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Bradford Woman Pleads Guilty to Meth & Cocaine Deliveries
A Bradford woman pled guilty to several drug delivery felonies in McKean County Court Thursday. Katlyn Buterbaugh pled guilty to two different felony counts of Delivery of methamphetamine and felony D...
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Olean Man Arrested on Warrant After Bicycle Chase Thursday
An Olean man was arrested on a warrant after attempting to flee police on a bicycle on Laurens St Thursday night. Deputies of the Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office arrested 27-year-old Derik N. Nels...
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Bradford Man Pleads Guilty to Aggravated Animal Cruelty
A Bradford man pled guilty to the cruelty death of a dog in McKean County Court Thursday. 57-year-old George K. Jones pleaded guilty to aggravated cruelty for death of one dog and 2 counts of neglect ...
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Limestone Man Has Furlough Denied; Will Go to Trial for Bradford Trespass
A Limestone man had his furlough to his criminal trespass case denied in McKean County Court Thursday. 46-year-old Lloyd Baribeau was charged with allegedly breaking into a vacant Bradford apartment t...
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Bradford Woman's Bail Modification Denied Thursday
A Bradford woman had the bail modification request in her drug case denied in McKean County Court Thursday. Kortney Bundy is charged with drug manufacturing. Bundy's plea day was continued by her atto...
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Dismembered Corpse Found in Andover in 1970 Identified as Potter County Man
A headless and handless body found in Andover back in 1970 has officially been identified as a Potter County man. The dismembered male body found on Davis Hill Road on March 20, 1970, has now been ide...
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Allegany Woman Arrested on Warrant in Buffalo
An Allegany woman was arrested on a warrant in Buffalo. Deputies of the Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office arrested 44-year-old Beth A. Gardner on an arrest warrant issued by Cattaraugus County. Gard...
Mar 12, 2026

Portville Woman Arrested on Weapon Felony Wednesday
A Portville woman was arrested on a felony after a domestic incident Wednesday afternoon. New York State Police charged 28-year-old Kayla Marie Causer with felony assault with a weapon and criminal po...
Mar 12, 2026
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State Department slashes fee to renounce US citizenship by 80% to $450
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The State Department has slashed by about 80% the fee for Americans to formally renounce their U.S. citizenship
EPA moves to weaken pollution limits on chemical used to sterilize medical equipment
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The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed weakening air pollution limits for a chemical used to sterilize medical equipment
Alabama judge dismisses lawsuit over a 2023 Taser death
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A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the family of a man who died after Mobile police shocked him multiple times with a Taser in 2023
Jury finds ex-NY trooper guilty of manslaughter in 2020 chase that killed 11-year-old
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A former New York state trooper accused of ramming his vehicle into an SUV during a high-speed chase leading to the death of an 11-year-old girl has been convicted of manslaughter at his second trial
2 Ohio pastors emerge as faithful allies for Haitian migrants during Trump's crackdown
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One grew up in rural Haiti amid the poverty and violence
Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of airstrikes on homes in Kabul and Kandahar as fighting enters third week
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Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of airstrikes on homes in Kabul and Kandahar as fighting enters third week
Low and slow meets forever: US postage stamps honor lowrider car culture
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The U.S. Postal Service is unveiling a new series of stamps Friday that feature five special cars
Investigators work to determine exact reason for attack at Michigan synagogue
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Investigators are working to understand the exact reason a man with a rifle crashed into a Michigan synagogue in what federal officials say was an attack carried out by a naturalized citizen born in Lebanon
Utah judge in Charlie Kirk killing case weighs media access
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The man accused of killing Charlie Kirk on a Utah college campus will return to court as a state judge weighs whether certain documents and proceedings should be open to the public
Democratic senators file war powers resolution to check Trump on Cuba
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Senate Democrats have filed legislation that would prevent the U.S. from attacking Cuba without congressional approval
Old Dominion shooter convicted of Islamic State ties released from prison just 2 years before attack
15 hours ago
Court documents show the man opened fire in a classroom at Old Dominion University had previously been convicted of aiding a terrorist organization
What to know about Reform Judaism after an attack on one of its largest US synagogues
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The Michigan synagogue that was attacked is one of the largest reform congregations in the U.S. Temple Israel was founded in 1941 in the city of Detroit and relocated to West Bloomfield in the 1980s
ROTC students at Old Dominion University subdued and killed the shooter who killed 1 person, wounded 2, FBI says
