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Robert Coover, innovative author and teacher, dies at 92

NEW YORK (AP) — Robert Coover, the exuberant and rule-defying fiction writer and educator who devised new adventures for literature through such works as "The Babysitter" and "The Public Burning" and through his decades on the faculty of Brown Univer
Madonna’s brother, Christopher Ciccone, has died at 63

Madonna’s brother, Christopher Ciccone, has died at 63

Christopher Ciccone, a multihyphenate artist, dancer, designer and younger brother of Madonna , has died. He was 63. Ciccone died Friday in Michigan, his representative Brad Taylor told The Associated Press Sunday. He had cancer.

Donald Glover cancels Childish Gambino tour dates after recent surgery

Donald Glover has canceled the remaining dates of Childish Gambino’s North American and European tour . The musician, actor and “Atlanta” creator announced on Friday that he recently discovered an ailment that required surgery.
‘Joker 2’ stumbles at box office amid poor reviews from audiences and critics

‘Joker 2’ stumbles at box office amid poor reviews from audiences and critics

“Joker: Folie à Deux” is the No. 1 movie at the box office, but it might not be destined for a happy ending.

Madonna’s brother, Christopher Ciccone, has died at 63

Christopher Ciccone, a multihyphenate artist, dancer, designer and younger brother of Madonna , has died. He was 63. Ciccone died Friday in Michigan, his representative Brad Taylor told The Associated Press Sunday. He had cancer.
In its 25th season, Quebec satirical news show 'Infoman' is still going strong

In its 25th season, Quebec satirical news show 'Infoman' is still going strong

MONTREAL — In an interview nearly a quarter-century ago, Jean-René Dufort said he was afraid of his own shadow.
Death and fashion abound in Jeanne Beker's new memoir, 'Heart on My Sleeve'

Death and fashion abound in Jeanne Beker's new memoir, 'Heart on My Sleeve'

TORONTO — Jeanne Beker didn't set out to write a memoir about loss. But after fashion, death is the second through line in "Heart on My Sleeve," which tells the TV personality's life story as reflected by the items in her wardrobe.
'Magical' flotilla of hot air balloons take flight at international fiesta amid warm temperatures

'Magical' flotilla of hot air balloons take flight at international fiesta amid warm temperatures

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A flotilla of hot air balloons ascended into a clear desert sky on Saturday to kick off a colorful mass ascension at the 52nd annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.
'Magical' flotilla of hot air balloons take flight at international fiesta amid warm temperatures

'Magical' flotilla of hot air balloons take flight at international fiesta amid warm temperatures

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A flotilla of hot air balloons ascended into a clear desert sky on Saturday to kick off a colorful mass ascension at the 52nd annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.
Mimis Plessas, a mild-mannered giant of modern Greek music, dies at 99

Mimis Plessas, a mild-mannered giant of modern Greek music, dies at 99

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Mimis Plessas, a beloved Greek composer whose music featured in scores of films, television shows and theatrical productions and who provided the soundtrack to millions of Greeks’ lives, has died just a week shy of his 100th bir
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