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As China cracks down on bookstores at home, Chinese-language booksellers are flourishing overseas

WASHINGTON (AP) — Yu Miao smiles as he stands among the 10,000 books crowded on rows of bamboo shelves in his newly reopened bookstore.

Nov 17, 2024 10:12 PM Read more >

Australian senate censures Indigenous lawmaker who yelled at King Charles III

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australian senators on Monday voted to censure an Indigenous colleague who yelled at King Charles III during a reception in Parliament House last month. The censure of independent Sen.

Nov 17, 2024 9:46 PM Read more >

Slightly reshaped Giller Prize to go on, despite boycotts and protests

TORONTO — The shine on CanLit's glitziest night has dulled, at least according to some, amid sustained backlash against the Giller Foundation for maintaining ties with lead sponsor Scotiabank and other funders linked to Israel.

Nov 17, 2024 8:15 PM Read more >

Hollywood stars gather for honorary Oscars event celebrating Quincy Jones, Bond producers, more

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Many of Hollywood’s biggest stars are set to gather in Los Angeles Sunday night for the annual Governors Awards .

Nov 17, 2024 12:50 PM Read more >

Dwayne Johnson’s $200 million-plus Christmas pic opens to $34.1 million

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Moviegoers were not exactly feeling the Christmas spirit this weekend, or at least not based on their attendance at “Red One” showings. The big budget, star-driven action comedy with Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans sold $34.

Nov 17, 2024 12:32 PM Read more >

A gold pocket watch given to the captain who rescued Titanic survivors sells for a record price

LONDON (AP) — A gold pocket watch given to the ship captain who rescued 700 survivors from the Titanic sold at auction for nearly $2 million, setting a record for memorabilia from the ship wreck . The 18-carat Tiffany & Co.

Nov 17, 2024 11:21 AM Read more >

'The Voice' winner Sundance Head recovers at home after being accidentally shot on his Texas ranch

TYLER, Texas (AP) — Country singer Sundance Head, a winner on “The Voice,” is recovering at home after he was accidentally shot in the stomach while handling a firearm on a hunting trip at his East Texas ranch, his agent said Sunday.

Nov 17, 2024 10:57 AM Read more >

Dwayne Johnson’s $200 million+ Christmas pic opens to $34.1 million

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Moviegoers were not exactly feeling the Christmas spirit this weekend, or at least what “Red One” was offering. The big budget, star-driven action comedy with Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans sold $34.

Nov 17, 2024 9:56 AM Read more >

'The Voice' winner Sundance Head recovers at home after being accidentally shot on his Texas ranch

TYLER, Texas (AP) — Country singer Sundance Head, a winner on “The Voice,” is recovering at home after he was accidentally shot in the stomach while handling a firearm on a hunting trip at his East Texas ranch, his agent said Sunday.

Nov 17, 2024 9:51 AM Read more >

A gold pocket watch given to the captain who rescued Titanic survivors sells for record price

LONDON (AP) — A gold pocket watch given to the ship captain who rescued 700 survivors from the Titanic sold at auction for nearly $2 million, setting a record for memorabilia from the ship wreck . The 18-carat Tiffany & Co.

Nov 17, 2024 5:42 AM Read more >