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ROTC students at Old Dominion University subdued and killed the shooter who killed 1 person, wounded 2, FBI says
Under pressure from Trump, Republicans plan long talkathon on voting bill
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Senate Republicans plan to launch a full debate next week on legislation to impose strict new proof-of-citizenship requirements
Army sergeant wants to plead guilty in Georgia base shootings that injured 5
Mar 12, 2026
Officials say an Army sergeant accused of shooting five people at a Georgia base last summer is seeking to plead guilty to attempted murder and other charges in a military court
Missouri judge rejects a challenge to new US House districts backed by Trump
Mar 12, 2026
A Missouri court has rejected a legal challenge to new U.S. House districts backed by President Donald Trump
An iconic Oregon waterfall was put up for sale. Lawmakers approved money to buy it
Mar 12, 2026
The state of Oregon may soon have some new public property: A spectacular waterfall, beloved by generations, that was recently put up for sale on Redfin
Senate passes bipartisan housing bill to improve access and affordability
Mar 12, 2026
In a rare bipartisan effort for a deeply divided Congress, the Senate has passed a broad bill to make U.S. housing more accessible and affordable
Winter heat wave will send temperatures into the 90s across Southern California
Mar 12, 2026
With spring still a week away, Southern California is seeing a burst of summerlike heat, and forecasters warn that it raises the risk of heat illness
California governor says no imminent threat despite warning about possible Iran drone attack
Mar 12, 2026
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says there's no imminent threat to the state from Iran
Hockey player who lost family in Rhode Island shooting scores winning goal in double overtime
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Nearly a month after losing three family members in a Rhode Island ice rink shooting, Colin Dorgan scored a game-winning goal in double overtime that helped advance the Blackstone Valley Co-op out of the semifinals
Slavery exhibit changing at African American history museum as a loan agreement ends
Mar 12, 2026
The National Museum of African American History and Culture is removing a rare slave ship timber from its “Slavery and Freedom” exhibit and sending it back to South Africa
Iran's supreme leader says closure of Strait of Hormuz should be used as leverage
Mar 12, 2026
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei says that the leverage of closing the Strait of Hormuz should be used and that Iran's attacks on Gulf Arab neighbors will continue
Winning numbers drawn in Wednesday’s Powerball
Mar 12, 2026
The winning numbers in Wednesday evening’s drawing of the "Powerball" game were: 03-06-55-58-63, Powerball: 12
Damage to historical sites in Iran raises alarm about war's impact on protected places
Mar 12, 2026
U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran have damaged at least four cultural and historical sites across Iran
World News
Drone strikes and clashes in eastern Congo threaten region's peace efforts
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Congo’s government and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels are accusing each other of violating terms of a ceasefire deal aimed at ending decades-long fighting and bringing a permanent peace in the conflict-battered region
Moscow businesses struggle as Russia restricts cellphone internet services
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Cellphone internet disruptions have gripped the Russian capital for more than a week, derailing the daily routine for millions of residents and inflicting massive losses to businesses
Ethiopia declares 3 days of mourning after landslides in the south kill 80 people
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Ethiopia has declared three days of mourning as the death toll following landslides climbs to 80
Brazil’s ex-President Bolsonaro is in intensive care with pneumonia, hospital says
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Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro is in intensive care with pneumonia
France returns a sacred drum looted during the colonial era to Ivory Coast
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France has returned a looted sacred talking drum to Ivory Coast, marking the first official restitution of precious artifacts from France to the west African nation after they were looted during the colonial era
German museum celebrates famed Japanese artist Kusama in vast new exhibit
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The renowned Museum Ludwig in Germany is celebrating its 50th anniversary by opening a nearly five-month exhibit with more than 300 works of the famed Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama
Zelenskyy says US 30-day waiver on Russian oil sanctions is 'not the right decision'
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the U.S. 30-day waiver on Russian oil sanctions amid the Iran war is “not the right decision” and won’t help bring a stop to Russia’s more than 4-year-old invasion of Ukraine
Sweden investigates tanker accused of using a false flag in the Baltic Sea
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Swedish authorities are investigating a tanker that was allegedly sailing under a false flag in the Baltic Sea
Cuban president says talks were recently held with the US to resolve differences
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Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel says his government has held recent talks with the U.S., marking the first time the Caribbean country confirms such speculations
Poland's Tusk vows to secure 44B euros in EU defense loans despite president's veto
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Poland’s government is scrambling to keep access to major EU defense loans after the president blocked the law allowing the country to access the funds
All but 2 of Austria's 96 glaciers have retreated over last 2 years
