San Antonio remembers Conjunto musician Rodolfo Lopez, dead at 83

The Conjunto Heritage Taller co-founder learned to play late in life, and it took him all over the world. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio music community is mourning the loss of Conjunto Heritage Taller co-founder Rodolfo S Lopez. The 83-year-old died of lung cancer on Saturday, September 23. Though his twelve-string guitar has gone silent, … Read more

$1.04 billion Powerball jackpot tempts players to brave long odds

DES MOINES, Iowa – An estimated $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot will be up for grabs Monday night, tempting players to spend a couple dollars on a long shot at instant riches. The prize is the world’s ninth-largest lottery prize behind earlier drawings of Powerball and Mega Millions, the other nearly nationwide lottery game. The jackpot … Read more

Selma Blair helps White House salute landmark disability legislation

WASHINGTON – Actor and disability rights advocate Selma Blair on Monday helped President Joe Biden mark the legacy of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act, displaying a touch of the comedic timing that made her a star in Hollywood hits like “Legally Blonde” and “Cruel Intentions.” Blair, who was diagnosed with multiple … Read more

Vuitton transforms Paris with a playful spectacle of color, stars and history

PARIS – It was more than just another fashion show in the City of Lights. Louis Vuitton’s latest extravaganza on Paris’ most famous street, the avenue des Champs-Elysées, transformed an iconic 19th-century Art Nouveau space into an evolving artwork. As guests entered, they encountered an ephemeral installation — a vast, expanding balloon structure that melded … Read more