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Ottawa journalist and historian Mark Bourrie wins final RBC Taylor Prize

Ottawa journalist and historian Mark Bourrie wins final RBC Taylor Prize

TORONTO — Mark Bourrie believed that "Bush Runner" would be his last book. But after winning the RBC Taylor Prize, Bourrie suspects he may have at least one more title left in him.
Public Enemy kicks out Flavor Flav after campaign dispute

Public Enemy kicks out Flavor Flav after campaign dispute

NEW YORK — Public Enemy has abruptly fired founding member Flavor Flav following a public spat over a decision by members of the rap pioneers to perform at a Bernie Sanders campaign event.
Recording Academy fires ousted CEO, citing investigations

Recording Academy fires ousted CEO, citing investigations

LOS ANGELES — The Recording Academy on Monday fired Deborah Dugan, its former president who called into question the integrity of the Grammy Awards nominations process and said she was sexually harassed by a top lawyer for the organization, which she
France's Louvre stays shut amid staff fears of virus spread

France's Louvre stays shut amid staff fears of virus spread

PARIS — Tourists trying to visit the Louvre Museum on Monday were out of luck, as the world's most visited museum stayed closed for a second straight day because of workers' worries about the potential spread of the new virus.
Long-rumoured Woody Allen memoir coming in April

Long-rumoured Woody Allen memoir coming in April

TORONTO — A memoir by Woody Allen, rumoured for years and once thought unpublishable in the #MeToo era, is coming out next month.
'Judge Judy' will end 25-year run, but star sticking around

'Judge Judy' will end 25-year run, but star sticking around

NEW YORK — “Judge Judy” will be ending, but Judge Judy isn't going anywhere.
Opera union board member alleges coverup in Domingo scandal

Opera union board member alleges coverup in Domingo scandal

SAN FRANCISCO — A senior member of the main U.S. union that represents opera performers resigned Monday, accusing the leadership of a coverup in its investigation into accusations of sexual harassment against superstar Plácido Domingo.
Nik vs. the volcano: How Wallenda is prepping for new stunt

Nik vs. the volcano: How Wallenda is prepping for new stunt

NEW YORK — Intense heat, poisonous gasses, molten lava — the conditions for Nik Wallenda’s latest tightrope walk are downright hellish, and that’s just the way he wants it.
Stray-dog story 'Clebs' among Canadian winners at Berlin film fest

Stray-dog story 'Clebs' among Canadian winners at Berlin film fest

A Canadian/Moroccan story of a stray-dog refuge, and a satirical biopic of former Canadian Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King were among the award winners at the Berlin International Film Festival.
Stray-dog story 'Clebs' among Canadian winners at Berlin film fest

Stray-dog story 'Clebs' among Canadian winners at Berlin film fest

A Canadian/Moroccan story of a stray-dog refuge, and a satirical biopic of former Canadian Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King were among the award winners at the Berlin International Film Festival.
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