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Emerald Fennell, Daniel Kaluuya among early Oscar winners

Emerald Fennell, Daniel Kaluuya among early Oscar winners

LOS ANGELES — Winners so far at the 93rd Academy Awards: Original screenplay: “Promising Young Woman,” Emerald Fennell Adapted screenplay: Florian Zeller and Christopher Hampton, “The Father” International film: “Another Round,” Denmark Best supporti
Regina King reacts to Chauvin verdict in Oscars opening

Regina King reacts to Chauvin verdict in Oscars opening

Actor and director Regina King acknowledged the hardships of the past year during an opening straight out of the movies for the 2021 Oscars. “It has been quite a year and we are still smack dab in the middle of it," King said.
35 years since nuclear disaster, Chernobyl warns, inspires

35 years since nuclear disaster, Chernobyl warns, inspires

KYIV, Ukraine — The vast and empty Chernobyl Exclusion Zone around the site of the world's worst nuclear accident is a baleful monument to human mistakes.
6 killed, 10 hurt in fiery van crash on Georgia interstate

6 killed, 10 hurt in fiery van crash on Georgia interstate

SUWANEE, Ga. — Police in Georgia say a van carrying 16 people crashed onto its side and was engulfed in flames on an interstate, killing at least six people and injuring 10.
Exit polls: Tight race in Albania's parliamentary vote

Exit polls: Tight race in Albania's parliamentary vote

TIRANA, Albania — An exit poll for Albania's parliamentary election on Sunday suggests that the ruling Socialist Party is in a tight race with the opposition Democratic Party.
Loved ones remember DMX at homegoing celebration

Loved ones remember DMX at homegoing celebration

NEW YORK — Family members, friends and clergy members dressed in white and red honoured the life and faith of hip-hop icon DMX at his homegoing celebration Sunday in New York.
Louisville looks to rebound with Kentucky Derby back in May

Louisville looks to rebound with Kentucky Derby back in May

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Kentucky Derby is back on the first Saturday in May, slowly bringing with it the sights, sounds and rituals familiar to Louisville.
Israeli fashion designer Alber Elbaz dies at 59

Israeli fashion designer Alber Elbaz dies at 59

PARIS — Israeli designer Alber Elbaz, best known for spending 14 years at the helm of France's Lanvin fashion house, has died at 59, the luxury conglomerate Richemont said Sunday.
Death toll in fire at Iraqi COVID-19 hospital surpasses 80

Death toll in fire at Iraqi COVID-19 hospital surpasses 80

BAGHDAD — The death toll from a massive fire at a Baghdad hospital for coronavirus patients rose to at least 82 Sunday as anxious families searched for missing relatives and the government suspended key health officials for alleged negligence.
Indonesia says 53 crew of lost sub are dead, wreckage found

Indonesia says 53 crew of lost sub are dead, wreckage found

BANYUWANGI, Indonesia — Indonesia’s military on Sunday officially said all 53 crew members from a submarine that sank and broke apart last week are dead, and that search teams had located the vessel's wreckage on the ocean floor.