‘Chicka Chicka Boom Boom’ illustrator Lois Ehlert dies at 86
MILWAUKEE — Lois Ehlert, whose cut-and-paste shapes and vibrant hues in books including “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom” put her among the most popular illustrators...
Photojournalist, gay rights pioneer Kay Lahusen dies at 91
Kay Lahusen, a pioneering gay rights activist who chronicled the movement’s earliest days through her photography and writing, has died. She was 91.
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`School of Rock’ actor Kevin Clark killed in bike accident
CHICAGO — Kevin Clark, who played drummer Freddy “Spazzy McGee” Jones in the 2003 move “School of Rock” with Jack Black was killed when...
Review: Mary Karlzen’s diverse set covers range of topics
Mary Karlzen, "Shine” (Y&T Music)
Mary Karlzen's first album in 14...
Champions League prize money grows as UEFA sales rise 8%
MADRID — Champions League teams will get more prize money for the next three years from a near 8% rise in total revenue to...
Travis, Sexton to team for radio show in Limbaugh’s old home
NEW YORK — The late Rush Limbaugh's radio syndicators said Thursday they will team personalities Clay Travis and Buck Sexton for a new show...
Lawrence Block’s memoir recalls a colorful writing career
NEW YORK — Lawrence Block has followed many paths during his long career.
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Race massacre remembrance event canceled; rescheduling hoped
TULSA, Okla. — Next week's headline event marking the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre was canceled suddenly Thursday, with organizers citing “unexpected...
Italy’s Carla Fracci, La Scala prima ballerina, dies at 84
MILAN — Carla Fracci, an Italian cultural icon and former La Scala prima ballerina renowned for romantic roles alongside such greats as Rudolf Nureyev...
Faith, political leaders unite in rally against antisemitism
Faith leaders, celebrities and lawmakers across the political spectrum joined Thursday to condemn a rise in antisemitic incidents around the world triggered by the...