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'The jury heard me': Canadian Cosby accuser Andrea Constand on quashed conviction

'The jury heard me': Canadian Cosby accuser Andrea Constand on quashed conviction

TORONTO — Her story has been told through lawyers, journalists and activists casting her as the woman who brought down Bill Cosby.
London Film Festival welcomes audiences back to the movies

London Film Festival welcomes audiences back to the movies

LONDON (AP) — Movies from 77 countries will screen at the 2021 London Film Festival, as Britain’s leading cinema showcase welcomes mass audiences back to movie theaters after a pandemic-disrupted year.
The direct line from ‘Taxi Driver’ to ‘The Card Counter’

The direct line from ‘Taxi Driver’ to ‘The Card Counter’

VENICE, Italy (AP) — Paul Schrader knows he has a limited number of films left, so whatever he does from here on out is going to be for himself.
Study finds cannabis use associated with higher risk of heart attack in young adults

Study finds cannabis use associated with higher risk of heart attack in young adults

A study led by Toronto researchers suggests recent cannabis use is associated with a higher risk of heart attack in younger adults, with a stronger association among frequent users.
South Korea monitoring the North over military parade signs

South Korea monitoring the North over military parade signs

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s military on Tuesday was closely watching North Korea amid signs the country was preparing to hold a new military parade to showcase its growing nuclear and missile capabilities. The South Korean and U.S.
Actor Michael K. Williams, Omar on 'The Wire,' dead at 54

Actor Michael K. Williams, Omar on 'The Wire,' dead at 54

NEW YORK (AP) — Actor Michael K. Williams, who as the rogue robber of drug dealers Omar Little on “The Wire” created one of the most beloved and enduring characters in a prime era of television, died Monday.
Vikings hope family reunion on defense sparks resurgence

Vikings hope family reunion on defense sparks resurgence

EAGAN, Minn.
Comedian Fuquan Johnson 1 of 3 dead from suspected overdose

Comedian Fuquan Johnson 1 of 3 dead from suspected overdose

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Stand-up comedian Fuquan Johnson was among three people who died of a suspected overdose at a Los Angeles party, authorities said Monday.
The Latest: More U.S. first responders are dying of COVID-19

The Latest: More U.S. first responders are dying of COVID-19

UNDATED -- The resurgence of COVID-19 this summer and the national debate over vaccine requirements have created a fraught situation for the United States' first responders, who are dying in larger numbers but pushing back against mandates.
Life is still a beach for Maine lifeguard in his 50th season

Life is still a beach for Maine lifeguard in his 50th season

SCARBOROUGH, Maine (AP) — Greg Wilfert remembers being enamored during his first teenage visit to Scarborough Beach State Park. He never lost that loving feeling. He's working his 50th consecutive season as a lifeguard on the same stretch of beach.
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