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Russia booted from Eurovision Song Contest over Ukraine

Russia booted from Eurovision Song Contest over Ukraine

LONDON (AP) — The European Broadcasting Union says that Russia will not be allowed an entry in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest because of the country's invasion of Ukraine .
Mick Jagger, Questlove to team for James Brown doc series

Mick Jagger, Questlove to team for James Brown doc series

NEW YORK (AP) — Mick Jagger and Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson are teaming up to produce a four-part documentary series on soul legend James Brown for the A&E Network. “James Brown: Say it Loud” is expected to premiere on the network next year.
CBC's gender-fluid series 'Sort Of' renewed for second season

CBC's gender-fluid series 'Sort Of' renewed for second season

TORONTO — CBC says it has renewed its groundbreaking series "Sort Of," about a gender-fluid Pakistani-Canadian millennial living in Toronto.
'We can't keep on slamming the brakes:' N.S. gym owner on reopening plans

'We can't keep on slamming the brakes:' N.S. gym owner on reopening plans

HALIFAX — In less than 24 months, Hannah Kovacs temporarily closed her gym Move East three times.
Pipe organ made famous on 'Hour of Power' program returns

Pipe organ made famous on 'Hour of Power' program returns

GARDEN GROVE, Calif. (AP) — There are few pipe organs in the world that have a nickname, a feminine pronoun and a Facebook fan page.
Honesty, reassurance: How to talk to kids about Ukraine

Honesty, reassurance: How to talk to kids about Ukraine

NEW YORK (AP) — The pandemic, mass shootings, natural disasters, terror attacks. There's been plenty of tragedy and anxiety for parents to sort through with their kids. Add Russia's escalating invasion of Ukraine to the list.
Sketchy details from Russia complicate invasion coverage

Sketchy details from Russia complicate invasion coverage

NEW YORK (AP) — For journalists, the confusion surrounding Russia's attack on Ukraine deepened the challenge of covering it — and made one CNN reporter's stumbling upon an airport under attack Thursday all the more remarkable.
Mastodons: Nova Scotia was home to hairy, elephant-like creatures 80,000 years ago

Mastodons: Nova Scotia was home to hairy, elephant-like creatures 80,000 years ago

HALIFAX — The remains of a massive, woolly beast that once trod on the land that would become Nova Scotia will go on display this weekend at the Museum of Natural History in Halifax.
Oscar-nominated 'MASH' actor Sally Kellerman dies at 84

Oscar-nominated 'MASH' actor Sally Kellerman dies at 84

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sally Kellerman, the Oscar and Emmy nominated actor who played Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan in director Robert Altman's 1970 film “MASH," died Thursday.
Kim Kardashian asks court to move forward on divorce with Ye

Kim Kardashian asks court to move forward on divorce with Ye

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kim Kardashian has asked a court to ignore Ye’s attempts to slow down their divorce and end their marriage as soon as possible.
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