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Hundreds pay respects to actor Cicely Tyson at her viewing

Hundreds pay respects to actor Cicely Tyson at her viewing

NEW YORK — People travelled across the country and stood in a block-long line to pay respects to Cicely Tyson at a public viewing Monday.

Royal occasion: Oprah Winfrey to interview Meghan and Harry

NEW YORK — Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will be speaking with Oprah Winfrey, their first major television interview since quitting royal duties and buying a home last year in the U.S.
RCMP in Manitoba apologize for Valentine's Day tweet about sharing intimate images

RCMP in Manitoba apologize for Valentine's Day tweet about sharing intimate images

RCMP in Manitoba are apologizing over a social media post that warned people about sharing intimate images of themselves with others.
Germany ekes some fun out of a quiet Carnival

Germany ekes some fun out of a quiet Carnival

DUESSELDORF, Germany — A few Carnival floats poking fun at the likes of Russian President Vladimir Putin, former U.S.
Food delivery companies in France pledge to cut waste

Food delivery companies in France pledge to cut waste

PARIS — Nineteen meals delivery companies in France including Uber Eats and Deliveroo have pledged to the French government to reduce their operational waste, officials said Monday.
Police say Nicki Minaj's father killed by hit-and-run driver

Police say Nicki Minaj's father killed by hit-and-run driver

MINEOLA, N.Y. — The 64-year-old father of rapper Nicki Minaj has died after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in New York, police said. Robert Maraj was walking along a road in Mineola on Long Island at 6:15 p.m.
James Brown's emcee gets funeral sendoff with shiny cape

James Brown's emcee gets funeral sendoff with shiny cape

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Danny Ray spent years as the emcee for James Brown, and part of his job during performances was draping capes on the Godfather of Soul. Ray was 85 when he died Feb. 2 in Augusta, Georgia.
New enrolment window opens for health insurance shoppers

New enrolment window opens for health insurance shoppers

Health insurance shoppers stuck in a bad plan or unable to find coverage have a new option for help. A sign-up window opened Monday for government insurance markets and runs through May 15 in most states.
Liz Weston: Why you don’t want to be an executor

Liz Weston: Why you don’t want to be an executor

Being asked to be an executor is an honour you might want to pass up. Settling an estate typically involves tracking down and appraising assets, paying bills and creditors, filing final tax returns and distributing whatever’s left to the heirs.
Author Murakami hosts live jam for relaxation amid pandemic

Author Murakami hosts live jam for relaxation amid pandemic

TOKYO — Japanese author Haruki Murakami has a remedy for those who need relaxation from stress and worries in a pandemic — bossa nova.
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