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Tom Hanks heads TV special celebrating Biden's inauguration

Tom Hanks heads TV special celebrating Biden's inauguration

NEW YORK — Tom Hanks will host a 90-minute primetime TV special celebrating the inauguration of Joe Biden as president of the United States, with performances by Justin Timberlake, Jon Bon Jovi, Demi Lovato and Ant Clemons.
Rare Tintin comic book art set to sell for millions in Paris

Rare Tintin comic book art set to sell for millions in Paris

PARIS — Not even the coronavirus can get in the way of intrepid Belgian reporter and comic book legend Tintin.
EXPLAINER: Vaccine push gains steam but many still face wait

EXPLAINER: Vaccine push gains steam but many still face wait

More Americans are now eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine but they may still face a wait for their first shot even as supplies increase.
NYC to terminate Trump contracts after Capitol insurrection

NYC to terminate Trump contracts after Capitol insurrection

New York City will terminate business contracts with President Donald Trump after last week's insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Wednesday.
Surveys suggest half of cannabis users have increased habit amid COVID-19 pandemic

Surveys suggest half of cannabis users have increased habit amid COVID-19 pandemic

TORONTO — New data suggests half of cannabis users have increased their habit amid the pandemic, putting them at increased risk of addiction and other health problems.
Tragically Hip face masks raise $40,000 to support Canadian musicians

Tragically Hip face masks raise $40,000 to support Canadian musicians

TORONTO — Face masks emblazoned with the Tragically Hip's popular song title "Courage" have raised more than $40,000 in support of Canada's music industry. The Kingston, Ont.
Alberta musician Corb Lund comes out against proposed coal mines in Rocky Mountains

Alberta musician Corb Lund comes out against proposed coal mines in Rocky Mountains

An Alberta musician is coming out against proposed coal mines for the province's Rocky Mountains.
Luisi's term with Dallas Symphony extended through 2028-29

Luisi's term with Dallas Symphony extended through 2028-29

DALLAS — Fabio Luisi’s contract as music director of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra was extended for five years through the 2028-29 season on Wednesday. Luisi, who turns 61 on Jan.
Toronto Comicon cancelled for second year in a row because of COVID-19

Toronto Comicon cancelled for second year in a row because of COVID-19

TORONTO — Fans will have to wait another year to show off their costumes at Toronto Comicon. The three-day convention has been cancelled this March because of COVID-19 concerns.
Socializing after the vaccine: Experts say shot won't offer "free pass" right away

Socializing after the vaccine: Experts say shot won't offer "free pass" right away

The arrival of COVID vaccines have stirred excitement and optimism for a swift end to the global pandemic, with some seeing the shot as a "free pass" to soon gather and socialize as they did pre-2020. Not so fast, experts say.
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