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Curtain pulls back to reveal Vancouver orchestra's new flutist is still in school

Curtain pulls back to reveal Vancouver orchestra's new flutist is still in school

VANCOUVER — Flute and piccolo player Julin Cheung stood behind a beige velvet curtain as he prepared to audition for the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra.
'Pushed each other': Twin ballerinas danced together, retired together

'Pushed each other': Twin ballerinas danced together, retired together

The decision of twins Jennifer and Alexandra Gibson to put down their pointe shoes and retire might have seemed effortless, much like their performances onstage.
Alec Baldwin's criminal case was about ammunition at its shocking beginning and its sudden end

Alec Baldwin's criminal case was about ammunition at its shocking beginning and its sudden end

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The criminal case against Alec Baldwin was about the handling of bullets from the beginning. And the handling of bullets brought it to an end.
Inside the courtroom as case dismissed against Alec Baldwin in fatal shooting of cinematographer

Inside the courtroom as case dismissed against Alec Baldwin in fatal shooting of cinematographer

SANTA FE, N.M.
The son of Asia's richest man gets married in the year's most extravagant wedding

The son of Asia's richest man gets married in the year's most extravagant wedding

MUMBAI, India (AP) — The youngest son of Mukesh Ambani, Asia’s richest man , married his longtime girlfriend early Saturday in what many dubbed the wedding of the year, attended by global celebrities, business tycoons and politicians, highlighting th
Dr. Ruth Westheimer, America’s diminutive and pioneering sex therapist, dies at 96

Dr. Ruth Westheimer, America’s diminutive and pioneering sex therapist, dies at 96

NEW YORK (AP) — Dr. Ruth Westheimer, the diminutive sex therapist who became a pop icon, media star and best-selling author through her frank talk about once-taboo bedroom topics, has died. She was 96.
Dr. Ruth Westheimer, America’s diminutive and pioneering sex therapist, dies at 96

Dr. Ruth Westheimer, America’s diminutive and pioneering sex therapist, dies at 96

NEW YORK (AP) — Dr. Ruth Westheimer, the diminutive sex therapist who became a pop icon, media star and bestselling author through her frank talk about once-taboo bedroom topics, has died. She was 96.
Booming Turkish TV drama industry captures hearts and minds worldwide and boosts tourism

Booming Turkish TV drama industry captures hearts and minds worldwide and boosts tourism

ISTANBUL (AP) — Under the sweltering Turkish sun, tourists wander through sets that recreate Ottoman and Byzantine-era castles, take selfies with actors in traditional Ottoman costumes and watch horseback stunt performances.
On anniversary of Frida Kahlo's death, her art's spirituality keeps fans engaged around the globe

On anniversary of Frida Kahlo's death, her art's spirituality keeps fans engaged around the globe

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Frida Kahlo had no religious affiliation.
An Indian billionaire’s son is married after lavish celebrations that spotlight his global clout

An Indian billionaire’s son is married after lavish celebrations that spotlight his global clout

NEW DELHI (AP) — It has been a wedding like no other — and the festivities have been going on for months.
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