BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Alabama Public Television has chosen not to air an episode of the PBS children’s show “Arthur” because it included a same-sex wedding. The episode “Mr. Ratburn and the Special Someone” aired nationally on May 13, showing Arthur attending the wedding of his teacher and partner. APT showed a re-run instead. AL.com reports […]
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Author: ‘Game of Thrones’ finale was ending, also beginning
What’s next for “Game of Thrones?”
Kurt Vonnegut museum raises $1.5 million for new Indianapolis home
INDIANAPOLIS — The Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library in Indianapolis has reached its goal of raising $1.5 million to acquire and begin renovations on a building to serve as its permanent home. The museum announced Wednesday that it met a deadline for the fundraising effort. The museum’s founder and CEO, Julia Whitehead, told The Indianapolis […]
For ‘Hot Zone,’ Margulies confronts claustrophobia and Ebola
But she hopes the true-life tale of Ebola’s arrival in the U.S. drives home the importance of science, research.
Eurovision scolds Madonna for flag display
Two of her dancers flash Israeli and Palestinian, which defies contest rules.
Who’s who in the Robert Indiana case
A rundown of the personalities involved in the lawsuits surrounding the life of the late artist.
Maine author Richard Ford wins lifetime achievement award from Library of Congress
A 1996 Pulitzer Prize winner for ‘Independence Day,’ the Boothbay resident will receive the award at the Library of Congress National Book Festival in August.
Mick Jagger has his moves back after health problems
NEW YORK — It’s as if Mick Jagger is saying “Start Me Up.” The 75-year-old rocker tweeted a video Wednesday of him dancing around a studio in front of a mirror weeks after he underwent medical treatment, reportedly for a heart valve issue. The treatment forced the Rolling Stones to postpone its No Filter tour. […]
Madonna rebuffs Israel Eurovision boycott calls
JERUSALEM — Pop star Madonna has rejected calls for her to boycott this year’s Eurovision song contest in Israel, saying she will “never stop playing music to suit someone’s political agenda.” Madonna issued a statement on Tuesday, ahead of her expected arrival in Tel Aviv for a performance at the Eurovision event. Madonna said her […]
Comedian Tim Conway of ‘The Carol Burnett Show’ dies at 85
Tim Conway, the impish second banana to Carol Burnett who won four Emmy Awards on her TV variety show and formed a lasting comedy partnership with cast member Harvey Korman, has died