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Robert Redford's son, James, dies of liver cancer at 58

Robert Redford's son, James, dies of liver cancer at 58

LOS ANGELES — James Redford, a filmmaker, activist and son of actor Robert Redford, has died. He was 58.
Q&A: Adam McKay on the lessons of the 2000 recount

Q&A: Adam McKay on the lessons of the 2000 recount

NEW YORK — Adam McKay was head writer at “Saturday Night Live” during the 2000 election — a heady era for the sketch show that saw the phrase “strategery” become lodged in the nation’s consciousness, Darrell Hammond’s Al Gore explain his “lockbox” an
Netflix previews 'Ma Rainey' and Boseman's final performance

Netflix previews 'Ma Rainey' and Boseman's final performance

NEW YORK — Netflix on Monday previewed George C. Wolfe's August Wilson adaptation “Ma Rainey's Black Bottom,” showcasing Chadwick Boseman's final performance opposite Viola Davis' powerhouse blues singer.
UK, Manchester still at odds over tough virus restrictions

UK, Manchester still at odds over tough virus restrictions

LONDON — The British government and officials in Manchester, England's second-largest city, were still talking Tuesday after a noon deadline passed for the city to agree to tighter coronavirus measures.
AP-NORC/USAFacts poll: US trust in COVID-19 information down

AP-NORC/USAFacts poll: US trust in COVID-19 information down

Americans have lost trust across the board in the people and institutions informing them about the coronavirus since the beginning of the pandemic, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research and USAFacts
US home construction up 1.9% in September to 1.4 million

US home construction up 1.9% in September to 1.4 million

WASHINGTON — U.S. home construction rose a solid 1.9% in September after having fallen in the previous month, as home building continues as one of the bright spots of the economy.
Trump 'running angry,' attacks polls, press and Dr. Fauci

Trump 'running angry,' attacks polls, press and Dr. Fauci

TUCSON, Ariz. — An angry President Donald Trump came out swinging Monday against Dr.
Morales party claims win as Bolivia seems to shift back left

Morales party claims win as Bolivia seems to shift back left

LA PAZ, Bolivia — Bolivia appeared Monday to be shifting sharply away from the conservative policies of the U.S.
Argentina hits 1 million cases as virus slams Latin America

Argentina hits 1 million cases as virus slams Latin America

USHUAIA, Argentina — At the edge of Argentina in a city known as “The End of the World,” many thought they might be spared from the worst of the coronavirus pandemic.
Trump says Sudan to be removed from terrorism list

Trump says Sudan to be removed from terrorism list

CAIRO — President Donald Trump on Monday said Sudan will be removed from the U.S.