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Lebanese singer and actress Najah Sallam dies at age 92

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanese singer and actress Najah Sallam, who surged to fame in the mid-20th century in the Middle East for her songs promoting pan-Arabism, has died, her family said Thursday. She was 92.
US guitarist Al Di Meola suffers a heart attack on stage in Romania but is now in a stable condition

US guitarist Al Di Meola suffers a heart attack on stage in Romania but is now in a stable condition

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — The award-winning U.S. guitarist Al Di Meola suffered a heart attack during a performance in Romania’s capital but is currently in a stable condition and receiving treatment, a hospital spokesperson said on Thursday.

The Turkish government withdraws from a film festival after a documentary was reinstated

ISTANBUL (AP) — The Turkish government on Thursday withdrew its support for the country’s oldest film festival after organizers reversed a decision to exclude a politically sensitive documentary.
Reconciliation and reckoning as Nisga'a totem pole returns from Scotland museum

Reconciliation and reckoning as Nisga'a totem pole returns from Scotland museum

VICTORIA — A homecoming celebration for a memorial totem pole after an absence of almost 100 years will resonate far beyond the tiny Indigenous village in northwest British Columbia where it is being returned Friday.
Michael Crummey on his approach to writing the worst of the world in 'The Adversary'

Michael Crummey on his approach to writing the worst of the world in 'The Adversary'

TORONTO — When it came time for Michael Crummey to write his latest novel, he decided he wouldn't go easy on himself — or his reader. There would be no kernel of goodness at the core of his two main characters, no redemption, no justice.
Hollywood actors to resume negotiations with studios next week, as protracted writers strike ends

Hollywood actors to resume negotiations with studios next week, as protracted writers strike ends

NEW YORK (AP) — With the Hollywood writers strike over , actors will now get a shot at cutting their own deal with studios and streaming services.
Disney World government will give employees stipend after backlash for taking away park passes

Disney World government will give employees stipend after backlash for taking away park passes

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Books on science, state secrets and religion shortlisted for Cundill History Prize

Books on science, state secrets and religion shortlisted for Cundill History Prize

NEW YORK — Eight urgent books about the past have been shortlisted for the US$75,000 Cundill History Prize.

Jonas Kaufmann battles back from infection in Claus Guth's 'Doppleganger'

NEW YORK (AP) — Finally recovered from a string of illness, tenor Jonas Kaufmann rose from one of 62 neatly ordered hospital beds at the Park Avenue Armory to perform a collection of Schubert songs in “Doppleganger.
'ET Canada' cancelled by Corus Entertainment, blames 'challenging' advertising market

'ET Canada' cancelled by Corus Entertainment, blames 'challenging' advertising market

TORONTO — The studio lights are going dark at "ET Canada." Corus Entertainment said Wednesday it is ceasing production on the long-running Canadian arts and entertainment news magazine Oct. 6 after 18 seasons.