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Algeria opens book fair opens without winner of top French language literary prize

Algeria opens book fair opens without winner of top French language literary prize

ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — As one of the Arab world’s largest book fairs opens in Algeria on Wednesday, there is one conspicuous absence.
Isolation, pandemic aftermath and twisted art featured in Paula Hawkins' new thriller

Isolation, pandemic aftermath and twisted art featured in Paula Hawkins' new thriller

TORONTO — In Paula Hawkins' latest thriller, people are emerging from pandemic isolation, engaging with culture once again, when a gallerygoer notices something a bit off about a sculpture displayed at the Tate Modern: it contains a deer bone that lo
Canadians gather for camaraderie, food and drink at U.S. election night watch parties

Canadians gather for camaraderie, food and drink at U.S. election night watch parties

MONTREAL — Canadians and American expats from coast to coast gathered Tuesday at bars, community centres, restaurants and homes to watch with a mixture of anxiety and excitement as the U.S. election results rolled in.
Tito Jackson's funeral is held at cemetery where brother Michael and father Joe are buried

Tito Jackson's funeral is held at cemetery where brother Michael and father Joe are buried

GLENDALE, Calif. (AP) — A funeral was held for Tito Jackson at the same Southern California cemetery where his brother Michael Jackson and his father Joe Jackson are buried.
Nintendo Chief insists the Switch momentum will keep going, even after its successor

Nintendo Chief insists the Switch momentum will keep going, even after its successor

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese video game maker Nintendo’s chief said Wednesday that Switch console sales were still going strong, while he promised its successor is coming.
New York Philharmonic fires two players after accusations of sexual misconduct and abuse of power

New York Philharmonic fires two players after accusations of sexual misconduct and abuse of power

The New York Philharmonic is firing principal oboist Liang Wang and associate principal trumpet Matthew Muckey after their union decided not to contest the decision, which followed renewed allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse of power.
Tito Jackson buried at the same cemetery as brother and Jackson 5 bandmate Michael

Tito Jackson buried at the same cemetery as brother and Jackson 5 bandmate Michael

GLENDALE, Calif. (AP) — Tito Jackson has been buried at the same Southern California cemetery as his brother Michael Jackson and his father, Joe Jackson.
After months of buildup, news outlets finally have the chance to report on election results

After months of buildup, news outlets finally have the chance to report on election results

The final answer may or may not come on Tuesday, but news organizations that have spent months reporting on the presidential campaign between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump finally have the opportunity to report on actual results.
Ruby slippers from 'The Wizard of Oz' are for sale nearly 2 decades after they were stolen

Ruby slippers from 'The Wizard of Oz' are for sale nearly 2 decades after they were stolen

DALLAS (AP) — A pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in “The Wizard of Oz” is on the auction block nearly two decades after a thief stole the iconic shoes, convinced they were adorned with real jewels.
A TV as big as a bed? With the holidays approaching, stores stock more supersize sets

A TV as big as a bed? With the holidays approaching, stores stock more supersize sets

NEW YORK (AP) — For some television viewers , size apparently does matter. Forget the 65-inch TVs that were considered bigger than average a decade ago.
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