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Longtime National Spelling Bee director steps down

Longtime National Spelling Bee director steps down

The longtime executive director of the Scripps National Spelling Bee has stepped down. Scripps announced Paige Kimble's departure on Monday, effective immediately, after 22 years in charge of the world's preeminent spelling competition.

"Epicentre for syphilis:' Alberta to try dual syphilis, HIV test to fight outbreak

EDMONTON — The University of Alberta has started a clinical trial to try to fight a syphilis outbreak in Edmonton and across northern Alberta.
'The Undoing' creator lured back to network TV for 'Big Sky'

'The Undoing' creator lured back to network TV for 'Big Sky'

LOS ANGELES — Writer-producer David E. Kelley gifted network TV with three decades of hits, including “Ally McBeal,” “The Practice” and “Boston Legal.” Then he switched to a new canvas, premium cable, to make HBO’s “Big Little Lies” and “The Undoing.
Cardi B, Post Malone, Foo Fighters to headline Montreal's 2021 Osheaga festival

Cardi B, Post Malone, Foo Fighters to headline Montreal's 2021 Osheaga festival

Montreal's Osheaga Music and Arts Festival has announced headliners for next summer's event, saying while times are uncertain, organizers need to plan for the future. A media release says the festival will run July 30 through Aug.
2020 indelible TV moments: Trebek, debate bluster and Floyd

2020 indelible TV moments: Trebek, debate bluster and Floyd

When the coronavirus pushed people out of the world and into homebound isolation, the small-screen's role grew bigger than ever.
Bob Woodward to take on final days of Trump's presidency

Bob Woodward to take on final days of Trump's presidency

NEW YORK — Bob Woodward's next book finds him in the familiar world of documenting a presidency's ending.
EXPLAINER: When and where? How vaccines will roll out in US

EXPLAINER: When and where? How vaccines will roll out in US

NEW YORK — With coronavirus vaccines on the horizon, when and where will most Americans get their shots? Many of the details are still being worked out, as regulators review the first vaccine candidates.

Top publisher teams with top maker of bilingual materials

NEW YORK — One of the country's top book publishers is partnering with an award-winning education technology company that specializes in bilingual materials for kids.
Audible enlists Waithe, Gladwell to help find new talent

Audible enlists Waithe, Gladwell to help find new talent

LOS ANGELES — Lena Waithe and Malcolm Gladwell will join several influencers on an advisory board for Audible to help discover new talent. The online audiobook and podcast platform announced Monday the formation of the Emerging Voices Advisory Board.
Get lost 2020: Some things to leave behind, with caveats

Get lost 2020: Some things to leave behind, with caveats

NEW YORK — Zoom, Zoom and Zoom. Masks, masks and masks. Sourdough starter and short-order cooking.
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