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Trump-backed conservative Karol Nawrocki wins Poland's presidential race

Trump-backed conservative Karol Nawrocki wins Poland's presidential race

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Conservative Karol Nawrocki’s victory in Poland’s weekend presidential runoff has set the country on a more nationalist course — and cast doubt on the viability of the centrist government of Prime Minister Donald Tusk after the
Marc Maron to end his 'WTF' podcast after 15 years of interviewing comics, actors, musicians, Obama

Marc Maron to end his 'WTF' podcast after 15 years of interviewing comics, actors, musicians, Obama

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Comic and actor Marc Maron said Monday that he's ending his popular and influential podcast “WTF with Marc Maron” after nearly 16 years.
Book Review: Michael Luo tells the harrowing story of Chinese exclusion in America

Book Review: Michael Luo tells the harrowing story of Chinese exclusion in America

The history of Chinese immigrants in America has always been about much more than one particular ethnic group.
Calgary home sales drop in May amid ongoing economic uncertainty: CREB

Calgary home sales drop in May amid ongoing economic uncertainty: CREB

CALGARY — The Calgary Real Estate Board says home sales in the city dropped 17 per cent in May compared with last year as economic uncertainty continues to weigh on the housing market, while new listings and inventory were up.
Shopify wins court battle against Canada Revenue Agency in merchant-data case

Shopify wins court battle against Canada Revenue Agency in merchant-data case

Shopify Inc. has come out on top of a battle with the Canada Revenue Agency.
Renée Victor, the voice of no-nonsense Abuelita in 'Coco,' dies at 86

Renée Victor, the voice of no-nonsense Abuelita in 'Coco,' dies at 86

Renée Victor, who voiced the no-nonsense, sandal-throwing Abuelita in Disney’s animated hit “Coco” and played the wisecracking Lupita on Showtime’s “Weeds,” has died. She was 86.
Pulp is back for 'More,' their first album in 24 years. Even the Britpop band is surprised

Pulp is back for 'More,' their first album in 24 years. Even the Britpop band is surprised

NEW YORK (AP) — Pulp has returned with a new album, their first in 24 years. Who could've predicted that? Not even the band, it turns out. “It took us by surprise as well,” dynamic frontman Jarvis Cocker told The Associated Press.
How Christopher Gattelli crafted Broadway's 'Death Becomes Her' and made it a Tonys powerhouse

How Christopher Gattelli crafted Broadway's 'Death Becomes Her' and made it a Tonys powerhouse

NEW YORK (AP) — When he was first asked to helm the Broadway hit musical “Death Becomes Her,” director and choreographer Christopher Gattelli loved it, but refused to work on the big, splashy opening number. It was just too delicious.
Cenovus the latest oil company to shut production in Alberta due to wildfires

Cenovus the latest oil company to shut production in Alberta due to wildfires

CALGARY — Some oilsands producers are removing workers and shutting production from their sites as wildfires rage in northeastern Alberta. Cenovus Energy Inc.
'Try' and 'Try' again: Blue Rodeo marks 40th anniversary with 27-date Canadian tour

'Try' and 'Try' again: Blue Rodeo marks 40th anniversary with 27-date Canadian tour

TORONTO — Blue Rodeo is making the most of its 40th anniversary with a coast-to-coast Canadian tour. The legendary Toronto alt-country act has announced a 27-date run that kicks off this fall and continues into early next year.