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Plan for fate of crumbling 24 Sussex expected by fall, minister tells MPs

Plan for fate of crumbling 24 Sussex expected by fall, minister tells MPs

OTTAWA — Public Services and Procurement Minister Helena Jaczek says the Liberal government expects to have a plan for the future of 24 Sussex Drive by the fall.
Exclusive secrets of the National Spelling Bee: Picking the words to identify a champion

Exclusive secrets of the National Spelling Bee: Picking the words to identify a champion

OXON HILL, Md. (AP) — As the final pre-competition meeting of the Scripps National Spelling Bee's word selection panel stretches into its seventh hour, the pronouncers no longer seem to care.

George Maharis, star of TV's 'Route 66' in the 1960s, dies at 94

LOS ANGELES (AP) — George Maharis, a stage-trained actor with rough-hewn good looks who became an icon to American youth in the 1960s as he cruised the country in a Corvette convertible in the hit television series "Route 66," has died.
La Scala announces 2023-24 season as new government decree creates uncertainty

La Scala announces 2023-24 season as new government decree creates uncertainty

MILAN (AP) — The French general manager of Milan’s famed Teatro alla Scala is facing the threat of a tenure cut short, even as he unveiled a star-studded 2023-24 season and announced record sponsor revenues on Monday.
Griffin-nominated poet Susan Musgrave on what happens after the worst

Griffin-nominated poet Susan Musgrave on what happens after the worst

After spending years on high alert, anticipating the worst and attempting to prevent it, Susan Musgrave is learning to live with its aftermath.
Quebec actor Michel Côté, known for film and theatre roles, dead at 72

Quebec actor Michel Côté, known for film and theatre roles, dead at 72

MONTREAL — Quebec actor Michel Côté, who captivated audiences with his roles in the theatre piece "Broue" and films such as "Cruising Bar" and "C.R.A.Z.Y.," has died at 72, his family said Monday.
'Red Velvet,' 'Alice in Wonderland' lead Dora Mavor Moore Awards nominations

'Red Velvet,' 'Alice in Wonderland' lead Dora Mavor Moore Awards nominations

TORONTO — "Red Velvet," a play about the first Black actor to star on a London stage, has garnered a leading six nominations in the general theatre division at the Dora Mavor Moore Awards.
'Tony' Yasumura reveals all about his not-naked shtick and its origins in Japanese comedy

'Tony' Yasumura reveals all about his not-naked shtick and its origins in Japanese comedy

TOKYO (AP) — The shtick that’s gone viral features a soccer player, a Spice Girl, James Bond, you name it, appearing to be naked, except they’re not really naked at all.
'Succession' finale: Fans react to end of Emmy-winning hit drama

'Succession' finale: Fans react to end of Emmy-winning hit drama

WASHINGTON (AP) — With the end of the critically acclaimed drama's fourth and final season , dedicated fans of “Succession” now know the answer to the series' central question: Which of the Murdoch-esque Roy family siblings will prevail? Oh, and — fo
'The Little Mermaid' makes box office splash with $95.5 million opening

'The Little Mermaid' makes box office splash with $95.5 million opening

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “ The Little Mermaid ” made moviegoers want to be under the sea on Memorial Day weekend. Disney's live-action remake of its 1989 animated classic easily outswam the competition, bringing in $95.
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