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Judge cites handwritten will and awards real estate to Aretha Franklin’s sons

by ED WHITE Associated Press November 28, 2023

There’s still a dispute over how to handle Aretha Franklin’s music assets, though the will appears to indicate that the sons would share any income.

Arts & Entertainment

Michael Douglas gets lifetime achievement award at International Film Festival of India in Goa

by VINEETA DEEPAK Associated Press November 28, 2023

The 2-time Academy Award winner, 79, said the festival was ‘a reminder of the magic of moviemaking.’

Nation & World, News, Religion and Values

Pope punishes leading critic Cardinal Burke in 2nd action against conservative American prelates

by NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press November 28, 2023November 28, 2023

The cardinal has become one of the most outspoken critics of the pope, his outreach to LGBTQ+ Catholics and his reform project to make the church more responsive to the needs of ordinary faithful.

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UK’s snub is latest drama as Greece tries to get back its ancient Parthenon sculptures

by Associated Press November 28, 2023November 28, 2023

Britain has held the works, 17 pedimental figures, 15 panels and 247 feet of a frieze, for 200 years.

Arts & Entertainment

Stephen Colbert’s appendix ruptures; ‘Late Show’ to take time off

by The Associated Press November 28, 2023November 28, 2023

First this fall, another round with COVID-19 shuttered Stephen Colbert’s “The Late Show.” Now the show is again sidelined as the host recovers from a burst appendix. The comedian revealed on social media Monday that he’s recovering after surgery, wiping out planned shows for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. “Going forward, all emails to my appendix […]

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Book about Maine’s Malaga Island falls short in Booker Prize contest

by Dennis Hoey November 26, 2023November 30, 2023

Paul Harding’s ‘This Other Eden’ was also nominated for a National Book Award.

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‘Scream’ star Jenna Ortega stands by co-star amid firing for pro-Palestine posts

by Jami Ganz New York Daily News (TNS) November 26, 2023November 26, 2023

The meta-horror hit’s studio, Spyglass Media Group, clarified the decision to fire 33-year-old Barrera was not linked to her direct support of Palestine, but the comments she made veered into antisemitic territory.