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M.G. Vassanji among finalists for Balsillie Prize for Public Policy

M.G. Vassanji among finalists for Balsillie Prize for Public Policy

TORONTO — Celebrated novelist M.G. Vassanji's exploration of the emigrant experience is among the finalists for the $60,000 Balsillie Prize for Public Policy. The Writers' Trust of Canada announced this year's short list on Wednesday morning.
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Robert Downey Jr. found inspiration from the screen to prepare for his Broadway debut in 'McNeal'

Robert Downey Jr. found inspiration from the screen to prepare for his Broadway debut in 'McNeal'

NEW YORK (AP) — Robert Downey Jr. made his Broadway debut this week in the play “McNeal,” revealing some unexpected inspirations that helped him prepare for the stage.
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Prince Harry is visiting the small mountain kingdom of Lesotho, where he's called 'the warrior'

Prince Harry is visiting the small mountain kingdom of Lesotho, where he's called 'the warrior'

MASERU, Lesotho (AP) — Prince Harry is visiting the tiny mountain kingdom of Lesotho , where he co-founded a youth charity in 2006 in honor of his late mother, Princess Diana.
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Emily Carr painting purchased for $50 at U.S. barn sale heading to auction

Emily Carr painting purchased for $50 at U.S. barn sale heading to auction

When New York-based art dealer Allen Treibitz went to a barn sale in the Hamptons a few months ago, a painting hanging in the old structure immediately caught his eye.
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Fact-check fight: CBS News cuts candidates' mics after JD Vance objects to a moderator's correction

Fact-check fight: CBS News cuts candidates' mics after JD Vance objects to a moderator's correction

CBS News briefly cut off the microphones of vice presidential candidates JD Vance and Tim Walz during an exchange in their debate Tuesday when the Republican objected to an attempt by moderator Margaret Brennan to correct something he said about immi
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Doctor charged in connection with Matthew Perry’s death is expected to plead guilty

Doctor charged in connection with Matthew Perry’s death is expected to plead guilty

LOS ANGELES (AP) — One of two doctors charged in the investigation of the death of Matthew Perry is expected to plead guilty Wednesday in a federal court in Los Angeles to conspiring to distribute the surgical anesthetic ketamine. Dr.
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Britain's Princess Beatrice is pregnant with her second child

Britain's Princess Beatrice is pregnant with her second child

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s Princess Beatrice is pregnant with her second child, Buckingham Palace announced Tuesday.
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Chanel show wrestles with designer void as actor Lupita Nyong'o talks diversity in fashion

Chanel show wrestles with designer void as actor Lupita Nyong'o talks diversity in fashion

PARIS (AP) — A giant empty cage greeted Chanel’s guests at its return to the Grand Palais on Tuesday.
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Trump won't participate in interview for '60 Minutes' election special

Trump won't participate in interview for '60 Minutes' election special

NEW YORK (AP) — CBS News said Tuesday that Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has declined to participate in an interview with “60 Minutes” for its election special, which will go forward next Monday with Democratic opponent Kamala Harris a
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Trump won't participate in interview for '60 Minutes' election special

Trump won't participate in interview for '60 Minutes' election special

NEW YORK (AP) — CBS News said Tuesday that Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has declined to participate in an interview with “60 Minutes” for its election special, which will go forward next Monday with Democratic opponent Kamala Harris a
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