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2026 Oscars broadcast will include all 24 awards, including new casting prize

By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025

The Oscars are making room for one more award on their live broadcast in 2026. The new prize for achievement in casting will be part of the 98th Academy Awards in March, the academy told The Associated Press on Wednesday. That brings the total award count to 24 for the Oscars broadcast on March 15, ... Read More »

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All eyes in publishing are turned to the 76th annual National Book Awards

By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — The 76th National Book Awards will unveil this year’s winners Wednesday night, with novels by Megha Majumdar and Karen Russell, and a memoir by Yiyun Li among the finalists in one of the most high-profile literary events. Hundreds of writers, publishers, editors and other industry professionals are expected to gather at ... Read More »

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Texas man indicted on murder charge in shooting of ‘King of the Hill’ voice actor Jonathan Joss

By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025

HOUSTON (AP) — A grand jury in Texas has indicted the man accused of killing “King of the Hill” voice actor Jonathan Joss on a murder charge. But it is unclear whether Joss’ killing will be considered a hate crime. Police in San Antonio did not immediately return an email seeking comment Wednesday on whether ... Read More »

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Brendan Fraser’s new horizons include ‘Rental Family’ and rental hedgehogs

By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025

BEDFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Brendan Fraser is staring at a cooling fireplace. “I have an urge to poke this fire so bad,” Fraser says with a grin. The 56-year-old actor is midway through breakfast at a boutique Westchester inn not far from his home. He arrived, as Fraser usually does, with wide-eyed excitement, cheerfully greeting ... Read More »

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Megha Majumdar, Karen Russell, Yiyun Li among finalists for 76th National Book Awards

By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Novels by Megha Majumdar and Karen Russell as well as a memoir by Yiyun Li are among the finalists Wednesday night for the 76th annual National Book Awards. Hundreds of writers, publishers, editors and other industry professionals are expected to gather at Cipriani Wall Street in Manhattan for a dinner ceremony ... Read More »

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Movie Review: Joel Edgerton delivers a profound, understated performance in ‘Train Dreams’

By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025

There is nothing particularly grand about Robert Grainier’s existence in the world. The main character of “Train Dreams” is not a great thinker, artist or athlete. He doesn’t know who his parents are, or even exactly how old he is. He’s not particularly chatty, or passionate. Robert Grainier is a man, portrayed by a bearded, ... Read More »

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For Brandon Lake, crossing over means more opportunities to spread a Christian message

By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Fifteen miles south of Sin City, Brandon Lake is seated backstage at a packed arena in Henderson, Nevada. In a matter of hours, he will perform an energetic, “family-friendly” show, as he tells The Associated Press, for thousands of people. He’s on the road with his latest album, 2025’s “King of ... Read More »

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Lidia Bastianich’s recipe for Pumpkin Ravioli, a fall dish using butternut squash

By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025

Lidia Bastianich notes that the traditional filling of pumpkin ravioli is simple. Instead of the traditional roasted Mantova squash, she uses butternut here and says it’s a good substitute. She also uses crushed amaretti cookies, breadcrumbs, eggs, and grated Grana Padano or Parmigiano Reggiano, so the filling is not too sweet. In the northern Italian ... Read More »

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Chef Lidia Bastianich hits the road in search of community in a divided country

By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Lidia Bastianich grew up in a small town in Italy where neighbors were like extended family. If kids came home from school and mom was out, they went to the neighbors for a snack. If someone had a problem with a sibling, they went next door. The Emmy Award-winning TV host, ... Read More »

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Louvre to set up new cameras and anti-intrusion systems after stunning crown jewels heist

By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025

PARIS (AP) — The head of the Louvre Museum said Wednesday that new surveillance cameras and anti-intrusion systems will soon be installed at the Paris landmark after last month’s stunning crown jewels heist. The cameras — some 100 of them — will be up and running by the end of next year while anti-intrusion systems ... Read More »

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