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35 countries will compete in next year's Eurovision Song Contest after 5 countries announce boycott
December 15, 2025 - 12:50 AM

GENEVA (AP) — Organizers of the Eurovision Song Contest on Monday announced a final list of 35 countries that will take part in the glitzy pop-music gala next year, after five countries said they would boycott due to discord over Israel’s participation.
Family member questioned after Rob Reiner and his wife found dead in Los Angeles, AP source says
December 15, 2025 - 12:29 AM

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Investigators were questioning a family member of director-actor Rob Reiner and his wife Michele after they were found dead at their home in Los Angeles, according to a law enforcement official briefed on the investigation.
Rob Reiner, son of a comedy giant who became one in turn, dies at 78
December 15, 2025 - 12:23 AM

Rob Reiner, the son of a comedy giant who became one himself as one of the preeminent filmmakers of his generation with movies such as “The Princess Bride,” “When Harry Met Sally …” and “This Is Spinal Tap,” has died. He was 78.
Punk protest group Pussy Riot declared 'extremist organization' by a Russian court
December 14, 2025 - 11:19 PM

Punk group Pussy Riot was declared an “extremist organization" by a Russian court on Monday.
Police in Japan arrest a suspect in stabbing at an entertainment complex
December 14, 2025 - 10:17 PM

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese police said Monday they arrested a man in connection with the alleged stabbing of two people at an entertainment complex housing the female pop music group HKT48 in the southern city of Fukuoka. Both had non-life-threatening injuries.
Louvre workers vote to strike in another blow to the Paris museum
December 14, 2025 - 9:58 PM

PARIS (AP) — Workers at the Louvre Museum voted Monday to strike over working conditions and other complaints, dealing another blow to the Paris landmark and home of the “Mona Lisa” after an embarrassing jewelry heist in October.
Singer Cliff Richard says he has been treated for prostate cancer
December 14, 2025 - 8:34 PM

LONDON (AP) — British pop star Cliff Richard said Monday he has been given the all-clear after treatment for prostate cancer.
Rob Reiner mourned by Barack Obama, Jerry O'Connell, James Woods and many others
December 14, 2025 - 4:27 PM

Reactions to the death of actor-director Rob Reiner, who was found dead with his wife Michele Reiner at their home in Los Angeles on Sunday. The acclaimed director and Emmy winner was also a major Democratic booster, leading many prominent politicians to share tributes.
Rob Reiner and his wife found dead in Los Angeles home, AP source says
December 14, 2025 - 3:14 PM

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Director-actor Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were the two people found dead Sunday at a Los Angeles home owned by Reiner, according to a law enforcement official briefed on the investigation.
Merriam-Webster’s 2025 word of the year is 'slop'
December 14, 2025 - 3:05 PM

Creepy, zany and demonstrably fake content is often called “slop.” The word's proliferation online, in part thanks to the widespread availability of generative artificial intelligence, landed it Merriam-Webster's 2025 word of the year.
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THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
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The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
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35 countries will compete in next year's Eurovision Song Contest after 5 countries announce boycott

Family member questioned after Rob Reiner and his wife found dead in Los Angeles, AP source says

Rob Reiner, son of a comedy giant who became one in turn, dies at 78

Punk protest group Pussy Riot declared 'extremist organization' by a Russian court

Police in Japan arrest a suspect in stabbing at an entertainment complex

Louvre workers vote to strike in another blow to the Paris museum

Singer Cliff Richard says he has been treated for prostate cancer

Rob Reiner mourned by Barack Obama, Jerry O'Connell, James Woods and many others

Rob Reiner and his wife found dead in Los Angeles home, AP source says

Merriam-Webster’s 2025 word of the year is 'slop'

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