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Wrestling with the ghosts of 'The Piano Lesson'

Wrestling with the ghosts of 'The Piano Lesson'

The piano on the set of 鈥淭he Piano Lesson鈥 was not a mere prop. It could be played and the cast members often did. It was adorned with pictures of the Washington family and their ancestors. It was, John David Washington jokes, 鈥淣o.
Singer Paul Kelly: An Australian icon the country seems to be keeping for its own

Singer Paul Kelly: An Australian icon the country seems to be keeping for its own

NEW YORK (AP) 鈥 During his first visit to New York in seven years, Paul Kelly made sure to stop at Katz's deli, check out a friend's restaurant recommendation in Little Italy, and take some long walks.
As China cracks down on bookstores at home, Chinese-language booksellers are flourishing overseas

As China cracks down on bookstores at home, Chinese-language booksellers are flourishing overseas

WASHINGTON (AP) 鈥 Yu Miao smiles as he stands among the 10,000 books crowded on rows of bamboo shelves in his newly reopened bookstore.

Book Review: A young Walt Longmire battles animal and human predators on Alaska鈥檚 North Slope

In December, 1970, Walt Longmire, back in the States after fighting in Vietnam, was working security for an oil company on Alaska鈥檚 North Slope. There, he found himself battling predators, both animal and human, in brutal weather conditions.

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Nov. 24-30

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Nov. 24-30: Nov. 24: Country singer Johnny Carver is 84. Former Beatles drummer Pete Best is 83. Actor-comedian Billy Connolly is 82. Singer Lee Michaels is 79.
Australian senate censures Indigenous lawmaker who yelled at King Charles III

Australian senate censures Indigenous lawmaker who yelled at King Charles III

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) 鈥 Australian senators on Monday voted to censure an Indigenous colleague who yelled at King Charles III during a reception in Parliament House last month. The censure of independent Sen.
As China cracks down on bookstores at home, Chinese-language booksellers are flourishing overseas

As China cracks down on bookstores at home, Chinese-language booksellers are flourishing overseas

WASHINGTON (AP) 鈥 Yu Miao smiles as he stands among the 10,000 books crowded on rows of bamboo shelves in his newly reopened bookstore.
Australian senate censures Indigenous lawmaker who yelled at King Charles III

Australian senate censures Indigenous lawmaker who yelled at King Charles III

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) 鈥 Australian senators on Monday voted to censure an Indigenous colleague who yelled at King Charles III during a reception in Parliament House last month. The censure of independent Sen.
Slightly reshaped Giller Prize to go on, despite boycotts and protests

Slightly reshaped Giller Prize to go on, despite boycotts and protests

TORONTO 鈥 The shine on CanLit's glitziest night has dulled, at least according to some, amid sustained backlash against the Giller Foundation for maintaining ties with lead sponsor Scotiabank and other funders linked to Israel.
Hollywood stars gather for honorary Oscars event celebrating Quincy Jones, Bond producers, more

Hollywood stars gather for honorary Oscars event celebrating Quincy Jones, Bond producers, more

LOS ANGELES (AP) 鈥 Many of Hollywood鈥檚 biggest stars are set to gather in Los Angeles Sunday night for the annual Governors Awards .