BERLIN – German authorities said Saturday that they have recovered a significant part of the 18th-century treasures stolen from Dresden’s Green Vault museum in a spectacular break-in more than three years ago. Prosecutors and police said in a statement that they secured 31 items in Berlin overnight, including “several pieces that appear to be complete.” … Read more
LOS ANGELES – Megan Thee Stallion ‘s former close friend and assistant said in a recorded interview played for jurors Friday that she saw rapper Tory Lanez fire a gun at Megan’s feet. The interview with prosecutors from September was played at Lanez’s Los Angeles assault trial after Kelsey Harris said on the stand Wednesday … Read more
MEXICO CITY – The opening credits of “Wakanda Forever” fittingly say “introducing Tenoch Huerta.” What an introduction it’s been. Huerta’s role as Namor in the “Black Panther” sequel has wowed audiences, catapulting him onto the global stage and sparking conversations about race and identity, both in his native Mexico and abroad. It’s also led to … Read more
They worked hard, with the rewards coming slowly but surely. Then something came along — often a key role or sometimes a cluster, maybe an album — and it all became next-level, a shift triggering where-did-you-come-from vibes. That describes most of this year’s nine Associated Press’ Breakthrough Entertainers of the Year, a class of talent … Read more
There’s a moment in the new Netflix series “ The Recruit,” starring Noah Centineo, when his character, Owen, finds himself in the middle of a shootout. As he ducks from a hail of bullets, Owen recognizes one of the people working for the other side as a woman he met in a bar. He momentarily … Read more
TANZANIA – Angelina Jolie and the United Nations’ refugee agency are parting ways after more than two decades. In a joint statement issued Friday, the actress and the agency announced she was “moving on” from her role as the agency’s special envoy “to engage on a broader set of humanitarian and human rights issues.” “I … Read more
This contest is just about as even as you can get — the Roadrunners are ranked #22 and the Troy Trojans are ranked #23. Both teams are on 10-game win streaks. If you’re looking to cheer on the ‘Runners, you can check out one of the several watch parties happening across town. Here’s the list: … Read more