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'Absolutely incredible': Nova Scotia's Ben Proudfoot wins Oscar for short documentary

'Absolutely incredible': Nova Scotia's Ben Proudfoot wins Oscar for short documentary

Halifax-born filmmaker Ben Proudfoot says it's "hard to believe" he's now a two-time Oscar winner.
Crispy fried pasta pairs a savory crunch with chickpeas

Crispy fried pasta pairs a savory crunch with chickpeas

Italians know well that the texture of pasta matters greatly. Hence, the emphasis on cooking it until just barely al dente, or until tender, but with a pleasant chew. But that’s not where the lesson stops.
First photo of Princess of Wales since her surgery is retracted because image appeared manipulated

First photo of Princess of Wales since her surgery is retracted because image appeared manipulated

LONDON (AP) — The first official photo of Kate, the Princess of Wales, since her abdominal surgery nearly two months ago was issued after weeks of speculation about her whereabouts.
'Barbie' ballad 'What Was I Made For?' makes Billie Eilish the youngest person to win 2 Oscars

'Barbie' ballad 'What Was I Made For?' makes Billie Eilish the youngest person to win 2 Oscars

LOS ANGELES (AP) — What were Billie Eilish and Finneas O'Connell made for? Winning awards, apparently. The sibling duo’s “Barbie” blockbuster ballad “What Was I Made For?” won the Academy Award for best original song on Sunday night.
'Oppenheimer' crowned best picture at an Academy Awards shadowed by war

'Oppenheimer' crowned best picture at an Academy Awards shadowed by war

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Oppenheimer,” a solemn three-hour biopic that became an unlikely billion-dollar box-office sensation, was crowned best picture at a 96th Academy Awards that doubled as a coronation for Christopher Nolan.
Behind the Scenes: What you didn't see at the 2024 Oscars

Behind the Scenes: What you didn't see at the 2024 Oscars

LOS ANGELES (AP) — There is a whole other show that happens offscreen at the Oscars that the home audience doesn't see on television. Here’s what The Associated Press saw that the cameras did not capture.
America Ferrera stuns in sparkly Barbie pink, Rita Moreno waves in statement black on Oscars carpet

America Ferrera stuns in sparkly Barbie pink, Rita Moreno waves in statement black on Oscars carpet

NEW YORK (AP) — America Ferrera bid a fond awards season farewell to “Barbie” on the Oscars red carpet Sunday in a stunning, sparkly Atelier Versace gown in the film's signature pink, while Rita Moreno wore a huge smile and a statement black gown fro
Why the AP retracted the first official photo of the Princess of Wales since her abdominal surgery

Why the AP retracted the first official photo of the Princess of Wales since her abdominal surgery

LONDON (AP) — The first official photo of Kate, the Princess of Wales, since she underwent abdominal surgery nearly two months ago, was pulled from circulation by The Associated Press and several other news organizations because the image appeared to
Cillian Murphy wins his first best actor Oscar for role in ‘Oppenheimer' biopic

Cillian Murphy wins his first best actor Oscar for role in ‘Oppenheimer' biopic

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cillian Murphy called himself a “very proud Irishman” after he trotted onstage to claim his first-ever Oscar for portraying the man who created the atomic bomb in Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster biopic “Oppenheimer.
The latest from the Oscars: Memorable moments and notable quotes

The latest from the Oscars: Memorable moments and notable quotes

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Welcome to the 96th Oscars . The Associated Press is bringing you the most memorable moments and notable quotes from Sunday's Academy Awards.
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