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Judge orders mental health evaluation for the woman accused of attempting to murder Rihanna

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge on Tuesday paused the prosecution of a woman charged with the attempted murder of Rihanna and more than a dozen other felonies and sent the case to a mental health court that...

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Taiwan's Yáng Shuāng-zǐ wins the International Booker Prize for a multilayered historical romance

LONDON (AP) — Taiwanese author Yáng Shuāng-zǐ and translator Lin King won the International Booker Prize on Tuesday for “Taiwan Travelogue,” a historical romance set in Japan-occupied Taiwan in...

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Ryusuke Hamaguchi makes gentle, quiet, long films. And he might win the Palme d'Or

CANNES, France (AP) — The Cannes Film Festival is not a place that’s conducive to taking your time. Festivalgoers rush frantically between screenings. The protocol department enforces precisely timed...

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US-Audiobooks-Top-10

Audible best-sellers for the week ending May 15: Nonfiction 1. Suicidal Empathy by Gad Saad, narrated by the author (Broadside Books) 2. Strangers by Belle Burden,...

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Susin Nielsen, Meredith Hambrock and Mark Waddell shortlisted for Leacock Medal

Susin Nielsen is one of three authors shortlisted for the Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for Humour. The Governor General's Literary Award-winner made the list for her novel "Snap," about three people...

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David Suzuki celebrates 90th birthday with benefit concert featuring Sarah McLachlan, Jane Fonda

David Suzuki is celebrating his 90th birthday with a star-studded Vancouver benefit concert that will be livestreamed across Canada. Taking place Friday, the lineup includes Canadian musicians such as...

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US-Apple-Books-Top-10

Top Paid Books (US Bestseller List) 1. The Fourth Option by Jack Carr (Atria/Emily Bestler Books) 2. The Deal by Elle Kennedy (Elle Kennedy Inc.) 3. The Score...

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Apple TV app - Top Movies

Top Movie Purchases and Rentals (US) 1. Project Hail Mary 2. The Drama 3. Hoppers 4. Avatar: Fire and Ash 5. Ready or Not 2: Here...

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Apple Podcasts – Top New Shows

Top New Shows (US) 1. What to Carry, What to Burn, Blair Braverman 2. Brand Safe, Tana Mongeau 3. Hang Out with Sean Hannity, Fox News Media 4. Bill...

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Leon Thomas to receive ASCAP Vanguard Award for shaping the future of R&B

LOS ANGELES (AP) — From Broadway stages to Grammy winner, Leon Thomas is adding another milestone to his rising career. The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers announced...

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