Poland urged to end ‘damaging’ impasse at Jewish museum
WARSAW, Poland — Two co-founders of a prominent Jewish history museum in Warsaw urged their third partner — the Polish government — to comply with an ...
Gulf Arabs back Trump’s Mideast efforts, but not peace plan
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A tectonic shift in relations quietly underway for years now was on full display as representatives of Gulf Arab states ...
Houston writer Bryan Washington to receive Gaines award
NEW ORLEANS — His path to writing was not straightforward, but Bryan Washington says he's grateful to have found his way.
Trump defense: Ukraine ‘quid pro quo’ not impeachable
WASHINGTON — In a striking shift from President Donald Trump's claims of “perfect” dealings with Ukraine, his defenders asserted Wednesday at his Sena...
Asked and answered? Senators have their say in Trump trial
WASHINGTON — At last during the impeachment trial, they got to do what comes naturally in their native habitat: speak on the Senate floor.
3 Senate Dems from red states waver on impeachment votes
WASHINGTON — As the Senate impeachment trial grinds toward a climax, it remains unclear how three Democrats will vote on whether to toss President Don...
Author tour for controversial ‘American Dirt’ is canceled
NEW YORK — The publisher of Jeanine Cummins' controversial novel “American Dirt" has canceled the remainder of her promotional tour, citing concerns f...
‘How good I feel’: Sanders setting high expectations in Iowa
SIOUX CITY, Iowa — Most presidential candidates try to manage expectations in the final stretch of a campaign knowing a surprise win is always better ...
Accusers: Weinstein excused lewd acts as a showbiz norm
NEW YORK — Harvey Weinstein callously preceded an alleged rape with reassurances that he'd had a vasectomy, one accuser testified Wednesday.
Review: ‘Assistant’ is a subtle, soul-crushing #MeToo drama
Harvey Weinstein sits in a Manhattan courtroom this week, a silent (as yet) but looming presence at his landmark #MeToo-era trial for rape and sexual ...
Review: ‘The Rhythm Section’ is a fresh take on old formula
When you think of top-notch movie assassins, there’s a good chance you conjure up Samuel L. Jackson or Keanu Reeves or Matt Damon. You might not immed...
Isabel Allende talks about migration, life, aging and love
NEW YORK — Over the last year, Isabel Allende has been coping with loss and grief after the passing of her mother, a stepfather whom she “adored”, and...
DJ Khaled, Cardi B, Gaga to perform during Super Bowl week
MIAMI — DJ Khaled will be celebrating his first-ever Grammy win in the city where the former radio host built his career: Miami.
More airlines drop flights to China as virus spreads
BANGKOK — British Airways halted all flights to China and American Airlines suspended Los Angeles flights to and from Shanghai and Beijing as efforts ...
Meghan Trainor leaves pain behind and offers fresh new music
NEW YORK — Four years ago, Meghan Trainor won the Grammy Award for best new artist. On the first anniversary of that very win she was literally speech...
`Eurydice’ heads to LA Opera and then the Met
NEW YORK — More than 70 composers from Monteverdi to Glass have written operas inspired by the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, but that didn't deter Mat...
Rapper Missy Elliott, H.E.R. team up for Pepsi Super Bowl ad
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Almost three years ago, Missy Elliott sent a tweet to a then under-the-radar artist whose music she admired and told her that ...
Actors’ union issues standards for supervisors of sex scenes
LOS ANGELES — The union that represents actors and television performers issued a series of standards and guidelines Wednesday for crew members who su...
UAE confirms 4 Chinese tourists have virus, first in Mideast
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A family of four Chinese tourists in the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday became the first cases in the Mideast of a ne...
Berlin film fest to zoom in on inner turmoil, outer chaos
BERLIN — This year's Berlin International Film Festival will have a decidedly dark focus, with many of its headline movies reflecting the inner turmoi...
Pentagon: 50 troops suffered brain injuries in Iran strike
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon on Tuesday raised to 50 the number of U.S. service members who suffered traumatic brain injuries in Iran's missile strike ea...
At Harvey Weinstein’s trial, a big role for other accusers
NEW YORK — In his former life as a Hollywood big shot, Harvey Weinstein knew the importance of a good supporting role. In his New York City trial, it’...
Mag 7.7 quake hits between Cuba and Jamaica, but no injuries
HAVANA — A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck in the Caribbean Sea between Jamaica and eastern Cuba on Tuesday, shaking a vast area from Mexico ...
Sanders’ Social Security ‘adjustments’ undercut Biden attack
DES MOINES, Iowa — As a congressman in the 1990s, Bernie Sanders expressed an openness to making “adjustments" to the tax and benefit structure of Soc...
‘Minari,’ a Korean immigrant drama, breaks out at Sundance
PARK CITY, Utah — After the premiere of “Minari” at the Sundance Film Festival, while many in the audience were still drying their eyes, director Lee ...
Huey Lewis pushes past hearing pain to keep making music
NEW YORK — There’s mixed news when it comes to Huey Lewis these days. The good part is that the '80s hitmaker and his band have their first new album ...
Weinstein trial moves swiftly with more accusers on deck
NEW YORK — The closely watched #Metoo-era rape trial of Harvey Weinstein is moving at a faster pace than predicted, with three more of his accusers ex...
6 Catalan separatist prisoners return to regional parliament
BARCELONA, Spain — Six former members of Catalonia’s regional government have been escorted from prison to attend a hearing at the regional parliament...
Ricky Martin finds inspiration in Puerto Rico protests
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Ricky Martin’s wide smile began to fade as the Puerto Rican superstar talked about his next album.