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There are still 'so many' Asian stories yet to be told, entertainment advocate says

Michelle Sugihara is the executive director at the Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment (CAPE) and has long been a champion for Asian representation both on and off the screen. As part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS, Sugihara…

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Mark Twain's weird but perfect ending

By Dr. Howard Markel

The night Twain was born, there was a brilliant view of Halley's Comet flying right over his hometown.

Florida Legislature votes to strip Disney of self-government after opposition to 'Don't Say Gay' bill

By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press

Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has lashed back at the entertainment giant after it publicly declared its opposition to a new law backed by the governor that critics have dubbed "Don't Say Gay."…

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By Eric Tucker, Associated Press

WNBA All-Star and two-time Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner is easily the most prominent American citizen known to be jailed by a foreign government.

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By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press

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By Juliet Linderman, Martha Mendoza, Associated Press, Morgan Bocknek, Toronto Star

As the company grew into an industry powerhouse, its leaders perpetuated a culture of sex and silence, according to interviews with dozens of former and current staff and students.

Often invisible, Michelle Yeoh shines spotlight on Asian immigrant women with 'Everything'

By Terry Tang, Associated Press

At 59, Michelle Yeoh commands the lead of the genre-twisting "Everything Everywhere All At Once" by playing someone often invisible — the Asian immigrant wife and mother trying to be everything for everyone.

Dede Robertson, wife of Christian broadcaster Pat Robertson, dies at 94

By Ben Finley, Associated Press

Dede Robertson, the wife of religious broadcaster Pat Robertson and a founding board member of the Christian Broadcasting Network, has died.

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By Morgan Lee, Associated Press

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Johnny Depp denies assaulting ex-wife, testifies he was demeaned and berated

By Matthew Barakat, Ben Finley, Associated Press

Actor Johnny Depp has scoffed at the notion during court testimony that his constant quarrels with ex-wife Amber Heard would ever prompt him to hit her.