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Khashoggi doc, too explosive for streaming, debuts on-demand

Khashoggi doc, too explosive for streaming, debuts on-demand

NEW YORK — Even before “The Dissident” made its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival, director Bryan Fogel had a sense that his explosive Jamal Khashoggi documentary was going to be a tough sell.
Dominion worker sues Trump campaign and conservative media

Dominion worker sues Trump campaign and conservative media

NEW YORK — An election systems worker driven into hiding by death threats has filed a defamation lawsuit against President Donald Trump's campaign, two of its lawyers and some conservative media figures and outlets.
Tanya Roberts, Bond girl and 'Sheena' star, dead at 65

Tanya Roberts, Bond girl and 'Sheena' star, dead at 65

NEW YORK — Tanya Roberts, who captivated James Bond in “A View to a Kill” and appeared in the sitcom “That ’70s Show,” has died, several hours after she was mistakenly declared dead by her publicist and her partner. She was 65.
National Gallery of Canada unveils two positions to promote diversity and inclusivity

National Gallery of Canada unveils two positions to promote diversity and inclusivity

OTTAWA — The National Gallery of Canada has named two leaders to newly created roles aimed at encouraging more diversity and inclusivity within the organization.
Scotiabank Giller Prize organizers say virtual book event disrupted by 'hacker'

Scotiabank Giller Prize organizers say virtual book event disrupted by 'hacker'

TORONTO — Organizers of the Scotiabank Giller Prize are investigating security measures for future virtual events after they say an interview with winner Souvankham Thammavongsa was disrupted by "a hacker.
Larry King, hospitalized with COVID, moved out of ICU

Larry King, hospitalized with COVID, moved out of ICU

LOS ANGELES — Veteran talk show host Larry King, suffering from COVID-19, has been moved out of the intensive care unit at a Los Angeles hospital and is breathing on his own, a spokesman said on Monday.
Trebek urges support for COVID-19 victims in 1 of last shows

Trebek urges support for COVID-19 victims in 1 of last shows

NEW YORK — In a message taped for what turned out to be his final week as “Jeopardy!” host, Alex Trebek urged the game show's viewers to honour the season of giving by helping victims of the coronavirus epidemic.
Tanya Roberts, Bond girl and '’70s Show' star, hospitalized

Tanya Roberts, Bond girl and '’70s Show' star, hospitalized

LOS ANGELES — Tanya Roberts, who captivated James Bond in “A View to a Kill” and later played Midge Pinciotti in the sitcom “That ’70s Show,” has been hospitalized after falling at her home.
Review: Matthew Dicks' novel deals with a mother imposter

Review: Matthew Dicks' novel deals with a mother imposter

“The Other Mother” by Matthew Dicks (St. Martin’s Press) In “The Other Mother” by Matthew Dicks, 13-year-old Michael wakes up one day to discover something mysterious about the woman in the kitchen making his breakfast.
Probe into Telefilm employee finds 'no harassment, discrimination or misconduct'

Probe into Telefilm employee finds 'no harassment, discrimination or misconduct'

TORONTO — Telefilm Canada says an investigation into allegations made against one of its employees has "concluded that no harassment, discrimination or misconduct had occurred, pursuant to applicable law.