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Suspects in the stabbing of an Iranian presenter fled UK after attack, counterterrorism police say

LONDON (AP) — British counterterrorism police investigating the stabbing of a journalist who works for a TV channel critical of the Iranian government said that three suspects had fled the country within hours of the attack.
'Greatest of all time': Joe Flaherty created memorable, still funny 'SCTV' characters

'Greatest of all time': Joe Flaherty created memorable, still funny 'SCTV' characters

Forty years after he invented them, Joe Flaherty's characters can still raise a smirk, and often more, from Canadians of a certain age.
Drought poses key risk to Canada's natural gas producers in 2024: Deloitte

Drought poses key risk to Canada's natural gas producers in 2024: Deloitte

CALGARY — Persistent drought conditions are poised to challenge natural gas producers even as they aim to ramp up in anticipation of Canada's first liquefied natural gas export terminal opening, a new report warns.
Morocco hosts one of Africa’s first exhibitions of Cuban art, a milestone for Afro-Cuban painters

Morocco hosts one of Africa’s first exhibitions of Cuban art, a milestone for Afro-Cuban painters

RABAT, Morocco (AP) — When Morocco 's King Mohamed VI visited Havana in 2017, Cuban-American gallery owner Alberto Magnan impressed him with a “full immersion” in the Caribbean island's art and culture, drawing a line between the cultural and histori

George Carlin estate settles with podcasters over fake comedy special purportedly generated by AI

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The estate of George Carlin has agreed to a settlement with the media company it sued over a fake hourlong comedy special that purportedly used artificial intelligence to recreate the late standup comic’s style and material.
The Tropicana Las Vegas, a mob-era casino and Sin City landmark, closes after 67 years

The Tropicana Las Vegas, a mob-era casino and Sin City landmark, closes after 67 years

LAS VEGAS (AP) — In the 1971 film “Diamonds are Forever,” James Bond stays in a swanky suite at the Tropicana Las Vegas. “I hear that the Hotel Tropicana is quite comfortable,” Agent 007 says.
Music Review: Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams sing about the power of love on 'All This Time'

Music Review: Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams sing about the power of love on 'All This Time'

LOS ANGELES — Drawing from personal experience, husband-and-wife duo Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams sing about first-rate romance on their latest collaborative album , "All This Time.
West Fraser and Mercer International dissolve joint venture in Cariboo Pulp and Paper

West Fraser and Mercer International dissolve joint venture in Cariboo Pulp and Paper

VANCOUVER — West Fraser Timber Co. and Mercer International Inc. are dissolving their 50/50 joint venture in Cariboo Pulp and Paper. Vancouver-based West Fraser will be the sole owner and operator of the mill.

Authors with Canadian links among 8 winners of US$175,000 Windham-Campbell Prizes

NEW YORK — Three authors with links to Canada are among this year's recipients of Windham-Campbell Prizes, for which winners each receive US$175,000 cash awards.
Bell Media president Sean Cohan says layoffs were necessary to reach company's goals

Bell Media president Sean Cohan says layoffs were necessary to reach company's goals

TORONTO — Bell Media president Sean Cohan says recent layoffs and programming cuts are something he doesn’t take lightly, but were necessary to accelerate the company’s goals in the digital media landscape.