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Toronto Comicon cancelled for second year in a row because of COVID-19

Toronto Comicon cancelled for second year in a row because of COVID-19

TORONTO — Fans will have to wait another year to show off their costumes at Toronto Comicon. The three-day convention has been cancelled this March because of COVID-19 concerns.
Review: Buried treasure, impending war and loss in ‘The Dig’

Review: Buried treasure, impending war and loss in ‘The Dig’

Just before the outbreak of the World War II, a small-time archeologist was hired by a local woman to excavate her land. The thought was that it possibly contained some Viking remnants.
Germany says it has handed over 14 works from Gurlitt trove

Germany says it has handed over 14 works from Gurlitt trove

BERLIN — German authorities have now handed over all 14 works from the art trove accumulated by late collector Cornelius Gurlitt that so far were proven to have been looted under Nazi rule, the government said Wednesday.
Police: Rapper YFN Lucci wanted for murder in shooting

Police: Rapper YFN Lucci wanted for murder in shooting

Atlanta rapper YFN Lucci is wanted for murder in a December shooting that left one dead and another wounded, authorities said.
Sarah, Duchess of York, to publish debut historical romance

Sarah, Duchess of York, to publish debut historical romance

LONDON — Sarah, the Duchess of York, has landed a book deal for her debut novel for adults, a historical romance fictionalizing the life and loves of her great-great-great aunt.
Voice of America reporter reassigned for Pompeo questions

Voice of America reporter reassigned for Pompeo questions

NEW YORK — The White House reporter for Voice of America was abruptly pulled from her beat after trying to question Secretary of State Mike Pompeo following a speech he gave at the government agency this week.
CNN has best ratings day ever for Capitol attack

CNN has best ratings day ever for Capitol attack

NEW YORK — The attack on the U.S. Capitol last week brought more viewers to CNN than any other single day in the network's 40-year history. CNN averaged 5.2 million viewers last Wednesday, eclipsing its previous high of 5.
Spike Lee's children named Golden Globe ambassadors

Spike Lee's children named Golden Globe ambassadors

LOS ANGELES — Spike Lee’s daughter and son have been chosen as the Golden Globe ambassadors to assist with the awards ceremony.
PBS lawyer resigns after being caught in Veritas sting

PBS lawyer resigns after being caught in Veritas sting

NEW YORK — A lawyer for PBS resigned Tuesday after being caught describing President Donald Trump as “close to Hitler” in a right-wing sting operation.
Sundance adds Coogler-produced ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’

Sundance adds Coogler-produced ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’

The Ryan Coogler-produced Fred Hampton film “Judas and the Black Messiah” will have its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival before heading to HBO Max and theatres , programmers announced Tuesday.