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Historic Quebec scout camp to become conservation land, recreational tourism site

Historic Quebec scout camp to become conservation land, recreational tourism site

MILLE-ISLES, QUEBEC — Residents of a town north of Montreal expressed cautious relief and optimism on Saturday as they learned that a more than century-old Scouts camp site will become a conservation and tourism site.
Tech company CEO resigns after controversy over video captured at Coldplay concert

Tech company CEO resigns after controversy over video captured at Coldplay concert

The IT company CEO captured in a widely circulated video showing him embracing an employee at a Coldplay concert has resigned. Andy Byron resigned from his job as CEO of Cincinnati-based Astronomer Inc.
Stephen Colbert gets solidarity from fellow late-night hosts after cancellation news

Stephen Colbert gets solidarity from fellow late-night hosts after cancellation news

Stephen Colbert received messages of support and affection from his fellow late-night hosts after announcing that CBS was canceling his show, “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,” next May.

Acclaimed conductor Roger Norrington dead at age 91

Roger Norrington, a conductor acclaimed for historically informed performances during more than a half-century leading orchestras in Europe and the United States, has died. He was 91. Norrington died Friday at his home, his son Tom said Saturday.
WNBA's Chicago Sky tries to protect their players on social media. Here's what that means

WNBA's Chicago Sky tries to protect their players on social media. Here's what that means

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Chicago Sky co-owner Nadia Rawlinson knew security concerns were serious.
What does one do on their last day as a ballerina? Gillian Murphy jumped off a cliff (gracefully)

What does one do on their last day as a ballerina? Gillian Murphy jumped off a cliff (gracefully)

NEW YORK (AP) — In every career, there are plenty of consequential decisions to be made. And they tend to get more consequential as time goes on.
Gene therapy maker Sarepta tells FDA it won't halt shipments despite patient deaths

Gene therapy maker Sarepta tells FDA it won't halt shipments despite patient deaths

WASHINGTON (AP) — Drugmaker Sarepta Therapeutics said late Friday it won't comply with a request from the Food and Drug Administration to halt all shipments of its gene therapy following the death of a third patient receiving one of its treatments fo
How a federal monument's new welcome center in Maine honors Native Americans

How a federal monument's new welcome center in Maine honors Native Americans

ATOP LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Maine (AP) — The founder of Burt’s Bees envisioned a tribute to Henry David Thoreau when she began buying thousands of acres of logging company land to donate for what would become the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monumen
Saskatoon riverboat owners say silt, sandbars stop plan for goodbye cruise

Saskatoon riverboat owners say silt, sandbars stop plan for goodbye cruise

SASKATOON — The owners of Saskatoon's landmark riverboat were planning to weigh anchor one final time this year, but they've been blocked by sandbars. It’s a story Mike and Joan Steckhan say goes far beyond boats and tourists.
Air quality warnings issued throughout Manitoba as wildfire smoke envelops province

Air quality warnings issued throughout Manitoba as wildfire smoke envelops province

WINNIPEG — Air quality warnings are in effect for much of Manitoba this weekend as wildfire smoke continues to linger over the region.
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