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Attorney: R&B singer R Kelly attacked in federal detention

Attorney: R&B singer R Kelly attacked in federal detention

CHICAGO — The lawyer for R. Kelly said Thursday the R&B singer, who is awaiting trial on child pornography and other charges, was assaulted by a fellow detainee at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in Chicago.
Trump convention speech coverage highlights nation's divide

Trump convention speech coverage highlights nation's divide

NEW YORK — To listen to television pundits wrapping up the Republican convention and evaluating President Donald Trump's acceptance speech, the nation heads into the fall campaign as divided as it ever was.
Sarah Paulson and Hilary Swank among star-powered streaming lineup in September

Sarah Paulson and Hilary Swank among star-powered streaming lineup in September

While the fall weather is certain to send many of us back indoors in September, a promising lineup of streaming entertainment could make saying farewell to patio season a bit easier.
Review: In 'Tenet,' a time-bending thriller for bended times

Review: In 'Tenet,' a time-bending thriller for bended times

I went in fresh to “Tenet.” I didn’t have any real sense of the plot, yes, but it's more that it had been some five months since I was last in a movie theatre .
NBC sets November return for 'This Is Us,' 'Chicago' dramas

NBC sets November return for 'This Is Us,' 'Chicago' dramas

LOS ANGELES — An optimistic NBC said Thursday it will bring “This Is Us” and other scripted series back in November despite the TV industry's coronavirus-caused production shutdown that's only beginning to ease.

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1. “Midnight Sun” by Stephenie Meyer (Little by Brown Books for Young Readers) 2. “Untamed” by Glennon Doyle (The Dial Press) 3. “Live Free or Die” by Sean Hannity (Threshold Editions) 4. “Caste” by Isabel Wilkerson (Random House) 5.
'Black Lady Sketch Show' creator relishes Emmy nod firsts

'Black Lady Sketch Show' creator relishes Emmy nod firsts

LOS ANGELES — Robin Thede’s face lights up when she hears that the deliciously clever humour of her “A Black Lady Sketch Show” provokes a laugh-out-loud response. “That means the most.
Report: Disney guest accused of threatening guard over masks

Report: Disney guest accused of threatening guard over masks

ORLANDO, Fla. — A man hit a security guard in the head and threatened to kill him at Epcot theme park when he was asked to follow Disney World's mask rules, sheriff's officials said. Enrico Toro, 35, was arrested Aug.
Fox's Tucker Carlson takes heat for Kenosha commentary

Fox's Tucker Carlson takes heat for Kenosha commentary

NEW YORK — Fox News' Tucker Carlson, no stranger to the hot seat for his commentary, is being criticized for suggesting that no one should be surprised by the killing of two demonstrators during social unrest in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
TIFF to feature films about teenage activists Greta Thunberg and Autumn Peltier

TIFF to feature films about teenage activists Greta Thunberg and Autumn Peltier

TORONTO — The Toronto International Film Festival is filling out its lineup with two new films about teenagers leading the charge to save the environment.