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Defense rests, closings next at Harvey Weinstein rape trial
By Andrew Dalton, The Associated Press on November 30th, 2022
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Harvey Weinstein’s defense team has rested its case and closing arguments will begin later Wednesday at the Los Angeles rape trial of the former movie magnate. Weinstein’s lawyers called six witness as they sought to cast doubt on the accounts of the women who have accused Weinstein of raping or sexually ... Read More »
1 responseMan seen at Takeoff’s fatal shooting facing weapons charge
By Juan A. Lozano, The Associated Press on November 30th, 2022
HOUSTON (AP) – A man who has been accused of illegally having a gun at the time that rapper Takeoff was fatally shot last month following a private party at a downtown Houston bowling alley has been charged in connection with the case, authorities said Wednesday. But during a court hearing, prosecutors said the suspect, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Judge bemoans NYC’s bike hazard in ‘Gone Girl’ actor’s death
By Larry Neumeister, The Associated Press on November 30th, 2022
NEW YORK (AP) – A judge decried New York City’s problems with electric and gas-powered bikes on Wednesday as he sentenced the electric scooter rider who crashed into “Gone Girl” actor Lisa Banes to one to three years in prison for his manslaughter conviction. Brian Boyd, 27, was led away in handcuffs after sentencing in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Christine McVie, Fleetwood Mac singer-songwriter, dies at 79
By The Associated Press on November 30th, 2022
NEW YORK (AP) – Christine McVie, the soulful British musician who sang lead on many of Fleetwood Mac’s biggest hits, has died at 79. The band announced her death on social media Wednesday, saying “there are no words to describe our sadness at the passing of Christine McVie.” “She was truly one-of-a-kind, special and talented ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UK royals travel to Boston with eye on environment prize
By Danica Kirka And Michael Casey, The Associated Press on November 30th, 2022
BOSTON (AP) – The first overseas trip by the Prince and Princess of Wales since the death of Queen Elizabeth II began Wednesday, an occasion to show the world as much about who they are not as who they are. With their three-day visit to Boston, focused on Prince William’s initiative to find the environmental ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gov. DeSantis book ‘The Courage to Be Free’ coming Feb. 28
By The Associated Press on November 30th, 2022
NEW YORK (AP) – The long-rumored memoir-policy book by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is coming out next year. The HarperCollins imprint Broadside will release “The Courage to Be Free: Florida’s Blueprint for America’s Revival” on Feb. 28. Wednesday’s announcement comes in the wake of DeSantis’ decisive reelection victory and likely will add to speculation that ... Read More »
1 responseSarika Cullis-Suzuki follows dad’s footsteps to co-host CBC’s ‘The Nature of Things’
By Noel Ransome, The Canadian Press on November 30th, 2022
TORONTO – David Suzuki’s daughter Sarika Cullis-Suzuki has been named the next co-host of “The Nature of Things.” CBC says Cullis-Suzuki will take the reins from her father along with marine biologist and environmentalist Anthony Morgan following Suzuki’s retirement in the spring. Suzuki announced in October that he will retire from the science series at ... Read More »
1 responseFilm and TV star Simu Liu to host Juno Awards for second straight year
By The Canadian Press on November 30th, 2022
TORONTO – Film star Simu Liu is returning as host of the Juno Awards. Organizers at the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences announced Wednesday that the actor/author/social media phenom will take the reins of Canada’s biggest night in music for the second year in a row. Liu took to the Junos stage as ... Read More »
1 responseCBC launches free ad-supported streaming channel CBC News Explore
By Noel Ransome, The Canadian Press on November 30th, 2022
TORONTO – CBC’s free ad-supported streaming news channel has launched with a mix of original, regional and marquee programming culled from the main network and its paid news channel, CBC News Network. Announced earlier this year, the public broadcaster describes CBC News Explore as a digital hub for news and video journalism alternatives that stand ... Read More »
1 responseBob Marley immersive experience to land in US next year
By Mark Kennedy, The Associated Press on November 30th, 2022
NEW YORK (AP) – A massive immersive experience celebrating Bob Marley is heading for its U.S. premiere early next year, complete with photographs, lots of music and even a pair of the reggae giant’s footwear. The multi-room exhibit “Bob Marley: One Love Experience” will open in Los Angeles on Jan. 27 at Ovation Hollywood, following ... Read More »
1 responseStatCan data shows 300k Quebec kids eligible for English school, 76 per cent attend
By The Canadian Press on November 30th, 2022
MONTREAL – New census data from Statistics Canada shows that nearly one million Canadian children have the constitutional right to education in an official minority language. The census found that 304,000 children in Quebec have the right to attend regular English public schools and that 593,000 children outside the province have the right to attend ... Read More »
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