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Alpine monitors are reporting that all but two of Austria’s 96 glaciers have retreated over the last two years and say such a “dramatic development” highlights the impact of climate change
Police probe suspected arson after a fire broke out at a Rotterdam synagogue
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Police in Rotterdam are treating a fire at the entrance of a synagogue as arson, and the blaze ended quickly
Myanmar's military boosts air power as it recaptures a key town
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Myanmar’s military has commissioned new combat aircraft, state media reports
South African soldiers dismantle illegal mining operations near Johannesburg as miners flee
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South African soldiers deployed in the country’s high-crime areas have dismantled illegal mining operations Johannesburg
Australian jury convicts Sydney consultant over deals with suspected Chinese spies
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A Sydney business consultant has been convicted of breaking Australia’s foreign interference laws by providing reports to two people he should have suspected were Chinese spies
Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of targeting homes in airstrikes that kill at least 4 civilians
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Afghanistan’s Taliban government has accused Pakistan’s military of targeting homes in airstrikes in Kabul and Kandahar province
Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of airstrikes on homes in Kabul and Kandahar as fighting enters third week
15 hours ago
Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of airstrikes on homes in Kabul and Kandahar as fighting enters third week
Chile's new president and other top photos from Latin America and the Caribbean
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March 6 - 12, 2026 José Antonio Kast was sworn in as Chile's president. Members of a local self-defense group stood guard in Mexico's Guerrero state in response to cartel violence. The World Baseball Classic was in full swing with...
A 5.5 quake jolts central Turkey, sending residents into the cold streets
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A 5.5 earthquake has hit central Turkey and sent frightened residents into the streets, but Turkey's disaster response agency says no damage has been reported
Cuba will release 51 people from prison in an unexpected move
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Cuba’s government says it will release 51 people from prisons in an unexpected move
Cuba says it will release 51 people from the island’s jails in an unexpected move
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Cuba says it will release 51 people from the island’s jails in an unexpected move
Vehicle sought in US consulate shooting investigation found, Toronto police say
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The suspect vehicle in the shooting at the United States consulate in Toronto this week has been found and police say it was stolen
Carney announces billions for defense and infrastructure in Canada's North
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says he will spend billions on forward operating locations in the North to assert sovereignty over the increasingly contested region
Venezuela and Colombia abruptly cancel planned presidents’ meeting, citing 'force majeure'
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Venezuela and Colombia cancel a high-profile presidential border meeting, even as both sides say they still want closer ties
Guatemala’s new Constitutional Court faces a tough test to win back public trust
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Guatemala’s newly selected Constitutional Court needs to rebuild public trust after years of rulings that critics say protect powerful interests
Technology
Snow geese take off for the Arctic in mesmerizing sunrise display
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Thousands of snow geese touch down at a Pennsylvania reservoir each spring, turning sunrise into a loud, swirling liftoff that draws big crowds
Cambodia drafts its first law targeting online scam centers
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Cambodia has drafted its first law to crack down on online scam centers that fuel fraud and forced labor
A 5.5 quake jolts central Turkey, sending residents into the cold streets
17 hours ago
A 5.5 earthquake has hit central Turkey and sent frightened residents into the streets, but Turkey's disaster response agency says no damage has been reported
Trump administration sues California over the state's nation-leading vehicle-emission rules
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The Trump administration is suing California over the state's nation-leading vehicle emission standards
Live Nation employee mocks customers as 'so stupid' in internal messages released in court case
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Newly revealed incendiary messages in which a Live Nation employee mocks customers as “so stupid” and says the company is “robbing them blind, baby” are gaining public attention during an ongoing antitrust trial
NASA clears Artemis moon rocket for April launch with 4 astronauts following repairs
Mar 12, 2026
NASA has cleared its moon rocket for an April launch with four astronauts after completing the latest round of repairs
Iran-linked hackers take aim at US and other targets, raising risk of cyberattacks during war
Mar 12, 2026
Pro-Iranian hackers are targeting sites in the Middle East and starting to stretch into the United States during the war
Lawyers in landmark social media addiction trial make final appeals to the jury
Mar 12, 2026
After about a month of hearing from addiction experts, therapists, platform engineers and executives, including Mark Zuckerberg, a jury will listen to closing arguments before heading to the deliberation room to decide whether social media companies sh...
