AP NewsBreak: John le Carre memoir coming in September 2016

NEW YORK (AP) — For his next book, John le Carre is sticking to the facts.The master spy novelist has a memoir planned for...

Snoop Dogg, Jermaine Dupri to star in new BET reality series

NEW YORK (AP) — Rappers Snoop Dogg and Birdman, Grammy-winning producer Jermaine Dupri, and entrepreneur Damon Dash are among the stars of a still-untitled...

Shia LaBeouf charged with public intoxication in Texas

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Actor Shia LaBeouf has been arrested and charged with public intoxication after an incident in Austin, Texas.Jail records show LaBeouf...

Asia's largest film festival closes with record visitors

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A typhoon and a government budget cut did not stop cinema lovers from flocking to Asia's most influential film...

Student Senate appoints new committee chairs

Last night, the Student Senate appointed six students to chair the Senate's standing committees. The Senate also appointed William Lopez, senior in finance, to...

Kenny Rogers announces retirement from touring

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — "The Gambler" Kenny Rogers says he's retiring from touring and will do one last worldwide farewell tour after five decades...

Undercover UK reporter charged over pop star's trial

LONDON (AP) — British authorities say a former undercover journalist has been charged with conspiring to pervert the course of justice over the drugs...

South Africa applaud 1 of their own: Trevor Noah

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — It's thumbs up for Trevor Noah in South Africa.Many compatriots on Tuesday applauded the South African comedian's debut as host of...

Historic home of author Edith Wharton is finally debt-free

LENOX, Mass. (AP) — Author Edith Wharton's historic Massachusetts home is finally debt-free, seven years after defaulting on a loan and nearly shutting its...

The top 10 books on Apple's iBooks-US

iBook charts for week ending September 28, 2015:Top Paid Books1. The Martian by Andy Weir - 9780804139038 - (Crown/Archetype)2. Make Me by Lee Child...

Lady Gaga to be named Woman of the Year by Billboard

NEW YORK (AP) — Lady Gaga is the woman of the year, according to Billboard magazine.Billboard announced Tuesday that the pop star will be...

Pharrell, book publisher donating books to children in need

NEW YORK (AP) — Pharrell Williams and his book publisher have launched a "Happy" campaign for young readers.Along with Penguin Young Readers, the singer...

NYC St. Patrick's parade organizers choose 2nd LGBT group

NEW YORK (AP) — Organizers have chosen a second LGBT group to march in New York City's St. Patrick's Day parade next year.The parade's...

Nielsen's top programs for Sept 21-27

NEW YORK (AP) — Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen for Sept. 21-27. Listings include the week's ranking and viewership.1. NFL Football: Denver at...

Clarification: Film-The Walk story

NEW YORK (AP) — In a story Sept. 28, The Associated Press reported that the film "The Walk" will open in theaters nationwide Friday....

John Waters' commencement speech will become a book

NEW YORK (AP) — Listen up young people, John Waters has some life lessons to pass on.Algonquin Books announced Wednesday that a commencement speech...

US man didn't know painting in home had been looted by Nazis

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio man says he had no idea an 18th-century painting hanging in his home for over 20 years had...

Polish painting looted by Nazis is found in Ohio, returned

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio man said he had no idea an 18th-century painting hanging in his home for over 20 years had...