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Centuries-old passion play returns after pandemic break

Centuries-old passion play returns after pandemic break

OBERAMMERGAU, Germany (AP) — Almost 400 years ago, the Catholic residents of a small Bavarian village vowed to perform a play of “the suffering, death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ” every 10 years, if only God would spare them any further
Protect the body: Ukraine volunteers craft armor, camouflage

Protect the body: Ukraine volunteers craft armor, camouflage

ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine (AP) — Sparks fly as a circular saw slices into metal, while welders nearby work feverishly to the sound of blaring heavy metal.
Scorsese presents a buried gem and a pitch for cinema's past

Scorsese presents a buried gem and a pitch for cinema's past

NEW YORK (AP) — While Martin Scorsese and Thelma Schoonmaker were holed up in an apartment cutting “Raging Bull” — an intense process that would have consumed the thoughts of most filmmakers — Scorsese told his editor to take a break.
Mickey Gilley, who helped inspire 'Urban Cowboy,' dies at 86

Mickey Gilley, who helped inspire 'Urban Cowboy,' dies at 86

NEW YORK (AP) — Country star Mickey Gilley, whose namesake Texas honky-tonk inspired the 1980 film “Urban Cowboy” and a nationwide wave of Western-themed nightspots, has died. He was 86.
Jacquelyn Mills' 'Geographies of Solitude' wins Hot Docs' best Canadian film award

Jacquelyn Mills' 'Geographies of Solitude' wins Hot Docs' best Canadian film award

TORONTO — A film about an environmentalist living on Nova Scotia's Sable Island has won top Canadian honours at this year's Hot Docs Film Festival.
For Parkland survivor, a long road to recovery from trauma

For Parkland survivor, a long road to recovery from trauma

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (AP) — More than a year after she witnessed a gunman kill three fellow students and injure five others in her Parkland classroom, Eden Hebron came home from lunch to find a strange white car parked in her driveway.
For Parkland survivor, a long road to recovery from trauma

For Parkland survivor, a long road to recovery from trauma

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (AP) — More than a year after she witnessed a gunman kill three fellow students and injure five others in her Parkland classroom, Eden Hebron came home from lunch to find a strange white car parked in her driveway.
Canadian 'Jeopardy' champ Mattea Roach reflects on win streak after loss

Canadian 'Jeopardy' champ Mattea Roach reflects on win streak after loss

Mattea Roach always knew her record-breaking reign at the "Jeopardy" podium would come to an end. The all-time Canadian champion said her success on the show was as much about luck as it was trivia prowess.
Fred Savage dropped from 'The Wonder Years' amid allegations

Fred Savage dropped from 'The Wonder Years' amid allegations

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fred Savage has been dropped as an executive producer and director of the rebooted “The Wonder Years” amid allegations of inappropriate conduct, the television show's production company has confirmed.
Art exhibit celebrates Lincoln Memorial's 100th anniversary

Art exhibit celebrates Lincoln Memorial's 100th anniversary

STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — An art exhibit featuring multimedia works and artifacts inspired by the iconic seated Lincoln sculpture in Washington opened Saturday at the Norman Rockwell Museum to commemorate the memorial's 100th anniversary.
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