Google overhauls its Maps app, adding in more AI features to help people get around
Mar 12, 2026
Google Maps will depend more heavily on artificial intelligence to help people figure out where they want to go and the best way to get there as part of a major redesign unveiled Thursday
In rural America, a teacher pipeline from abroad starts to dry up
Mar 12, 2026
Rural school districts say the Trump administration’s visa changes are jeopardizing a key source of teachers
Old NASA science satellite plunges back to Earth
Mar 11, 2026
An old NASA science satellite is no more
One Tech Tip: How do you use an f-stop?
Mar 12, 2026
Film photography is making a comeback, and but analog cameras are not as easy to use as digital ones
A service dog named Alfred sparked a Lyft settlement in Minnesota with nationwide reach
Mar 12, 2026
Lyft has agreed to protect the rights of blind and disabled riders to travel with service animals under a Minnesota settlement that applies nationwide
Civil rights lawyer will lead eBay founder's philanthropy for more inclusive AI
Mar 11, 2026
There’s a new leader at billionaire eBay founder Pierre Omidyar’s philanthropic firm
US medical equipment company Stryker says cyberattack disrupted its global networks
Mar 11, 2026
Stryker, a U.S. medical equipment company, says a cyberattack has disrupted its global networks
King penguins are benefiting from a warming world. But that could change
Mar 11, 2026
King penguins are adapting to climate change in a way that seems to help them breed successfully, which is unusual
Cambodia aims to shut down all online scam centers there by the end of April
Mar 12, 2026
Cambodia says it is close to shutting down all online scam centers operating in the Southeast Asian country
Microsoft backs Anthropic, urging judge to halt Pentagon's actions against AI company
Mar 11, 2026
Microsoft is throwing its weight behind Anthropic in asking a federal court to block the Trump administration’s designation of the artificial intelligence company as a supply chain risk
Virginia has a data center boon. Officials debate whether it's time to scrap its tax breaks
Mar 11, 2026
Virginia senators are pushing to curtail a 5.3% tax break for data centers
Tracing the US military's learning curve on fighting Iran's drones: What to know
Mar 11, 2026
The Iran war is testing America's ability to combat swarms of cheap drones that have become a staple of the modern battlefield after Ukraine and Russia demonstrated how effective they can be
Japan marks 15 years since tsunami disaster as Takaichi pushes more nuclear energy use
Mar 11, 2026
Japan is marking the 15th anniversary of the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster on its northeastern coast as the government pushes for atomic energy use
Towering lava fountains of Hawaii's Kilauea volcano trigger park and highway closures
Mar 11, 2026
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano is shooting lava fountains up to 1,000 feet, and falling ash and volcanic fragments are forcing temporary closures on the Big Island
Meta to acquire Moltbook, the social network for AI agents
Mar 10, 2026
Meta is acquiring Moltbook, a social network where AI agents post and chat with each other
FDA finds little evidence that a generic drug can help people with autism
Mar 10, 2026
The FDA is approving a generic drug for a very rare genetic disorder, but not for autism
15 years after Fukushima meltdown, an innkeeper makes radiation surveys to revitalize her hometown
Mar 10, 2026
Tomoko Kobayashi reopened her inn in northeastern Fukushima to bring a sense of normal life back to her deserted hometown five years after the nuclear disaster
Entertainment
Two long-lost 'Doctor Who' episodes have been found. Fans will be able to watch them
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A film charity has uncovered two episodes of sci-fi series “Doctor Who” that were long believed lost
Wrexham celebrity owners on commentary duty to mark five years since takeover
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Wrexham’s celebrity owners are swapping the boardroom for the commentary booth to mark five years since their game-changing takeover of the Welsh soccer club
Morrissey calls off concert in Spain after local festivities deprived him of sleep
Mar 12, 2026
British rock star Morrissey won’t perform a concert in Valencia after festivities in the Spanish city kept him from getting a proper night’s rest
Is Atlanta still the ‘Hollywood of the South’? A film boomtown faces a test
Mar 12, 2026
Georgia’s film industry is struggling
Q&A: Shakira says she feels like she's just getting started. A Rock Hall nomination begs to differ
Mar 11, 2026
Shakira says her new world tour is turning lifelong dreams into reality as she sets attendance records and earns major recognition
Movie Review: 'Reminders of Him' is a sad-happy Colleen Hoover adaptation, mixing grief and romance
Mar 11, 2026
“Reminders of Him” follows Kenna Rowan as she tries to rebuild her life after prison and reconnect with her young daughter
Oscars preview: Producers tease ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ and ‘Sinners’ celebrations
Mar 11, 2026
The Oscars producers are turning this year’s nominated songs into big showpieces that celebrate the films behind them
Photo highlights from Paris Fashion Week
Mar 11, 2026
This is a photo gallery, curated by AP photo editors, features highlights from Paris Fashion Week.
