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Karl Wolf adds more layers to 15-year-old hit single 'Africa' with anniversary remix

Karl Wolf adds more layers to 15-year-old hit single 'Africa' with anniversary remix

TORONTO — Karl Wolf says much of his success is owed to his breakout hit "Africa," which is why he's decided to revisit the track with a new remix to mark its 15th anniversary.
Ex-Teamsters' boss gets 19 months in Chicago extortion case

Ex-Teamsters' boss gets 19 months in Chicago extortion case

CHICAGO (AP) — A former Teamsters union boss who was once one of the most powerful labor leaders in Chicago was sentenced Wednesday to 19 months in federal prison for extorting $325,000 from the head of a film studio in the city.
UN steps up satellite tracking of damage to Ukraine culture

UN steps up satellite tracking of damage to Ukraine culture

GENEVA (AP) — The United Nations' cultural and satellite agencies have joined forces to more systematically track the impact of Russia’s invasion on Ukraine’s architecture, art, historic buildings and other cultural heritage, and have compiled an ini
Investigators raid home of Russian celeb Ksenia Sobchak

Investigators raid home of Russian celeb Ksenia Sobchak

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian investigators on Wednesday raided the home of Ksenia Sobchak, the glamourous daughter of Russian President Vladimir Putin's one-time boss, in a move that has sent shockwaves through the country's political scene.
Moroccan rapper accused of praising hashish released on bail

Moroccan rapper accused of praising hashish released on bail

RABAT, Morocco (AP) — A rapper arrested in Morocco earlier this week on accusations of incitement to drug consumption, violence, and defamation was released on bail Wednesday pending a trial, according to his lawyer.
Samantha Bee on taking a pause from politics to do 'Wildlife Confidential' podcast

Samantha Bee on taking a pause from politics to do 'Wildlife Confidential' podcast

TORONTO — Samantha Bee is taking a pause from the world of politics.

Thai transgender activist buys Miss Universe for $20 million

BANGKOK (AP) — A Thai business tycoon and transgender activist has purchased the Miss Universe Organization for $20 million, her company announced Wednesday. Chakrapong “Anne” Chakrajutathib, who controls JKN Global Group Public Co. Ltd.
Mexican-born filmmaker fears losing hope if DACA thrown out

Mexican-born filmmaker fears losing hope if DACA thrown out

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Under a string of golden street lights, the directions roll off Jorge Xolalpa's tongue interchangeably in English and Spanish as he paces the sidewalk with a cameraman by his side.
French iconic painter of black Pierre Soulages dead at 102

French iconic painter of black Pierre Soulages dead at 102

PARIS (AP) — French painter Pierre Soulages, an icon of post-World War II European abstract art famed for his use of black, has died, according to the Soulages Museum in his hometown of Rodez. He was 102.
French electronic music pioneer Jarre shows no fatigue at 74

French electronic music pioneer Jarre shows no fatigue at 74

PARIS (AP) — Genes — and a dash of humility — are the secrets of longevity for one of France’s biggest music stars, Jean-Michel Jarre, the septuagenarian electronic music pioneer who’s sold over 80 million records and is still going strong.