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NPR sues Trump administration over executive order to cut federal funding to public media

NPR sues Trump administration over executive order to cut federal funding to public media

By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — National Public Radio and three of its local stations sued President Donald Trump on Tuesday, arguing that his executive order cutting funding to the 246-station network violates their free…

‘Duck Dynasty’ patriarch and conservative cultural icon Phil Robertson dies

‘Duck Dynasty’ patriarch and conservative cultural icon Phil Robertson dies

WEST MONROE, La. (AP) — Phil Robertson, who turned his small duck calling interest in the sportsman’s paradise of northern Louisiana into a big business and conservative cultural phenomenon, died Sunday, according to his family. He…

King Charles to outline Canada’s priorities in Parliament amid Trump annexation threat

King Charles to outline Canada’s priorities in Parliament amid Trump annexation threat

By ROB GILLIES Associated Press OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — King Charles III will outline new Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government priorities in a speech in the Canadian Parliament on Tuesday. It’s widely viewed as a show of…

Rapper Kid Cudi to testify at Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial this week

Rapper Kid Cudi to testify at Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial this week

By MICHAEL R. SISAK and LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Rapper and actor Kid Cudi is expected to testify at the Sean “Diddy” Combs sex trafficking trial this week, taking the witness stand to…

George Wendt, who played beloved barfly Norm on ‘Cheers’ and found another home onstage, dies at 76

George Wendt, who played beloved barfly Norm on ‘Cheers’ and found another home onstage, dies at 76

By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — George Wendt, an actor with an Everyman charm who played the affable, beer-loving barfly Norm on the hit 1980s TV comedy “Cheers” and later crafted a stage career that…

SAG-AFTRA files unfair labor practice charge over use of AI to make Darth Vader’s voice in Fortnite

SAG-AFTRA files unfair labor practice charge over use of AI to make Darth Vader’s voice in Fortnite

By SARAH PARVINI AP Technology Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hollywood’s actors’ union filed an unfair labor practice charge against Llama Productions on Monday, alleging the company replaced actors’ work by using artificial intelligence to…