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'Hotel Rwanda' hero arrested on terror charges, say police

'Hotel Rwanda' hero arrested on terror charges, say police

KIGALI, Rwanda — Paul Rusesabagina, portrayed in the film “Hotel Rwanda” as a hero who saved the lives of more than 1,200 people from the country's 1994 genocide, has been arrested by the Rwandan government on terror charges, police announced on Mond
Ex-adviser to first lady: Working for Trumps was a 'mistake'

Ex-adviser to first lady: Working for Trumps was a 'mistake'

WASHINGTON — A former friend and adviser of Melania Trump says it was “the worst mistake of my life” to work for President Donald Trump and his family, lashing out at the first lady for not defending her over questions about costs for the presidentia
R&B singer Akon moves ahead with 'Akon City' in Senegal

R&B singer Akon moves ahead with 'Akon City' in Senegal

DAKAR, Senegal — American R&B singer Akon is moving ahead with plans to create a futuristic pan-African city, announcing Monday that construction will begin next year on the $6 billion project despite global tourism's uncertain future.
20 new sexual assault counts filed against adult film actor

20 new sexual assault counts filed against adult film actor

LOS ANGELES — Adult film star Ron Jeremy was charged Monday with 20 new counts of rape or sexual assault involving 12 women and a teenage girl, authorities said.
Ed Sheeran and wife Cherry announce birth of daughter Lyra

Ed Sheeran and wife Cherry announce birth of daughter Lyra

LONDON — Ed Sheeran and his wife, Cherry, have announced the birth of their daughter, Lyra Antarctica Seaborn Sheeran. The singer-songwriter said in an Instagram post that the couple’s “beautiful and healthy daughter” was born last week.
Review: 'Perilous Bounty' argues U.S. farmlands are in peril

Review: 'Perilous Bounty' argues U.S. farmlands are in peril

“Perilous Bounty: The Looming Collapse of American Farming and How We Can Prevent It,” by Tom Philpott (Bloomsbury Publishing) Americans long have taken abundant and cheap food for granted, blessed as we are by millions of acres of fertile farmland,
A 1947 murder case in Saskatchewan provides the hook for 'Rabbit Foot Bill'

A 1947 murder case in Saskatchewan provides the hook for 'Rabbit Foot Bill'

Helen Humphreys first learned about a 1947 murder committed by a man called "Rabbit Foot Bill" after she was approached at a book reading over a decade ago.
New this week: 'Mulan,' Billy Ocean music, 'Transplant'

New this week: 'Mulan,' Billy Ocean music, 'Transplant'

Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.

CBS Sports examines racism with 'Portraits in Black'

CBS Sports will devote five hours of programming Sunday to examining racism in sports.
John Oliver: Name sewage plant for me, I'll give to charity

John Oliver: Name sewage plant for me, I'll give to charity

Comedian John Oliver upped the stakes in a tongue-in-cheek spat with a Connecticut city, offering to donate $55,000 to charity if officials follow through on a joke to name its sewage treatment plant after him.
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