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Book of kids' drawings reflect regular violence shaping their lives in a Rio de Janeiro favela

Book of kids' drawings reflect regular violence shaping their lives in a Rio de Janeiro favela

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Dozens of kids and teenagers from Rio de Janeiro's Mare neighborhood gathered for the launch of a book in which they show, with their own words and pictures, how violence in their poor, bayside community weighs on their young li
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyer says raids of the rapper's homes were 'excessive' use of military force

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyer says raids of the rapper's homes were 'excessive' use of military force

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sean “Diddy" Combs' lawyer said Tuesday that the searches of the rapper's Los Angeles and Miami properties by federal authorities in a sex trafficking investigation were “a gross use of military-level force” and that Combs is “inno
Authorities searched Diddy's properties as part of a sex trafficking probe. Here's what to know

Authorities searched Diddy's properties as part of a sex trafficking probe. Here's what to know

LOS ANGELES (AP) — In the first nine months of 2023, Sean “Diddy” Combs triumphantly performed at the MTV VMAs, released an R&B album that received a Grammy nomination and was a suitor to buy the BET network.
One month out, New Orleans Jazz Fest begins preparations for 2024 event

One month out, New Orleans Jazz Fest begins preparations for 2024 event

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Fair Grounds Race Course, which plays host to the 2024 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, begins its annual transformation in earnest Tuesday as organizers prepare to take over the field this spring for two weekends of mus
Hot Docs boss says 'perfect storm' preceded staff exodus weeks from festival launch

Hot Docs boss says 'perfect storm' preceded staff exodus weeks from festival launch

TORONTO — Hot Docs' president Marie Nelson says a "perfect storm" led to Canada's largest documentary film festival's artistic director and 10 of its programmers quitting just before it was set to announce its 2024 lineup.
Nevada Supreme Court will take another look at Chasing Horse's request to dismiss sex abuse charges

Nevada Supreme Court will take another look at Chasing Horse's request to dismiss sex abuse charges

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The full seven-member Nevada Supreme Court will reconsider Nathan Chasing Horse's request to dismiss a sprawling indictment accusing him of leading a cult, taking underage wives and sexually abusing Indigenous women and girls.

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Nonfiction 1. I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy, narrated by the author (Simon & Schuster Audio) 2. Atomic Habits by James Clear, narrated by the author (Penguin Audio) 3.
After ‘Wonka’ and ‘Dune,’ Timothée Chalamet signs first look deal with Warner Bros.

After ‘Wonka’ and ‘Dune,’ Timothée Chalamet signs first look deal with Warner Bros.

Following the success of “ Wonka ” and the “ Dune” movies , Warner Bros. is staying in the Timothée Chalamet business. The star signed a first look deal with the studio to collaborate on future projects as an actor and producer, Warner Bros.
Hundreds of Art Gallery of Ontario workers on strike after rejecting contract offer

Hundreds of Art Gallery of Ontario workers on strike after rejecting contract offer

TORONTO — More than 400 Art Gallery of Ontario employees are on strike, after union members voted to reject the museum's latest contract offer.
Bruce Springsteen becomes first international songwriter made a fellow of Britain's Ivors Academy

Bruce Springsteen becomes first international songwriter made a fellow of Britain's Ivors Academy

LONDON (AP) — Bruce Springsteen is the first international songwriter to be named a fellow of The Ivors Academy, the U.K’s professional association of music creators.