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Hollywood bard, muse and reveler Eve Babitz dies at 78

Eve Babitz, the Hollywood bard, muse and reveler who with warmth and candor chronicled the excesses of her native world in the 1960s and 1970s and became a cult figure to generations of readers, has died. She was 78.
Quebec show for audiences living with vision impairment offers immersive experience

Quebec show for audiences living with vision impairment offers immersive experience

MONTREAL — When multidisciplinary artist Audrey-Anne Bouchard started to develop her latest show "Camille," she wanted the fusion of dance and theatre to be accessible to all — even those who can't see.
More protective masking, including N95s, needed to curb Omicron, say experts

More protective masking, including N95s, needed to curb Omicron, say experts

TORONTO — When Linsey Marr boarded a bus in Lake Louise, Alta., earlier this week, she was floored to find out that she had to take off her N95 respirator and put on a medical mask for the ride.
Rockettes end season as New York tallies record COVID cases

Rockettes end season as New York tallies record COVID cases

NEW YORK (AP) — New York state reported Friday that just over 21,000 people had tested positive for COVID-19 the previous day, the highest single-day total for new cases since testing became widely available.
Surging COVID-19 cases bring a 2020 feel to the end of 2021

Surging COVID-19 cases bring a 2020 feel to the end of 2021

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S.

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases; Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill. __ NBC’s “Meet the Press” — Fauci; Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colo. ___ CBS’ “Face the Nation" — Dr.
Harris sharply defends Biden in interview with Charlamagne

Harris sharply defends Biden in interview with Charlamagne

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris got into a testy exchange with media host Charlamagne Tha God Friday, defending President Joe Biden from questions over roadblocks to passage of his social spending package.

Cinemas face Ontario's new capacity rules on 'Spider-Man' opening weekend

TORONTO — New capacity limits taking effect at Ontario cinemas won't leave Spider-Man fans out in the cold. Cineplex Inc.
Ghislaine Maxwell declines to testify as defense rests case

Ghislaine Maxwell declines to testify as defense rests case

NEW YORK (AP) — After 12 days of testimony over three weeks, jurors heard from the final witnesses Friday in the sex trafficking trial of British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell, who told the judge she wouldn't testify because she was confident prosecuto
Ken Kragen, who helped organize 'We Are the World,' dies

Ken Kragen, who helped organize 'We Are the World,' dies

NEW YORK (AP) — Ken Kragen, a top entertainment producer, manager and philanthropist who turned to such clients as Lionel Richie and Kenny Rogers in helping to organize the 1985 all-star charity single “We Are the World,” has died. He was 85.
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