Tag: Arts and entertainment
Fake German heiress taken into US custody, faces deportation
NEW YORK — U.S. immigration authorities said Thursday they have detained Anna Sorokin, the con artist who passed herself off as a wealthy German...
In Dubai, an art show’s return reflects city’s new normal
<p>DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — It was a scene reminiscent of pre-pandemic Dubai: Art lovers dressed in designer clothes or alternative fashion, walking around...
Former teacher convicted of recording students undressing
TAMPA, Fla. — A former Florida teacher was convicted Thursday of secretly recording 124 students and an adult teacher undressing over a period of...
Biden launches community corps to boost COVID vaccinations
<p>WASHINGTON — Seeking to overcome <a href="https://apnews.com/article/ap-norc-poll-us-half-want-vaccine-shots-4d98dbfc0a64d60d52ac84c3065dac55">vaccine hesitancy</a>, the Biden administration is unveiling a coalition of community, religious and celebrity partners to promote COVID-19...
Fans may be allowed to attend 2021 Eurovision Song Contest
<p>THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Organizers of the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest welcomed the news Thursday that up to 3,500 fans may be allowed to...
Palin confirms COVID-19 diagnosis, urges steps like masks
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says she tested positive for COVID-19 and is urging people to take steps to guard against...
PBS Kids celebrates Autism Awareness Month with new friends
<p>NEW YORK — A new child is introduced this month on the animated TV show “Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum” who is a...
Booker scores season-high 45, Suns beat Bulls 121-116
PHOENIX — Devin Booker scored a season-high 45 points, Chris Paul added 19 points and 14 assists, and the Phoenix Suns held on to...
Ex-Texas sheriff charged again in probe of Black man’s death
<p>AUSTIN, Texas — A former Texas sheriff has been charged for the second time with evidence tampering in an investigation into the death in...
Ancient coins may solve mystery of murderous 1600s pirate
WARWICK, R.I. — A handful of coins unearthed from a pick-your-own-fruit orchard in rural Rhode Island and other random corners of New England may...