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Judge weighs US bid to stop release of John Bolton's book

Judge weighs US bid to stop release of John Bolton's book

WASHINGTON — A federal judge on Friday criticized former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton for moving to publish his book without formal clearance from the White House, but the judge suggested he was probably powerless to sto
Deaths prompt Alaska officials to remove 'Into the Wild' bus

Deaths prompt Alaska officials to remove 'Into the Wild' bus

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — An abandoned bus in the Alaska wilderness where a young man documented his demise over 114 days in 1992 has been removed by officials, frustrated that the bus has become a lure for dangerous, sometimes deadly pilgrimages into trea
No mask, no problem? The debate over face masks wages in movie theatres

No mask, no problem? The debate over face masks wages in movie theatres

TORONTO — When the lights dim at Canadian movie theatres in the coming weeks, one of the most hotly debated topics won't be showing on the big screen, it'll be playing out in the audience.
Two-time winner Elaine McArthur nominated again at Indigenous Voices Awards

Two-time winner Elaine McArthur nominated again at Indigenous Voices Awards

Frustrated with a steady stream of rejection letters, Elaine McArthur decided to go the self-publishing route for her latest literary venture.
Lithuania erects sculpture in honour of JD Salinger

Lithuania erects sculpture in honour of JD Salinger

VILNIUS, Lithuania — J.D. Salinger, the American writer best known for his 1951 novel “The Catcher in the Rye,” was honoured Friday with a sculpture featuring a rye field near the Lithuanian village where his ancestors lived.
Lithuania erects sculpture in honour of JD Salinger

Lithuania erects sculpture in honour of JD Salinger

VILNIUS, Lithuania — J.D. Salinger, the American writer best known for his 1951 novel “The Catcher in the Rye,” was honoured Friday with a sculpture featuring a rye field near the Lithuanian village where his ancestors lived.
'Chariots of Fire,' 'Lord of the Rings' actor Ian Holm dies

'Chariots of Fire,' 'Lord of the Rings' actor Ian Holm dies

LONDON — Ian Holm, a versatile British actor whose long career included roles in “Chariots of Fire” and “The Lord of the Rings” has died. He was 88.
South African choir adapts to COVID-19 by making new music

South African choir adapts to COVID-19 by making new music

MOUTSE VALLEY, South Africa — The dusty streets of rural South Africa are a far cry from the bright lights of “America's Got Talent,” but that's where the members of the Ndlovu Youth Choir find themselves coping with the coronavirus pandemic.
South African choir adapts to COVID-19 by making new music

South African choir adapts to COVID-19 by making new music

MOUTSE VALLEY, South Africa — The dusty streets of rural South Africa are a far cry from the bright lights of “America's Got Talent,” but that's where the members of the Ndlovu Youth Choir find themselves coping with the coronavirus pandemic.
'Into the Wild' bus removed from Alaska backcountry

'Into the Wild' bus removed from Alaska backcountry

JUNEAU, Alaska — An abandoned bus in the Alaska backcountry, popularized by the book “Into the Wild” and movie of the same name, was removed Thursday, state officials said.
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