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Cambodian ambassador: Looted artworks are 'souls' of culture

Cambodian ambassador: Looted artworks are 'souls' of culture

NEW YORK (AP) — Cambodia’s ambassador to the United States said Monday that the transfer of 30 antiquities by U.S. law enforcement authorities to his country was a return of the “souls of our culture.
Bert Fields, legendary lawyer to A-list clients, dies at 93

Bert Fields, legendary lawyer to A-list clients, dies at 93

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bert Fields, for decades the go-to lawyer for Hollywood A-listers including Tom Cruise, Michael Jackson, George Lucas and the Beatles, and a character as colorful as many of his clients, has died at age 93.
David McCullough, Pulitzer-winning historian, dies at 89

David McCullough, Pulitzer-winning historian, dies at 89

NEW YORK (AP) — David McCullough, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author whose lovingly crafted narratives on subjects ranging from the Brooklyn Bridge to Presidents John Adams and Harry Truman made him among the most popular and influential historians of
Montreal Pride Festival starts internal probe after embarrassing parade cancellation

Montreal Pride Festival starts internal probe after embarrassing parade cancellation

MONTREAL — Pride Montreal, the organization that runs the city's annual celebration of LGBTQ communities, is conducting an internal investigation after it abruptly cancelled the official Pride parade on Sunday.
Writer and editor Stan Dragland, who co-founded poetry press Brick Books, dies at 79

Writer and editor Stan Dragland, who co-founded poetry press Brick Books, dies at 79

Writer, editor and literary critic Stan Dragland is being remembered as a champion of independent publishing whose love of Canadian letters extended well beyond the page.
Kultureland organizer says music festival burdened by series of setbacks

Kultureland organizer says music festival burdened by series of setbacks

TORONTO — A confluence of staffing shortages, delayed visas and a sudden change of venue left Kultureland Festival attendees fuming this past weekend, while the organizer now tries to explain how the celebration went off the rails.
Filmmaker Lars von Trier diagnosed with Parkinson’s

Filmmaker Lars von Trier diagnosed with Parkinson’s

Danish filmmaker Lars von Trier, known for films like “Melancholia” and “Dancer in the Dark,” has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, his production company Zentropa said Monday.
Jennette McCurdy rises above childhood trauma with new book

Jennette McCurdy rises above childhood trauma with new book

Jennette McCurdy is well-aware the title of her new book, “I'm Glad My Mom Died," (Simon & Schuster) is attention-grabbing. She also readily admits that she means every word.
'Golden Girls' LA pop-up restaurant has the golden touch

'Golden Girls' LA pop-up restaurant has the golden touch

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Picture it: A vacant Beverly Hills bistro has been transformed into the set of a 1980s sitcom about four women living in Miami — but it's also a working restaurant.
Shiite Muslims in Mideast mark solemn holy day of Ashoura

Shiite Muslims in Mideast mark solemn holy day of Ashoura

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Millions of Shiite Muslims — from Iran to Afghanistan and Pakistan — were marking the festival of Ashoura on Monday, one of the most emotional occasions in their religious calendar, commemorating the 7th century martyrdom of the P
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