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Ancient 'power' palazzo on Rome's Palatine Hill reopens to tourists, decades after closure

Ancient 'power' palazzo on Rome's Palatine Hill reopens to tourists, decades after closure

ROME (AP) — An ancient Roman imperial palazzo atop the city's Palatine Hill was reopened to tourists on Thursday, nearly 50 years after its closure for restoration.
Nigerians protest mysterious death of Afrobeat star as police exhumes body for autopsy

Nigerians protest mysterious death of Afrobeat star as police exhumes body for autopsy

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Thousands marched across Nigeria on Thursday over the mysterious death last week of an Afrobeat star whose body has been exhumed for an autopsy as authorities investigate the cause of his demise.
An end in sight? Striking writers and Hollywood studios spend second full day in negotiations

An end in sight? Striking writers and Hollywood studios spend second full day in negotiations

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hollywood studios and striking screenwriters spent Thursday in talks that could potentially put an end to the nearly five-month dispute that has brought many film and television productions to a halt .
Departure of Murdoch as Fox leader comes as conservative media landscape is increasingly fractured

Departure of Murdoch as Fox leader comes as conservative media landscape is increasingly fractured

NEW YORK (AP) — The departure of Rupert Murdoch as the leader of Fox’s parent company and his News Corp. media holdings after decades at the helm is unlikely to have as much of an impact on conservative media overall as it would have a decade ago.
Rupert Murdoch's surprise exit from Fox leaves son Lachlan in line of succession at media empire

Rupert Murdoch's surprise exit from Fox leaves son Lachlan in line of succession at media empire

NEW YORK (AP) — Magnate Rupert Murdoch's surprise announcement Thursday that he's stepping down as leader of his two companies leaves his son Lachlan firmly in line of succession at Fox and the rest of the media empire.
A look at the numbers and assumptions behind Alberta's pension report

A look at the numbers and assumptions behind Alberta's pension report

The Alberta government has released a report that it commissioned on the financial implications of the province leaving the Canada Pension Plan. Here's a look at some of the key findings and assumptions of the report.
Movie Review: St4llone, St4tham are back in ‘Expend4bles,’ yet another expend4ble sequel

Movie Review: St4llone, St4tham are back in ‘Expend4bles,’ yet another expend4ble sequel

It’s a throwaway line, but maybe a bit too meaningful, under the circumstances. “Gravity is setting in,” says Barney, Sylvester Stallone’s aging character in “Expend4bles,” when someone asks how he’s doing. Indeed.
Booking a COVID-19 vaccine? Some are reporting canceled appointments or insurance issues

Booking a COVID-19 vaccine? Some are reporting canceled appointments or insurance issues

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Some people seeking the newest COVID-19 vaccine are running into high demand, insurance headaches and supply delays coast to coast.
Alberta to debate Canada Pension Plan, says it deserves half of fund if it leaves

Alberta to debate Canada Pension Plan, says it deserves half of fund if it leaves

EDMONTON — Alberta’s premier fired the starter’s pistol Thursday for a provincewide consultation on whether to quit the Canada Pension Plan while releasing a report that estimates the province deserves more than half CPP's assets.
Prada explores lightness with windswept translucent chiffon for next summer

Prada explores lightness with windswept translucent chiffon for next summer

MILAN (AP) — Prada achieved a state of unbearable lightness in a series of translucent chiffon dresses that gently cosseted the form, trailed by wispy strands of the finest organza.
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