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Gord Downie's 'Coke Machine Glow' to be re-issued with bonus record, audiobook

Gord Downie's 'Coke Machine Glow' to be re-issued with bonus record, audiobook

TORONTO — Fans of late Canadian music legend Gord Downie will get a behind-the-scenes look at his first solo project with an expanded 20th anniversary re-release of "Coke Machine Glow.
Animatronic Biden joining Hall of Presidents at Disney World

Animatronic Biden joining Hall of Presidents at Disney World

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Forget an inauguration ceremony. The true indicator of having made it as president is being added to the Hall of Presidents at Walt Disney World in Florida, an honor President Joe Biden will soon receive.
After horrific fair ride accident, Ohio beefs up inspections

After horrific fair ride accident, Ohio beefs up inspections

Four years after a carnival ride’s corroded steel arm snapped and flung a high school student to his death at the Ohio State Fair, the state is tightening its oversight of amusement rides.
Chance the Rapper to bring secret concert to the big screen

Chance the Rapper to bring secret concert to the big screen

LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Chance the Rapper filmed a secret concert four years ago, he intended to make a movie for the big screen but ended up shelving the project after not knowing how to edit all the footage.
Mexican wolf breeding program gets boost from zoo

Mexican wolf breeding program gets boost from zoo

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Five gray wolf pups born at Mexico City’s Chapultepec Zoo are giving a boost to efforts to broaden the endangered species’ genetic diversity amid continuing efforts to reintroduce the animals to the wild decades after they were red
Russia unveils new fighter, Putin hails country's air power

Russia unveils new fighter, Putin hails country's air power

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian aircraft makers on Tuesday unveiled a prototype of a new fighter jet that features stealth capabilities and other advanced characteristics.
Montreal doctors use 'heated chemotherapy' on three-year-old with sarcoma

Montreal doctors use 'heated chemotherapy' on three-year-old with sarcoma

MONTREAL — A hospital in Montreal has used "heated chemotherapy" to attack the cancer of a three-year-old boy in what is believed to be one of the first times in Canada the treatment was used on such a young patient.
Viola Davis memoir 'Finding Me' scheduled for next April

Viola Davis memoir 'Finding Me' scheduled for next April

NEW YORK (AP) — Oscar winner Viola Davis is working on a memoir that she says will be “straight, no chaser.” HarperOne will release Davis' “Finding Me” on April 19, 2022.
IndyCar inks new NBC Sports deal, 2 races to run on Peacock

IndyCar inks new NBC Sports deal, 2 races to run on Peacock

IndyCar announced an extension with NBC Sports on Tuesday that guarantees a majority of its races will be on the main network broadcast rather than cable, including a series-high 13 events on the flagship channel next season.
Chinese pop star dumped by brands over sex complaint

Chinese pop star dumped by brands over sex complaint

BEIJING (AP) — A popular Chinese-Canadian singer, Kris Wu, has lost endorsement and other deals with at least 10 brands including Porsche and Bulgari after a teen-ager accused him of having sex with her while she was drunk.
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