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Robert Towne, Oscar-winning writer of ‘Chinatown,’ dies at 89
NEW YORK — Robert Towne, the Oscar-winning screenplay writer of “Shampoo,” “The Last Detail” and other…
Man accused of stabbing Salman Rushdie rejects plea deal involving terrorism charge
The man charged with stabbing author Salman Rushdie rejected a plea deal Tuesday that would have…
British Nurse Lucy Letby, already convicted of killing 7 babies, found guilty in attempted killing
LONDON — A British neonatal nurse who is serving a life sentence for murdering seven babies…
David Attenborough’s colorful impact on Wimbledon and tennis: yellow balls
LONDON — British naturalist and broadcaster David Attenborough’s visit to Wimbledon provided a vivid reminder of…
Pål Enger, Norwegian art thief behind famed 1994 heist of Munch’s ‘The Scream,’ dead at 57
HELSINKI — Pål Enger, a talented Norwegian soccer player turned celebrity art thief who pulled off…
Albania’s world-renowned novelist Ismail Kadare dies at 88
TIRANA, Albania — Albanian novelist and poet Ismail Kadare, whose irreverent works from inside communist Albania…
Ian McKellen withdraws from tour of his play to ‘protect my recovery’ after fall from stage.
FILE – Actor Sir Ian McKellen speaks during the press conference for the film “Mr. Holmes”…
AP Photos: Music fans attend the Glastonbury Festival in England
LONDON — Some 200,000 music fans gathered at Worthy Farm in the southwest of England from…