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Linda Villarosa, Deborah Cohen among Lukas prize winners

Linda Villarosa, Deborah Cohen among Lukas prize winners

NEW YORK (AP) — Linda Villarosa's “Under the Skin,” an exploration of racism's impact on the American healthcare system, and Deborah Cohen's history of a network of journalists who confronted fascism before World War II, “Last Call at the Hotel Imper
Jury convicts 3 of murder in death of rapper XXXTentacion

Jury convicts 3 of murder in death of rapper XXXTentacion

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Three men were found guilty of first-degree murder on Monday in the 2018 killing of star rapper XXXTentacion, who was shot outside a South Florida motorcycle shop while being robbed of $50,000.
Teacher shot by 6-year-old describes challenging recovery

Teacher shot by 6-year-old describes challenging recovery

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A Virginia teacher who was shot and wounded by her 6-year-old student said she has had four surgeries and is going through a challenging recovery. Speaking publicly for the first time since the Jan.
B.C. parent launches class-action lawsuit against makers of Fortnite video game

B.C. parent launches class-action lawsuit against makers of Fortnite video game

VANCOUVER — A Vancouver parent has launched a proposed class-action lawsuit against the makers of Fortnite, saying the popular video game is designed to be "as addictive as possible" for children. In the lawsuit filed in B.C.
Miami Beach struggles with spring break violence, big crowds

Miami Beach struggles with spring break violence, big crowds

MIAMI BEACH, Fla.
'Ted Lasso' visits White House, promotes mental health care

'Ted Lasso' visits White House, promotes mental health care

WASHINGTON (AP) — Fictional soccer coach Ted Lasso used a White House visit Monday to encourage people, even in politically divided Washington, to make it a point to check in often with friends, family and co-workers to "ask how they're doing, and li
Creators of Black opera 'Of The Sea' on inspiring alternatives to Eurocentric works

Creators of Black opera 'Of The Sea' on inspiring alternatives to Eurocentric works

TORONTO — A new Black Canadian opera brings to life a story of resilience, amplified by hopeful arias and performers drawing from their own experiences in facing obstacles.
Jeremy Scott leaves Moschino after 10 years at fashion house

Jeremy Scott leaves Moschino after 10 years at fashion house

MILAN (AP) — Jeremy Scott is stepping down as creative director of Italian luxury house Moschino after 10 years of wild and wacky fashion shows and his elegant dressing of numerous celebrities. The company made the announcement Monday.
Review: Stunning new novel about a family and mental illness

Review: Stunning new novel about a family and mental illness

“Commitment,” by Mona Simpson (Alfred A. Knopf) Mona Simpson’s latest novel “Commitment” is a minimalist masterpiece, exploring the large and small ways that a diagnosis of mental illness affects a family.
Mae Muller wrote a song, now represents UK at Eurovision

Mae Muller wrote a song, now represents UK at Eurovision

LONDON (AP) — Mae Muller wrote a song. Only a few days later, Eurovision came calling. “I Wrote a Song” is representing the U.K. at the Eurovision Song Contest, whose semifinals start in 50 days.
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