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'Past Lives,' 'American Fiction' and 'The Holdovers' are big winners at Independent Spirit Awards

'Past Lives,' 'American Fiction' and 'The Holdovers' are big winners at Independent Spirit Awards

Celine Song’s quiet romance “Past Lives” won two of the biggest awards at the Film Independent Spirit Awards Sunday afternoon, including best feature and best director.
'One Love' receives more love at the box office, claiming No. 1 spot for second straight week

'One Love' receives more love at the box office, claiming No. 1 spot for second straight week

LOS ANGELES (AP) — For a second straight week, biopic “ Bob Marley: One Love ” continues to exceed expectations by claiming the No. 1 spot at the box office, overcoming two debut films and Sony's “Madame Web” that's still producing subpar numbers.
What would happen without a Leap Day? More than you might think

What would happen without a Leap Day? More than you might think

NEW YORK (AP) — Leap year. It's a delight for the calendar and math nerds among us. So how did it all begin and why? Have a look at some of the numbers, history and lore behind the (not quite) every four year phenom that adds a 29th day to February.
What killed Flaco the owl? New York zoologists testing for toxins, disease as contributing factors

What killed Flaco the owl? New York zoologists testing for toxins, disease as contributing factors

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City’s celebrity owl Flaco died from a traumatic impact, zoologists confirmed a day after he reportedly flew into a building, with further testing planned to determine if the Eurasian eagle-owl may have been sick.
'Oppenheimer,' Lily Gladstone win at 30th Screen Actors Guild Awards

'Oppenheimer,' Lily Gladstone win at 30th Screen Actors Guild Awards

“Oppenheimer” continued to steamroll through Hollywood’s awards season on Saturday, winning the top prize, for outstanding cast, along with awards for Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr., at the 30th Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Armani offers hope for a better season with winter flowers as he closes Milan Fashion Week

Armani offers hope for a better season with winter flowers as he closes Milan Fashion Week

MILAN (AP) — Giorgio Armani’s collection for the next cold weather season, previewed on the last day of Milan Fashion Week on Sunday, embraces the designer's love of nature and admiration of Asian cultures expressed in his trademark flowing and flatt
How this AP photographer captured a unique splash at the swimming worlds with an underwater camera

How this AP photographer captured a unique splash at the swimming worlds with an underwater camera

Why this photo I’m always thinking of ways to take a different photo. I’m looking for things like new angles and exposures, in sports as well as in general news.
Richonne rises in 'The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live' starring Andrew Lincoln and Danai Gurira

Richonne rises in 'The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live' starring Andrew Lincoln and Danai Gurira

PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Danai Gurira remembers a moment filming “ The Walking Dead ” which she now believes contributed to the future pairing of her character Michonne with Andrew Lincoln's Rick.
Inside the SAG Awards: A mostly celebratory mood for 1st show since historic strike

Inside the SAG Awards: A mostly celebratory mood for 1st show since historic strike

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Inside the ballroom at the 30th Screen Actors Guild Awards, “Oppenheimer” was front and center literally and figuratively, snagging the night’s top prize along with trophies for Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr.
At the Florida Man Games, big crowds cheer competitors evading police, wrestling over beer

At the Florida Man Games, big crowds cheer competitors evading police, wrestling over beer

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (AP) — They rose up by the dozens from across Florida, caricatured competitors in tank tops and cutoff shorts, for a showdown that treats evading police and wrestling over beer like Olympic sports.
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