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EXPLAINER: Drag queens and how they got pulled into politics

EXPLAINER: Drag queens and how they got pulled into politics

Lately, drag has been dragged through the mud. The art form has been cast in a false light in recent months by right-wing activists and politicians who complain about the “sexualization” or “grooming” of children.
Anne Frank's friend Hannah Pick-Goslar dies at age 93

Anne Frank's friend Hannah Pick-Goslar dies at age 93

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Hannah Pick-Goslar, one of Jewish diarist Anne Frank’s best friends, has died at age 93, the foundation that runs the Anne Frank House museum said.

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla. __ NBC’s “Meet the Press” — Gov. Chris Sununu, R-N.H. __ CBS’ “Face the Nation" — Reps. Tom Emmer, R-Minn., and Sean Patrick Maloney, D-N.Y.
Dancer says fear of Weinstein muted her sex assault response

Dancer says fear of Weinstein muted her sex assault response

LOS ANGELES (AP) — An attorney for Harvey Weinstein on Friday repeatedly challenged a woman over why she didn't raise more objections or leave the hotel room in Puerto Rico where she said he sexually assaulted her during a 2003 film shoot.
Emmett Till movie shown in Black town pivotal to the story

Emmett Till movie shown in Black town pivotal to the story

MOUND BAYOU, Miss. (AP) — The tiny, all-Black town of Mound Bayou became a safe haven for Emmett Till's mother as she traveled to Mississippi to testify in the murder trial of two white men who lynched her son in 1955.
Emmett Till images have multigenerational impact on artists

Emmett Till images have multigenerational impact on artists

Devin Allen admits that he occasionally behaved like a knucklehead, growing up in Baltimore. But he was not so irreverent as a tenth grader that he could see an image of Emmett Till’s open casket and not find it arresting.

Georgia man sues over false ballot fraud claim in film

ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia man and his family “have faced threats of violence and live in fear” since the movie “2000 Mules” falsely accused him of ballot fraud during the 2020 election, according to a federal lawsuit.
Trump, celebrities react to death of Jerry Lee Lewis

Trump, celebrities react to death of Jerry Lee Lewis

Stars and other notables react to the death of Jerry Lee Lewis. The rock ‘n’ roll star died Friday at age 87. ___ “Jerry Lee Lewis was beloved by everyone, a real bundle of talent, energy, and everything else necessary to be a star.
Jerry Lee Lewis, outrageous rock ‘n’ roll star, dies at 87

Jerry Lee Lewis, outrageous rock ‘n’ roll star, dies at 87

Jerry Lee Lewis, the untamable rock ‘n’ roll pioneer whose outrageous talent, energy and ego collided on such definitive records as “Great Balls of Fire” and “Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On" and sustained a career otherwise upended by personal scandal,
Babyface doesn’t rest on his laurels with ‘Girls Night Out’

Babyface doesn’t rest on his laurels with ‘Girls Night Out’

New York (AP) — Art can be inspired by even the most mundane experiences, and for iconic singer-songwriter Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, the idea for his latest creation, “Girls Night Out,” was sparked while running an errand at the drugstore.