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Solar eclipse expected to bring largest tourist crowd in Niagara Falls history: mayor

Solar eclipse expected to bring largest tourist crowd in Niagara Falls history: mayor

The chance to observe a natural celestial spectacle alongside one of the Seven Wonders of North America is expected to draw about a million people to Niagara Falls, Ont.
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15 years later, Winstead recalls 'Scott Pilgrim' shoot: 'Toronto was our playground'

15 years later, Winstead recalls 'Scott Pilgrim' shoot: 'Toronto was our playground'

TORONTO — Just like the evil movie exes who can't get over her "Scott Pilgrim" alter ego Ramona Flowers, Mary Elizabeth Winstead can't get over Toronto. It's been 15 years since the North Carolina-born actor shot cult film “Scott Pilgrim vs.
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UK counterterrorism police investigate an attack on an Iranian TV presenter outside his London home

UK counterterrorism police investigate an attack on an Iranian TV presenter outside his London home

LONDON (AP) — British counterterrorism police are investigating the stabbing of an Iranian television presenter outside his home in London as concern grows over threats to a Farsi-language satellite news channel long critical of Iran’s theocratic gov
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China’s gambling hub of Macao holds its final horse race, ending a tradition of over 40 years

China’s gambling hub of Macao holds its final horse race, ending a tradition of over 40 years

MACAO (AP) — After more than 40 years, Macao’s horse racing track hosted its final races on Saturday, bringing an end to the sport in the city famous for its massive casinos.
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Hours to make and seconds to destroy, Holy Week flower carpets are a labor of love in Guatemala

Hours to make and seconds to destroy, Holy Week flower carpets are a labor of love in Guatemala

ANTIGUA, Guatemala (AP) — Overnight before the Holy Week processions pass in front of his house, Luis Álvarez works with two dozen family members and friends to create an elaborate, 115-foot-long (35-meter-long) carpet out of colored sawdust on the s
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Is this real? AI ramps up risk of April Fools' Day foul-ups for corporate brands

Is this real? AI ramps up risk of April Fools' Day foul-ups for corporate brands

Rebranding as “Voltswagen.” Shutting down Trader Joe’s. Emailing confirmation of a $750 food delivery. The range of April Fools’ Day marketing pranks gone awry is as varied as their reception.
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Woman in Northern Ireland finds people who can understand her — in Newfoundland

Woman in Northern Ireland finds people who can understand her — in Newfoundland

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Whitney McCullough says she has always felt like people outside her home of Banbridge, Northern Ireland, need subtitles to decipher her accent and slang.
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A big airline is relaxing its pet policy to let owners bring the companion and a rolling carry-on

A big airline is relaxing its pet policy to let owners bring the companion and a rolling carry-on

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — American Airlines is relaxing part of its pet policy to let owners bring their companion and a full-size carry-on bag into the cabin.
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Doris Kearns Goodwin and Laurie Anderson to receive medals from American Academy of Arts and Letters

Doris Kearns Goodwin and Laurie Anderson to receive medals from American Academy of Arts and Letters

NEW YORK (AP) — Doris Kearns Goodwin, Laurie Anderson and the president of the Harlem School of the Arts, James C. Horton, are being honored by the American Academy of Arts and Letters.
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What we know about the Baltimore bridge collapse

What we know about the Baltimore bridge collapse

BALTIMORE — A cargo ship rammed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge , causing the span to collapse and presumably killing six construction workers.
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