US women tell 9th Circuit trial court didn’t factor success
SAN FRANCISCO — Players on the U.S. women’s national soccer team urged a federal appeals court to reinstate their equal pay lawsuit, saying their...
Live at Budokan: Famed arena gets another Olympic spotlight
TOKYO — The Nippon Budokan sits serenely nestled in a verdant park at the heart of Tokyo. Visitors admire the elegant lines of its...
Mario Batali harassment probe settlement: $600K to accusers
NEW YORK — Celebrity chef Mario Batali, his business partner and their New York City restaurant company have agreed to pay $600,000 to resolve...
Olympics ceremony uses music from Japanese video games
TOKYO — The athletes of the Tokyo Olympics were greeted by a few familiar notes Friday night.
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Kanye West unveils new album, Jay-Z track at listening event
Kanye West barely said a word during his album listening session Thursday night, but the mercurial rapper still had most attendees standing on their...
Country star Morgan Wallen addresses his use of racial slur
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — In his first interview in six months, disgraced country star Morgan Wallen said it was ignorant of him to use a...
LeVar Burton: ‘Jeopardy!’ host gig began ‘scary,’ ended fun
LOS ANGELES — LeVar Burton’s quest to become the new host of “Jeopardy!” has been a confident, upbeat effort by the actor and those...
Manga featured in opening ceremony for Tokyo Olympics
TOKYO — The athletes of the Tokyo Olympics stepped into the world of Japanese comics and graphic novels when manga was featured prominently in...
Court disqualifies private judge in Jolie-Pitt divorce
LOS ANGELES — A California appeals court on Friday disqualified a private judge being used by Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt in their divorce...
PHOTOS: AP photographer turns the lens on herself at Cannes
CANNES, France — “Matt! Matt! Look over here, over your shoulder, Matt Damon!” The moment he turned with a big smile on his face,...