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The irony of Steve Martin's life isn't lost on him

The irony of Steve Martin's life isn't lost on him

NEW YORK (AP) — Steve Martin has long marveled at the many phases of his life. There’s his youth as a Disneyland performer, surrounded by vaudeville performers and magicians. A decade as a stand-up before the sudden onset of stadium-sized popularity.
NBC has cut ties with former RNC head Ronna McDaniel after employee objections, some on the air

NBC has cut ties with former RNC head Ronna McDaniel after employee objections, some on the air

NEW YORK (AP) — NBC News cut ties Tuesday with former Republican National Committee chief Ronna McDaniel less than a week after hiring her as an on-air political contributor, a decision that followed a furious protest by some of its journalists and c
Book of kids' drawings reflect regular violence shaping their lives in a Rio de Janeiro favela

Book of kids' drawings reflect regular violence shaping their lives in a Rio de Janeiro favela

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Dozens of kids and teenagers from Rio de Janeiro's Mare neighborhood gathered for the launch of a book in which they show, with their own words and pictures, how violence in their poor, bayside community weighs on their young li
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyer says raids of the rapper's homes were 'excessive' use of military force

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyer says raids of the rapper's homes were 'excessive' use of military force

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sean “Diddy" Combs' lawyer said Tuesday that the searches of the rapper's Los Angeles and Miami properties by federal authorities in a sex trafficking investigation were “a gross use of military-level force” and that Combs is “inno
Authorities searched Diddy's properties as part of a sex trafficking probe. Here's what to know

Authorities searched Diddy's properties as part of a sex trafficking probe. Here's what to know

LOS ANGELES (AP) — In the first nine months of 2023, Sean “Diddy” Combs triumphantly performed at the MTV VMAs, released an R&B album that received a Grammy nomination and was a suitor to buy the BET network.
One month out, New Orleans Jazz Fest begins preparations for 2024 event

One month out, New Orleans Jazz Fest begins preparations for 2024 event

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Fair Grounds Race Course, which plays host to the 2024 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, begins its annual transformation in earnest Tuesday as organizers prepare to take over the field this spring for two weekends of mus
Be like Caitlin: Iowa's Caitlin Clark is inspiring a younger generation of players

Be like Caitlin: Iowa's Caitlin Clark is inspiring a younger generation of players

CHANDLER, Ariz. (AP) — Caitlin Clark makes pulling up from the midcourt logo look easy, routinely hitting shots most players would consider a heave.
Hot Docs boss says 'perfect storm' preceded staff exodus weeks from festival launch

Hot Docs boss says 'perfect storm' preceded staff exodus weeks from festival launch

TORONTO — Hot Docs' president Marie Nelson says a "perfect storm" led to Canada's largest documentary film festival's artistic director and 10 of its programmers quitting just before it was set to announce its 2024 lineup.
CRA fires 232 people for falsely claiming $2,000 monthly pandemic benefit

CRA fires 232 people for falsely claiming $2,000 monthly pandemic benefit

OTTAWA — The Canada Revenue Agency has now fired more than 200 people for falsely claiming a federal income benefit during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ontario deficit ballooning to $9.8B next year amid slow economic growth

Ontario deficit ballooning to $9.8B next year amid slow economic growth

TORONTO — Ontario is delaying its path to balance as lethargic economic growth drags the province's books further into the red, with a $9.8-billion budget deficit projected for the coming fiscal year.
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