Court hearing for Cher's son on charges he broke into a New Hampshire home canceled
Mar 11, 2026
A court hearing for Cher's son over charges he broke into a New Hampshire home this month has been canceled
Dudamel says Chalamet shows ignorance in claiming 'no one cares' about opera and ballet
Mar 11, 2026
Gustavo Dudamel is pushing back after Timothée Chalamet said “no one cares” about opera and ballet
District attorney says Rihanna, A$AP Rocky and their 3 children were all home when woman fired shots at her LA house
Mar 11, 2026
District attorney says Rihanna, A$AP Rocky and their 3 children were all home when woman fired shots at her LA house
Woman accused of firing gunshots at Rihanna's home charged with attempted murder
Mar 10, 2026
Florida woman accused of firing gunshots at Rihanna's Los Angeles home has been charged with attempted murder
Woman faces first court appearance after shots were fired at Rihanna's house
Mar 10, 2026
A Florida woman is expected to appear in court after police say she fired shots at Rihanna’s Los Angeles home while people were inside
Italy buys Caravaggio painting for about $35 million, one of its largest payouts for a single work
Mar 11, 2026
Italy's Culture Ministry says the government has bought a rare portrait by baroque painter Caravaggio for 30 million euros, one of the largest investments ever for a single artwork
Gustavo Dudamel's tenure as New York Philharmonic music director opens at Radio City Music Hall
Mar 10, 2026
Gustavo Dudamel starts a new era as music director of the New York Philharmonic in September, and he wants it to feel bold and modern
'Dancing with the Stars' pro Mark Ballas leaps back to Broadway in 'Chicago'
Mar 10, 2026
Mark Ballas returns to Broadway in “Chicago,” and he reunites with former “Dancing with the Stars” partner Whitney Leavitt
After training in deep snow and bitter cold, ex-reality show star seeks to win the Iditarod again
Mar 10, 2026
The winner of last year's Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in Alaska says he's feeling intense pressure to repeat as champion
Margot Robbie, Oprah watch Blazy transform Chanel with color and craft
Mar 10, 2026
Chanel’s Matthieu Blazy is still building
Tommy DeCarlo, longtime singer of Boston, dies at 60
Mar 09, 2026
Tommy DeCarlo, who sang with the band Boston for nearly 20 years after posting a Myspace tribute to the band’s original singer, has died at 60
A sweeping biography of Robert McNamara wins $50,000 book prize
Mar 09, 2026
A deep and wide-ranging biography of former Defense Secretary Robert McNamara has won a $50,000 prize
Simon & Schuster names former Amazon executive Greg Greeley as CEO, succeeding Jonathan Karp
Mar 09, 2026
Simon & Schuster has named a former Amazon
Urban salsa music pioneer Willie Colón to be remembered at New York funeral
Mar 09, 2026
Family, friends and fans are gathering for the funeral of urban salsa music pioneer Willie Colón
'Country' Joe McDonald, proud protest counterculture icon, dies at 84
Mar 09, 2026
His “I-Feel-Like-I’m-Fixin’-To-Die Rag” was a highlight of Woodstock.
Lost and found: Madonna has the Spanish soccer jersey Celta Vigo was searching for
Mar 07, 2026
Madonna has answered the call of a Spanish soccer club that was seeking a long-lost jersey worn by the pop icon over three decades ago
Andris Nelsons out as music director of Boston Symphony at end of 2026-27 season
Mar 07, 2026
Andris Nelsons is leaving as music director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra after the board decides not to renew him


