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Author Rick Atkinson wins $50,000 history prize

NEW YORK — Military historian Rick Atkinson has won a $50,000 prize for his first of three planned volumes on the Revolutionary War.
Coronavirus strikes journalists, others change way they work

Coronavirus strikes journalists, others change way they work

NEW YORK — Six people at CBS News have tested positive for coronavirus, including a correspondent stationed in Italy, as media organizations fought Monday against the same epidemic they're charged with describing.
Cineplex to close theatres nationwide in response to COVID-19

Cineplex to close theatres nationwide in response to COVID-19

TORONTO — Canada's largest movie exhibitor Cineplex Inc. says it's closing all of its 165 theatres nationwide until at least April 2 in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Broadway stars stream, rock stars stay off road amid virus

Broadway stars stream, rock stars stay off road amid virus

NEW YORK — From helping others cope to sheltering in place to cancelling events, here's a look at some of the ways the entertainment industry is reacting to the spread of the coronavirus, which most people recover from but can cause severe illness in
'Don't stop': When Carnegie Hall cancelled, show went on

'Don't stop': When Carnegie Hall cancelled, show went on

NEW YORK — How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Practice. And when the coronavirus cancels the performance you've been practicing for? Take it outside.
Fill the Void: Sport networks turn to classic games, docs and archive content

Fill the Void: Sport networks turn to classic games, docs and archive content

TORONTO — With the live sports schedule all but wiped out due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Canadian sports television networks are turning to classic games and archival content to help fill the massive void.
Idris Elba says he has coronavirus: 'no symptoms so far'

Idris Elba says he has coronavirus: 'no symptoms so far'

LOS ANGELES — Idris Elba says he has tested positive for the coronavirus. The actor tweeted Monday that he has no symptoms so far and has been isolated since Friday when he found out about his possible exposure.
Anna Wintour: Met Gala postponed due to the virus outbreak

Anna Wintour: Met Gala postponed due to the virus outbreak

NEW YORK — One of fashion's biggest nights, the Met Gala, has been postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak, host Anna Wintour said Monday on Vogue's website .
Disney Junior's 'Mira, Royal Detective' is India-inspired

Disney Junior's 'Mira, Royal Detective' is India-inspired

NEW YORK — The newest cartoon on Disney Junior has all the hallmarks one would expect from a children's show — a smart, resourceful lead character, entertaining sidekicks, and a bright, colorful animated environment, filled with song and dance.
Universal moves new releases to on-demand, AMC limits crowds

Universal moves new releases to on-demand, AMC limits crowds

NEW YORK — The coronavirus pandemic has cracked Hollywood's traditional theatrical window.
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