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Jesmyn Ward is a finalist for the $50,000 Kirkus Prize September 19, 2017 - 7:27 AM

NEW YORK - Jesmyn Ward's ghostly "Sing, Unburied, Sing" and Mohsin Hamid's acclaimed novel about refugees "Exit West" were among the finalists Tuesday for the fourth annual Kirkus Prize.
Jedidiah Bila departs ABC's 'The View;' no replacement named September 19, 2017 - 7:22 AM

NEW YORK - Conservative commentator Jedediah Bila has announced her departure from ABC's "The View."
O'Reilly says his ouster was hit job and business decision September 19, 2017 - 7:21 AM

NEW YORK - Bill O'Reilly is characterizing his firing from Fox News Channel as a "political hit job" and says the network made a business decision to get rid of him.
Review: Amadou & Mariam reflect, deflect world's confusion September 19, 2017 - 6:59 AM

Amadou & Mariam, "La Confusion" (Because Music)
Spicer suggests critics of Emmy appearance should lighten up September 19, 2017 - 5:50 AM

NEW YORK - Sean Spicer says his surprise Emmy Awards appearance was a chance to have some fun, and suggested Tuesday that people who were upset by it were taking things too seriously.
Andrea Bocelli prays at Jordan River site of Jesus' baptism September 19, 2017 - 5:50 AM

AL-MAGHTAS, Jordan - Italian star tenor Andrea Bocelli made a pilgrimage to the traditional site of Jesus' baptism Monday, praying for peace as he stood on the edge of the River Jordan.
Lido Pimienta launches expletive-driven speech as she wins Polaris Music Prize September 19, 2017 - 5:24 AM

TORONTO - Singer Lido Pimienta ripped into organizers of the Polaris Music Prize with an expletive-laden tirade over sound troubles with her performance as she accepted this year's best album recognition.
'Will and Grace' star Eric McCormack honoured with Stratford Legacy Award September 19, 2017 - 5:24 AM

TORONTO - Eric McCormack channelled his theatrical training into a spirited tribute to the Stratford Festival as the "Will and Grace" star was honoured by the stage company he credits for helping prime him for future stardom.
Sting, Elvis Costello to pay tribute to Leonard Cohen at memorial in Montreal September 19, 2017 - 5:23 AM

MONTREAL - Adam Cohen, the son of singer Leonard Cohen, said Monday his father would likely want nothing to do with the memorial concert planned to mark the first anniversary of the music legend's death.
CanLit community celebrates success of 'The Handmaid's Tale' after Emmys September 19, 2017 - 5:22 AM

TORONTO - When Margaret Atwood took the stage with the team from "The Handmaid's Tale" at the end of Sunday's Emmy Awards, Mike Hamm cheered on the CanLit legend from his Halifax home while the Los Angeles audience gave her a standing ovation.
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THOMPSON: Trump continues to avoid leadership with Dreamer immigration maneuver
OPINION Beyond the obvious depravity of President Trump’s decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, there are plenty of great reasons to let these young people stay. In fact, it

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