Iran to boycott Frankfurt Book Fair over Rushdie appearance
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran is boycotting this year's Frankfurt Book Fair in protest over a planned opening speech at the venue by India-born...
Pennsylvania college rescinds degree awarded to Bill Cosby
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (AP) — A university in northeastern Pennsylvania has become the latest school to rescind an honorary degree it granted Bill Cosby.A spokeswoman...
Marvel announces 'Ant-Man' sequel for 2018
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Marvel is going microscopic again. 'Ant-Man' is getting the sequel treatment with 'Ant-Man and the Wasp,' set for release on...
Al Franken working on book about his years in Washington
NEW YORK (AP) — Sen. Al Franken is not done with his career as an author.The second-term Minnesota Democrat, former "Saturday Night Live" writer-performer,...
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...
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...
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...
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...