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HONG KONG (AP) — Fans of singer and songwriter Coco Lee, who was known for her powerful voice and live performances, gathered with flowers to pay their respects to their idol at her funeral in Hong Kong on Monday.

NEW YORK (AP) — Rachel Maddow's next book will be an exploration into right-wing extremism in the U.S., including a plot to overthrow the government at the start of World War II.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paul Reubens, the actor and comedian whose Pee-wee Herman character — an overgrown child with a tight gray suit and an unforgettable laugh — became a 1980s pop cultural phenomenon, has died at 70.

Canadian actors and screenwriters who are part of historic dual labour strikes in Hollywood say they are fighting for the future of their industries – on both sides of the border.

BAYREUTH, Germany (AP) — Two years after the debut of the Bayreuth Festival’s first female conductor, Nathalie Stutzmann became the second to lead a Richard Wagner opera in the Festpielhaus' famous covered pit.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — If you believe Janelle Monae ’s hyper-sexual expression is a front, think again. These days, Monae is unapologetically living her truth in a bold manner while trying to avoid negativity.

Twenty years ago, Toronto was reeling from the deadly SARS epidemic that severely impacted the local economy.

The Stratford Festival’s production of "Richard III" starring Colm Feore is coming to CBC and CBC Gem. It will broadcast on CBC and stream for free on CBC Gem at 8 p.m. on Aug. 5.

“Broadway Butterfly” by Sara DiVello (Thomas & Mercer) The unsolved murder of the beautiful Dot King captivated New York. But the hype around the case proved insufficient motivation to catch the killer.

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A legal advocacy group for journalists wants to get involved in Disney's free speech lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis.