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Adaptation or recreation? The art of translating poetry into another language

Adaptation or recreation? The art of translating poetry into another language

TORONTO — Among the five works nominated for this year's Griffin Poetry Prize is a collection from Iman Mersal, whose unflinching poems put in stark terms the realities of everyday life.
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At 83, Al Pacino is expecting a baby with 29-year-old Noor Alfallah

At 83, Al Pacino is expecting a baby with 29-year-old Noor Alfallah

NEW YORK (AP) — Al Pacino, 83, and 29-year-old Noor Alfallah are expecting a baby, the actor's representative confirmed Wednesday.
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CBS News hires Lisa Ling after CNN documentary series was canceled

CBS News hires Lisa Ling after CNN documentary series was canceled

NEW YORK (AP) — Journalist Lisa Ling, who left CNN after her “This is Life” documentary series was canceled, has joined CBS News as a reporter, the network said on Wednesday. Ling, who will be based in Los Angeles, will join CBS later this summer.
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Priceless painting looted by Nazis during World War II returns to Poland from Japan

Priceless painting looted by Nazis during World War II returns to Poland from Japan

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A priceless 16th century Italian painting that was looted by Nazi Germany during World War II and discovered in Japan has been returned to Poland, authorities in Warsaw said Wednesday.
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Florida drama teacher who includes deaf students in school shows will receive a special Tony Award

Florida drama teacher who includes deaf students in school shows will receive a special Tony Award

NEW YORK (AP) — The special Tony Award that honors educators will go this year to a drama teacher in Florida who has closed the gap between the deaf and hearing worlds by having productions performed in both voice and American Sign Language.
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Topless protester at Juno Awards pleads guilty to trespassing, agrees to pay fine

Topless protester at Juno Awards pleads guilty to trespassing, agrees to pay fine

A woman who protested topless onstage at the Juno Awards in Edmonton in March says she has agreed to pay a $600 fine. Casey Hatherly, who goes by the name Ever, says she pleaded guilty to a charge of trespassing.
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3rd man charged in 2002 shooting death of Run-DMC star Jam Master Jay

3rd man charged in 2002 shooting death of Run-DMC star Jam Master Jay

NEW YORK (AP) — A third man has been charged in the 2002 shooting death of Run-DMC star Jam Master Jay, prosecutors said Tuesday, marking the latest movement in a case that languished for years.
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Manson follower Leslie Van Houten should be paroled, California appeals court rules

Manson follower Leslie Van Houten should be paroled, California appeals court rules

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California appeals court said Tuesday that Leslie Van Houten , who participated in two killings at the direction of cult leader Charles Manson in 1969, should be released from prison on parole.
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Florida art dealer gets 2 years, 3 months in Warhol forgery scheme

FORT PIERCE, Fla. (AP) — A South Florida art dealer was sentenced Tuesday to two years and three months in federal prison in connection with a scheme involving the sale of fake Andy Warhol paintings.
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Dinosaur exhibition temporarily closes in Atlanta after intruders cause expensive damage

ATLANTA (AP) — A dinosaur exhibition linked to the Jurassic Park movie franchise has temporarily closed its Atlanta location after police say people broke in and caused more than $250,000 in damage.
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