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Norway's Kon-Tiki Museum returns artifacts to Chile's remote Easter Island

Norway's Kon-Tiki Museum returns artifacts to Chile's remote Easter Island

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Artifacts and human remains taken by a Norwegian explorer and anthropologist in the late 1940s are being returned by a museum in Oslo to Chile’s remote territory of Easter Island in the mid-Pacific , the Kon-Tiki Museum sai
2 dead in explosion at Kentucky factory that also damaged surrounding neighborhood

2 dead in explosion at Kentucky factory that also damaged surrounding neighborhood

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Two employees have died following an explosion at a Louisville, Kentucky, factory that caused a partial collapse of the building and blew out windows in nearby homes and businesses, the company said Wednesday.
2 dead in explosion at Kentucky factory that also damaged surrounding neighborhood

2 dead in explosion at Kentucky factory that also damaged surrounding neighborhood

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Two employees have died following an explosion at a Louisville, Kentucky, factory that caused a partial collapse of the building and blew out windows in nearby homes and businesses, the company said Wednesday.
South Korean actor Song Jae-lim found dead at 39

South Korean actor Song Jae-lim found dead at 39

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Song Jae-lim, a South Korean actor known for his roles in K-dramas “Moon Embracing the Sun” and “Queen Woo,” was found dead at his home in capital Seoul. He was 39.
Norway's Kon-Tiki Museum returns artifacts to Chile's remote Easter Island

Norway's Kon-Tiki Museum returns artifacts to Chile's remote Easter Island

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Artifacts and human remains taken by a Norwegian explorer and anthropologist in the late 1940s are being returned by a museum in Oslo to Chile’s remote territory of Easter Island in the mid-Pacific , the Kon-Tiki Museum sai
N.S. legal scholar's book describes 'mainstream' porn's rise, and the price women pay

N.S. legal scholar's book describes 'mainstream' porn's rise, and the price women pay

HALIFAX — When legal scholar Elaine Craig started researching pornography, she knew little about websites such as Pornhub or xHamster — and she did not anticipate that the harsh scenes she would view would at times force her to step away.
Most events geared at Swifties not officially 'Taylor's Version'

Most events geared at Swifties not officially 'Taylor's Version'

TORONTO — When fans converge on a convention centre in downtown Toronto this week, they'll be talking about Taylor Swift and listening to her music, but they won't see her name or photo in any official capacity -- instead, the event is both literally
'No yellow brick road': Atwood weighs in on U.S. election at Calgary forum

'No yellow brick road': Atwood weighs in on U.S. election at Calgary forum

CALGARY — Margaret Atwood has been called prescient — particularly when it comes to her famous 1985 dystopia "The Handmaid's Tale" and the recent rollback of reproductive rights in the United States — but the renowned Canadian author says her predict
British writer Samantha Harvey’s space-station novel 'Orbital' wins the Booker Prize for fiction

British writer Samantha Harvey’s space-station novel 'Orbital' wins the Booker Prize for fiction

LONDON (AP) — British writer Samantha Harvey won the Booker Prize for fiction on Tuesday with “Orbital,” a short, wonder-filled novel set aboard the International Space Station that ponders the beauty and fragility of Earth.
Explosion at Kentucky business injures 11 workers, shatters windows in surrounding neighborhood

Explosion at Kentucky business injures 11 workers, shatters windows in surrounding neighborhood

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — At least 11 employees were taken to hospitals after an explosion Tuesday at a Louisville, Kentucky, plant caused a partial collapse of the building and blew out windows in nearby homes and businesses.