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Laurent de Brunhoff, ‘Babar’ heir and author, dies at age 98

Laurent de Brunhoff, ‘Babar’ heir and author, dies at age 98

NEW YORK (AP) — "Babar" author Laurent de Brunhoff, who revived his father's popular picture book series about an elephant-king and presided over its rise to a global, multimedia franchise, has died. He was 98.
Joni Mitchell's music back on Spotify two years after joining Neil Young in boycott

Joni Mitchell's music back on Spotify two years after joining Neil Young in boycott

Joni Mitchell's music is back on Spotify more than two years after the songwriter pulled it off the platform in protest of other content available on the popular streaming service.
The double cancer blow to Kate and King Charles leaves Britain's royal family depleted and strained

The double cancer blow to Kate and King Charles leaves Britain's royal family depleted and strained

LONDON (AP) — The Princess of Wales’ disclosure that she has cancer and will take time off to recover leaves the ranks of working royals depleted and strains a monarchy that King Charles III has sought to slim down.
2 crew members die during 'incident' on Holland America cruise ship

2 crew members die during 'incident' on Holland America cruise ship

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Two crew members on a Holland America cruise ship died during an “incident” in the ship's engineering space, the cruise line said.
Thunderstorms delay flights at Miami airport, suspend music festival and disrupt tennis tournament

Thunderstorms delay flights at Miami airport, suspend music festival and disrupt tennis tournament

MIAMI (AP) — Severe thunderstorms in South Florida delayed departures at the Miami International Airport during the busy spring break season, suspended a popular electronic music festival and disrupted matches at a high-profile tennis tournament.
Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden announce birth of 'awesome' baby boy, Cardinal, in Instagram post

Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden announce birth of 'awesome' baby boy, Cardinal, in Instagram post

Actress Cameron Diaz and her musician husband, Benji Madden, say they are “blessed and grateful” to have welcomed a baby boy — Cardinal Madden — to their family.
With all the recent headlines about panels and tires falling off planes, is flying safe?

With all the recent headlines about panels and tires falling off planes, is flying safe?

DALLAS (AP) — It has been 15 years since the last fatal crash of a U.S. airliner, but you would never know that by reading about a torrent of flight problems in the last three months.
AI chatbots are here to help with your mental health, despite limited evidence they work

AI chatbots are here to help with your mental health, despite limited evidence they work

WASHINGTON (AP) — Download the mental health chatbot Earkick and you’re greeted by a bandana-wearing panda who could easily fit into a kids' cartoon.
Borrow a bee colony? West Vancouver library loans out pollinators

Borrow a bee colony? West Vancouver library loans out pollinators

VANCOUVER — Patrons at the West Vancouver Memorial Library are abuzz over a loan program of mason bees that come with their own "bungalow.
As speculation about the next Bond grows, here's how some actors have responded to casting rumors

As speculation about the next Bond grows, here's how some actors have responded to casting rumors

LONDON (AP) — Aaron Taylor-Johnson is the latest actor reportedly offered a license to kill and succeed Daniel Craig as the new James Bond.
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