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White House blocks AP reporter from Trump-Modi news conference because of Gulf of Mexico fight

White House blocks AP reporter from Trump-Modi news conference because of Gulf of Mexico fight

The White House blocked an Associated Press journalist from covering a news conference with two major world leaders Thursday, upping the stakes in a disagreement between the news agency and the Trump administration over AP's style decision to stick w
The Wayans family to be inducted into the NAACP Awards' Hall of Fame

The Wayans family to be inducted into the NAACP Awards' Hall of Fame

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Wayans family, who through film, TV, sketch and stand-up comedy, have both entertained and created countless jobs both on and off camera in Hollywood, will be feted at this year's NAACP Image Awards.
Movie Review: 'Universal Language' needs to be seen to be believed

Movie Review: 'Universal Language' needs to be seen to be believed

It’s not unusual for a city to double for another metropolis in movies. New Yorkers have long been able to spot when Toronto has been substituted for the Big Apple. Matthew Rankin, though, has gone more than a step, or maybe 85 steps, further.
A$AP Rocky trial brings clashing closing arguments over gun as Rihanna brings tiny sons to court

A$AP Rocky trial brings clashing closing arguments over gun as Rihanna brings tiny sons to court

LOS ANGELES (AP) — With Rihanna and two toddlers looking on from the audience, a prosecutor at the trial of A$AP Rocky told jurors during his closing argument Thursday that they have “one critical question” to answer.
Man injured alongside Salman Rushdie in 2022 stabbing attack says he thought it was a prank at first

Man injured alongside Salman Rushdie in 2022 stabbing attack says he thought it was a prank at first

MAYVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — A man injured alongside author Salman Rushdie in a knife attack on a New York lecture stage said Thursday that he tried to stop the assault once he realized it wasn't a prank and was left with a gash above his eye.
The 75th Berlin Film Festival kicks off with 'The Light' shining on politics

The 75th Berlin Film Festival kicks off with 'The Light' shining on politics

BERLIN (AP) — The Berlin International Film Festival is kicking off on Thursday with the world premiere of Tom Tykwer’s “The Light,” a timely tale of a dysfunctional German family and a Syrian refugee.
Pamela Anderson, Tom Green and Jason Priestley recall fun, wild, pressure-cooker gig of hosting 'SNL'

Pamela Anderson, Tom Green and Jason Priestley recall fun, wild, pressure-cooker gig of hosting 'SNL'

Hosting "Saturday Night Live" is a massive career milestone, but it also comes with intense pressure to deliver laughs on live TV alongside the funniest in the business.
Changes to Inuit child funding program putting families at risk: health care workers

Changes to Inuit child funding program putting families at risk: health care workers

OTTAWA — Health-care workers in Nunavut say changes to a federal funding program for Inuit children are forcing some pregnant women to make a tough choice: have a safe birth or ensure the kids they already have are properly cared for.
Chocolate love has its price on Valentine's Day as cocoa costs make hearts shudder, not flutter

Chocolate love has its price on Valentine's Day as cocoa costs make hearts shudder, not flutter

BRUGES, Belgium (AP) — St. Valentine chocolates always seek to show how deep your love is. This year, it might just also show how deep your pockets are.
'SNL' at 50: The Tragically Hip's potent mix of weed and improvisation on live TV

'SNL' at 50: The Tragically Hip's potent mix of weed and improvisation on live TV

As “Saturday Night Live” marks its 50th anniversary, The Canadian Press looks back on some of the sketch comedy show’s most notable Canadian musical performances.
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