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CBC embracing free streaming channels for local news, comedy

CBC embracing free streaming channels for local news, comedy

TORONTO — CBC announced plans Thursday to launch more free streaming channels including one dedicated to comedy and several focused on local news as it dives deeper into online options favoured by younger audiences.
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Sotheby's buys modernist Breuer building from Whitney Museum, will move NYC galleries there

Sotheby's buys modernist Breuer building from Whitney Museum, will move NYC galleries there

NEW YORK (AP) — The auction house Sotheby's will buy the modernist Marcel Breuer-designed building that housed New York's Whitney Museum of American Art for nearly 50 years, Sotheby's announced Thursday.
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Former Playboy model accuses Bill Cosby of drugging and sexually assaulting her in 1969

Former Playboy model accuses Bill Cosby of drugging and sexually assaulting her in 1969

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A former Playboy model who alleges Bill Cosby drugged and sexually assaulted her and another woman at his home in 1969 sued him Thursday under a new California law that suspends the statute of limitations on sex abuse claims.
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'Diablo IV' is almost here. What to know about the video game's coming release

'Diablo IV' is almost here. What to know about the video game's coming release

WASHINGTON (AP) — The release of “Diablo IV” is right around the corner. Early access for the highly anticipated action role-playing video game begins Thursday night — ahead of next week's official launch.
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CBC's president and CEO, Catherine Tait, gets 18-month contract extension

CBC's president and CEO, Catherine Tait, gets 18-month contract extension

OTTAWA — The head of Canada's public broadcaster will remain in her role for another 18 months, after her contract was extended by the federal heritage minister.
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Armie Hammer avoids charges after sex assault investigation, says 'name has been cleared'

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actor Armie Hammer will not be charged after a long investigation of a woman's allegation that he sexually assaulted her in 2017, Los Angeles prosecutors said.
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What led to Danny Masterson’s rape retrial and what happens next

What led to Danny Masterson’s rape retrial and what happens next

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Los Angeles jury on Wednesday convicted actor Danny Masterson of two counts of rape in a retrial that focused on allegations the "That ‘70s Show’ star raped three women between 2001 and 2003.
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Billy Joel to end his record-breaking concert series at Madison Square Garden in 2024

Billy Joel to end his record-breaking concert series at Madison Square Garden in 2024

NEW YORK (AP) — Billy Joel is finally moving out of his monthly perch at Madison Square Garden. The singer-songwriter says he will conclude his residency in July 2024 with his 150th lifetime performance at the venue.
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Black men were likely underdiagnosed with lung problems because of bias in software, study suggests

Black men were likely underdiagnosed with lung problems because of bias in software, study suggests

NEW YORK (AP) — Racial bias built into a common medical test for lung function is likely leading to fewer Black patients getting care for breathing problems, a study published Thursday suggests.
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Thousands march in Jerusalem Pride parade, first under Israel's most right-wing government ever

Thousands march in Jerusalem Pride parade, first under Israel's most right-wing government ever

JERUSALEM (AP) — Thousands of people on Thursday marched in Jerusalem's Pride parade — an annual event that took place for the first time under Israel’s new far-right government, which is stacked with openly homophobic members.
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