian Tyson, known for 'Four Strong Winds' as part of Ian & Sylvia, dies

TORONTO — Ian Tyson, the Canadian folk legend turned cowboy storyteller who penned "Four Strong Winds" as one half of Ian & Sylvia, has died at age 89. The Victoria native died Thursday at his ranch near Longview, Alta.
Myles Goodwyn to retire from touring with April Wine but continue working with band

Myles Goodwyn to retire from touring with April Wine but continue working with band

TORONTO — April Wine founder Myles Goodwyn says he's done with touring life and will play his final live show in March.
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