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Rapper Fatman Scoop dies at 53 after collapsing on stage in Connecticut

NEW YORK (AP) — Fatman Scoop, who topped charts in Europe with “Be Faithful” two decades ago and later contributed to hits by other artists, died after collapsing on stage at a show Friday in Connecticut, according to officials and his family.
Cree writer and teacher Darrel J. McLeod has died, publisher says

Cree writer and teacher Darrel J. McLeod has died, publisher says

Award-winning Cree writer and teacher Darrel J. McLeod has died at the age of 67. Corina Eberle, Mcleod's publicist at Douglas & McIntyre, says he died Thursday, adding his death was "sudden and unexpected.

Police say 2 people who were attacked during London's Notting Hill Carnival have died

LONDON (AP) — Two people who were critically injured in attacks while attending London’s Notting Hill Carnival earlier this week have died, police said Saturday.
A Norwegian princess marries an American self-styled shaman in front of a star-studded audience

A Norwegian princess marries an American self-styled shaman in front of a star-studded audience

HELSINKI (AP) — Social media influencers, reality stars and TV personalities were among the guests as the Norwegian king’s eldest child, Princess Märtha Louise, married an American self-professed shaman on Saturday in a wedding ceremony following thr
Young girls are using anti-aging products they see on social media. The harm is more than skin deep

Young girls are using anti-aging products they see on social media. The harm is more than skin deep

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — When she was in fifth grade, Scarlett Goddard Strahan started to worry about getting wrinkles.
At Venice Film Festival, Jude Law debuts ‘The Order’ about FBI manhunt for a domestic terrorist

At Venice Film Festival, Jude Law debuts ‘The Order’ about FBI manhunt for a domestic terrorist

VENICE, Italy (AP) — Jude Law plays an FBI agent investigating the violent crimes of a white supremacist group in “The Order,” which premieres Saturday at the Venice Film Festival .
Japan wants its hardworking citizens to try a 4-day workweek

Japan wants its hardworking citizens to try a 4-day workweek

TOKYO (AP) — Japan, a nation so hardworking its language has a term for literally working oneself to death, is trying to address a worrisome labor shortage by coaxing more people and companies to adopt four-day workweeks .
Anxious child or teen going back to school? Here's what mental health experts say

Anxious child or teen going back to school? Here's what mental health experts say

TORONTO — It's normal for kids and teens to get butterflies in their stomachs as the first day of school approaches, but those who struggle with chronic anxiety may need extra support, mental health experts say. Dr.
Error messages and lengthy online queues greet fans scrambling to secure Oasis reunion tickets

Error messages and lengthy online queues greet fans scrambling to secure Oasis reunion tickets

LONDON (AP) — The sale of tickets for Oasis ’ reunion tour got off to a creaky start on Saturday as online platforms strained under demand from hundreds of thousands of fans.
Young girls are using anti-aging products they see on social media. The harm is more than skin deep

Young girls are using anti-aging products they see on social media. The harm is more than skin deep

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — When she was in fifth grade, Scarlett Goddard Strahan started to worry about getting wrinkles.
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