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'20 Days in Mariupol' wins best documentary Oscar, a first for AP and PBS' 'Frontline'

'20 Days in Mariupol' wins best documentary Oscar, a first for AP and PBS' 'Frontline'

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mstyslav Chernov’s “20 Days in Mariupol,” a harrowing first-person account of the early days of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, won the best documentary Oscar on Sunday night.
Colman Domingo, Da'Vine Joy Randolph and Lily Gladstone were among the awards season's fashion MVPs

Colman Domingo, Da'Vine Joy Randolph and Lily Gladstone were among the awards season's fashion MVPs

NEW YORK (AP) — This year’s red carpet season failed to disappoint, fashion-wise, with plenty of drama, personal style and new takes on Old Hollywood.
Fight between Disney and DeSantis appointees over district control gets a July court hearing

Fight between Disney and DeSantis appointees over district control gets a July court hearing

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The court fight between Disney and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' appointees over control of Walt Disney World's government won't be decided until at least this summer, provided the two sides don't reach a settlement beforehand.
Denmark's recently abdicated Queen Margrethe designs the costumes and set for a ballet

Denmark's recently abdicated Queen Margrethe designs the costumes and set for a ballet

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Danish Queen Margrethe, who surprised her country by abdicating earlier this year , is back as a ballet costume designer for Denmark’s famed Tivoli amusement park, which celebrates its 150th anniversary this year, the garde
Celebrity birthdays for the week of March 17-23

Celebrity birthdays for the week of March 17-23

Celebrity birthdays for the week of March 17-23: March 17: Singer-songwriter John Sebastian of the Lovin’ Spoonful is 80. Percussionist Harold Brown of War is 78. Actor Patrick Duffy is 75. Actor Kurt Russell is 73.
James Patterson looks back through history in new 'Time Travel Twins' series

James Patterson looks back through history in new 'Time Travel Twins' series

NEW YORK (AP) — James Patterson never seems to run out of ideas. The ultraprolific author is launching a new middle grade series, “The Time Travel Twins,” about a boy and girl who witness key moments in U.S.
Kimberly Palmer: Worried about money? Ways to keep your kids from feeling your stress

Kimberly Palmer: Worried about money? Ways to keep your kids from feeling your stress

When it comes to parents and children, money stress can be contagious. That’s what Amy Weimer, director of the School of Family and Consumer Sciences at Texas State University, found when she and a colleague studied 60 children last year.
The Vatican unveils its project for the Venice Biennale of Art: inside a women's prison

The Vatican unveils its project for the Venice Biennale of Art: inside a women's prison

VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican on Monday unveiled its groundbreaking project for the upcoming Venice Biennale of Art: A multimedia installation located inside Venice’s women’s prison, created with the active participation of inmates and artists and
'Absolutely incredible': Nova Scotia's Ben Proudfoot wins Oscar for short documentary

'Absolutely incredible': Nova Scotia's Ben Proudfoot wins Oscar for short documentary

Halifax-born filmmaker Ben Proudfoot says it's "hard to believe" he's now a two-time Oscar winner.
Crispy fried pasta pairs a savory crunch with chickpeas

Crispy fried pasta pairs a savory crunch with chickpeas

Italians know well that the texture of pasta matters greatly. Hence, the emphasis on cooking it until just barely al dente, or until tender, but with a pleasant chew. But that’s not where the lesson stops.
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