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London home Freddie Mercury bought in 1980 is for sale, minus his 'exquisite clutter'

London home Freddie Mercury bought in 1980 is for sale, minus his 'exquisite clutter'

LONDON (AP) — Freddie Mercury ’s sanctuary in London, where he lived the last decade of his life, is on sale for the first time in nearly half a century — minus his “exquisite clutter.
Book Review: 'Newshawks in Berlin' illustrates tough choices news organizations face in wartime

Book Review: 'Newshawks in Berlin' illustrates tough choices news organizations face in wartime

Journalism is often referred to as the first draft of history, especially when covering war and international conflicts.
A new Banksy mural sprouts beside a cropped tree in London. Many see an environmental message

A new Banksy mural sprouts beside a cropped tree in London. Many see an environmental message

LONDON (AP) — A new Banksy mural drew crowds to a London street on Monday, even before the elusive graffiti artist confirmed that the work was his.
Movie armorer challenges conviction in fatal shooting of cinematographer by Alec Baldwin

Movie armorer challenges conviction in fatal shooting of cinematographer by Alec Baldwin

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A movie set armorer is challenging her conviction on an involuntary manslaughter charge in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer by Alec Baldwin on the set of the Western film “Rust,” court records released Monday show.
Singer R. Kelly seeks appeals court relief from 30-year prison term

Singer R. Kelly seeks appeals court relief from 30-year prison term

NEW YORK (AP) — R.
30 years after firing, a soprano returns to the Met Opera for a recital

30 years after firing, a soprano returns to the Met Opera for a recital

NEW YORK (AP) — Soprano Kathleen Battle is returning to the Metropolitan Opera for a recital three decades after the company fired her and publicly accused her of “unprofessional actions" following a verbal confrontation.
Ryan Gosling's stellar 'I'm Just Ken' Oscars performance inspires huge jump in streams

Ryan Gosling's stellar 'I'm Just Ken' Oscars performance inspires huge jump in streams

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Can you feel the Kenergy? Ryan Gosling's Oscars performance of the “Barbie” power ballad “I'm Just Ken” stole the show earlier this month.
James Burton, John Anderson and Toby Keith join the Country Music Hall of Fame

James Burton, John Anderson and Toby Keith join the Country Music Hall of Fame

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — James Burton, John Anderson and Toby Keith on Monday became the newest members to join the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Too much Atlantic in Atlantic City: Beach erosion has casinos desperately seeking sand by summer

Too much Atlantic in Atlantic City: Beach erosion has casinos desperately seeking sand by summer

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.
Descendant of judge who wrote infamous Dred Scott decision pens a play about where we are now

Descendant of judge who wrote infamous Dred Scott decision pens a play about where we are now

NEW YORK (AP) — Writer and actor Kate Taney Billingsley has been thinking a lot about America's racial history and her family's part in it. One of her ancestors had an outsized role.