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Tens of thousands of ancient coins have been found off Sardinia. They may be spoils of a shipwreck

Tens of thousands of ancient coins have been found off Sardinia. They may be spoils of a shipwreck

ROME (AP) — A diver who spotted something metallic not far from Sardinia's coast has led to the discovery of tens of thousands of ancient bronze coins.
Vast digital trove of recordings by Canadian literature greats nears completion

Vast digital trove of recordings by Canadian literature greats nears completion

EDMONTON — Jason Camlot was chatting with his new boss in the English department of Montreal's Concordia University in 1999 when he spotted a dusty cardboard box of 80 reel-to-reel tapes in a corner of the department head's office. He asked about it.
Milk carton shortage hits school lunchrooms in New York, California and other states, USDA says

Milk carton shortage hits school lunchrooms in New York, California and other states, USDA says

The tiny, half-pint cartons of milk served with millions of school lunches nationwide may soon be scarce in some cafeterias, with districts across the country scrambling to find alternatives.
Director of new Godzilla film pursuing 'Japanese spirituality' of 1954 original

Director of new Godzilla film pursuing 'Japanese spirituality' of 1954 original

TOKYO (AP) — Godzilla, the nightmarish radiation spewing monster born out of nuclear weapons, has stomped through many movies, including several Hollywood remakes . Takashi Yamazaki, the director behind the latest Godzilla movie, set for U.S.
Robert De Niro's former top assistant says she found his back-scratching behavior 'creepy'

Robert De Niro's former top assistant says she found his back-scratching behavior 'creepy'

NEW YORK (AP) — Robert De Niro’s former top executive assistant said she found it “creepy” when the actor insisted she scratch his back, an example of behavior she found controlling and abusive before she quit her job in 2019, she testified Friday at
Grim yet hopeful addition to National WWII Museum addresses the conflict's world-shaping legacy

Grim yet hopeful addition to National WWII Museum addresses the conflict's world-shaping legacy

A new, permanent addition to the sprawling National WWII Museum in New Orleans is a three-story complex with displays as daunting as a simulated Nazi concentration camp bunk room, and as inspiring as a violin pieced together from scrap wood by an Ame
Matthew Perry Foundation established for late 'Friends' actor to help people with addiction

Matthew Perry Foundation established for late 'Friends' actor to help people with addiction

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Less than a week after his death, a foundation has been established in the name of Matthew Perry to help people dealing with addiction.
Christiane Amanpour to debut weekly show after years of reduced presence on domestic CNN

Christiane Amanpour to debut weekly show after years of reduced presence on domestic CNN

NEW YORK (AP) — For what it's worth, CNN's best-known international journalist, Christiane Amanpour, also found it odd that she's had little visible presence on the company's North American network for the past several years.
In the wake of Matthew Perry's death, Chinese fans mourn an old friend

In the wake of Matthew Perry's death, Chinese fans mourn an old friend

Long before “Friends” made its official debut in China, the show was a word-of-mouth phenomenon in the country.
Kendrick Lamar plans to bring major concerts to Africa through new Global Citizen initiative

Kendrick Lamar plans to bring major concerts to Africa through new Global Citizen initiative

NEW YORK (AP) — Rapper Kendrick Lamar will headline Move Afrika: A Global Citizen Experience, a new initiative to establish an international touring circuit on the continent of Africa launching with a concert in Kigali, Rwanda on Dec. 6.
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