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On paper, a California city bans the sale of comic books to kids. Officials want to change that
November 22, 2025 - 6:51 AM

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — On a recent day at Sacramento native Lecho Lopez's comic shop in the city, his 5-year-old nephew read his first word aloud: “bad.” It was from a graphic novel.
Beloved Italian singer Ornella Vanoni, whose iconic career spanned 70 years, dies at 91
November 21, 2025 - 10:14 PM

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Ornella Vanoni, a beloved performer who had a seven decade-long singing career with such international hits as “Senza Fine” and "L’appuntamento,” has died. She was 91.
Catholic clergy are ecstatic about Rosalía’s songs of faith in her new album ‘Lux’
November 21, 2025 - 5:13 PM

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — And Rosalía said, “Let there be Lux.”
Paul McCartney leans into Beatles archive for Hamilton arena opening
November 21, 2025 - 3:51 PM

HAMILTON — Paul McCartney dug into the Beatles' archive in Hamilton, bringing some of his oldest songs to life on a freshly renovated stage Friday.
Jordan Peele’s ‘High Horse: The Black Cowboy’ doc sheds light on an erased part of history
November 21, 2025 - 1:52 PM

NEW YORK (AP) — Texas-bred hip-hop duo UGK glared confidently into the camera atop stallions in the music video for their fan-favorite song “Wood Wheel.” The visuals reflected the expertise of the legendary Houston-area music act: blending tales of big city hustling with charming Texas cowboy culture.
Fátima Bosch's Miss Universe 2025 win echoes in Mexico where women fight for equality
November 21, 2025 - 9:28 AM

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Fátima Bosch Fernández's Miss Universe victory resounded across Mexico on Friday, framed as the vindication of a disrespected contestant from a country where women have pushed their way into positions of power and are increasingly calling out traditional chauvinism.
Pontifical secret revealed: Pope Leo XIV changes his Wordle start word each day
November 21, 2025 - 9:07 AM

ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV opened a virtual meeting with American Catholic young people Friday by revealing a closely held pontifical secret: He uses a different Wordle start word each day.
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ is officially eligible for the Oscars
November 21, 2025 - 6:34 AM

“KPop Demon Hunters” is one step closer to another golden moment: The Oscars. The Netflix phenomenon is among 35 films features eligible for the animated feature film category at the 98th Academy Awards.
Fugees rapper Pras Michel sentenced to 14 years in prison over illegal donations to Obama campaign
November 21, 2025 - 6:28 AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — Grammy-winning rapper Prakazrel “Pras” Michel of the Fugees was sentenced on Thursday to 14 years in prison for a case in which he was convicted of illegally funneling millions of dollars in foreign contributions to former President Barack Obama’s 2012 reelection campaign.
Eddie Murphy to receive life achievement award from the American Film Institute
November 21, 2025 - 5:01 AM

Eddie Murphy is being celebrated with a life achievement award from the American Film Institute, AFI’s board of trustees said Friday. The award will be handed out at a gala tribute in Los Angeles, at the Dolby Theatre, on April 18.
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THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
OPINION Last month, President Donald Trump decided he liked the sound of Department of War a lot more than Department of Defense. It was - like so many Trump impulses - a move that did little to change reality other t

Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
It’s 10:30 p.m. and the night feels young inside one of Kelowna’s charming breweries, but your hope of painting the town red is dashed by last call. That’s a pretty common experience for folks who aren’t familiar wit

Why Okanagan cannabis shops aren't dominating the black market
Law abiding cannabis companies in the Okanagan deal with the government taking its piece of the pie at every turn, while trying to compete with a black market that's still going strong. Cannabis in B.C. gets taxed at several points betw

The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
A large, charming white house with green trim has been a familiar site for people travelling through the Shuswap for decades. Perched on side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Tappen, the house was a family home for the Carlin family for sever

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On paper, a California city bans the sale of comic books to kids. Officials want to change that

Beloved Italian singer Ornella Vanoni, whose iconic career spanned 70 years, dies at 91

Catholic clergy are ecstatic about Rosalía’s songs of faith in her new album ‘Lux’

Paul McCartney leans into Beatles archive for Hamilton arena opening

Jordan Peele’s ‘High Horse: The Black Cowboy’ doc sheds light on an erased part of history

Fátima Bosch's Miss Universe 2025 win echoes in Mexico where women fight for equality

Pontifical secret revealed: Pope Leo XIV changes his Wordle start word each day

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ is officially eligible for the Oscars

Fugees rapper Pras Michel sentenced to 14 years in prison over illegal donations to Obama campaign

Eddie Murphy to receive life achievement award from the American Film Institute

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