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Prosecutors ordered not to use papers taken from Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ jail cell for now
By Larry Neumeister, The Associated Press on November 19th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – A federal judge ordered prosecutors Tuesday not to use papers taken from the jail cell of Sean “Diddy” Combs until he rules on defense claims that they are trial preparation materials protected by attorney-client privilege. Judge Arun Subramanian made his ruling at a Manhattan federal court hearing after lawyers fiercely disputed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Italy recovers Etruscan artifacts worth $8.5 million bound for black market
By The Associated Press on November 19th, 2024
ROME (AP) – Italian authorities announced Tuesday the seizure of an illegal excavation of an Etruscan burial site in the central Umbria region and are investigating two people for suspected theft of urns, sarcophagi and other artifacts worth 8 million euros ($8.5 million) intended for sale on the black market. The illegal dig was adjacent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Prosecution ends in case against 2 remaining defendants in Young Thug trial
By Charlotte Kramon And Jeff Amy, The Associated Press on November 19th, 2024
ATLANTA (AP) – After almost a year of testimony in a sweeping gang and racketeering indictment against Young Thug and an initial 27 defendants, prosecutors rested their case Tuesday in the longest trial in Georgia’s history. Both Deamonte Kendrick, also known as Yak Gotti, and Shannon Stillwell told the judge Tuesday they would not testify ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gordon Lightfoot’s ‘Sundown’ guitar sells for US$350,000 in auction
By David Friend, The Canadian Press on November 19th, 2024
TORONTO – Gordon Lightfoot’s treasured “Sundown” guitar will remain in Canadian hands after it sold for US$350,000 in an estate auction over the weekend. Heritage Auctions says the legendary folk singer-songwriter’s 1967 Gibson B45-12 Sunburst acoustic guitar, which appeared beside him on the cover of his 1974 album “Sundown,” was the top-selling item at the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Italy recovers Etruscan artifacts worth $8.5 billion bound for black market
By The Associated Press on November 19th, 2024
ROME (AP) – Italian authorities announced Tuesday the seizure of an illegal excavation of an Etruscan burial site in the central Umbria region and are investigating two people for suspected theft of urns, sarcophagi and other artifacts worth 8 million euros ($8.5 million) intended for sale on the black market. The illegal dig was adjacent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Harry Potter ride at Universal Orlando will have British Ministry of Magic as setting
By The Associated Press on November 19th, 2024
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – Harry Potter fans eagerly anticipating the third attraction based on the popular book and movie franchise at Universal Orlando Resort found out Tuesday that the fictional setting for the ride will be the British Ministry of Magic. Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry is slated to debut May 22 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Was it the Mouse King? ‘Nutcracker’ props stolen from a Michigan ballet company
By The Associated Press on November 19th, 2024
CANTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) – Did the Mouse King strike? A ballet group in suburban Detroit is scrambling after someone stole a trailer filled with props for upcoming performances of the beloved holiday classic “The Nutcracker.” The lost items include a grandfather clock and a Christmas tree that can be extended to 17 feet (5.1 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Detroit-area thief steals trailer with ‘Nutcracker’ Christmas tree and other props
By The Associated Press on November 19th, 2024
CANTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) – Did the Mouse King strike? A ballet group in suburban Detroit is scrambling after someone stole a trailer filled with props for upcoming performances of the beloved holiday classic “The Nutcracker.” The lost items include a grandfather clock and a Christmas tree that can be extended to 17 feet (5.1 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Writers’ Trust of Canada to hand out seven book prizes, cash
By Cassandra Szklarski, The Canadian Press on November 19th, 2024
TORONTO – The Writers’ Trust of Canada is set to hand out seven awards and more than $330,000 in prize money at its annual awards bash tonight. Prizes include outstanding debut book by an LGBTQ2S+ emerging writer, best non-fiction and fiction books, and career achievement awards. Poet-novelists Canisia Lubrin and Fawn Parker are among the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Tis the season for holiday albums, from Jennifer Hudson to Toby Keith and Jimmy Fallon
By Maria Sherman, The Associated Press on November 19th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – It’s not the holiday season until the house is full of festive music, from classics to covers and reimaginations across genres, for all to enjoy. In honor of the most wonderful time of the year, here are some of the best new holiday releases for the 2024 season. Vince Gill and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bill Clinton explains why philanthropy fills his post-presidential life in his new book ‘Citizen’
By Glenn Gamboa, The Associated Press on November 19th, 2024
Bill Clinton jokes that he felt lost when he first returned to private life in 2001, after his two terms as president, because people no longer played “Hail to the Chief” when he walked into a room. But what he found ““ chronicled in his new book, “Citizen: My Life After the White House,” published ... Read More »
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