Arts and Entertainment

National Spelling Bee reflects the economic success and cultural impact of immigrants from India

‘Furiosa,’ ‘Garfield’ lead slowest Memorial Day box office in decades

Globe-trotting archeologist who drew comparisons to Indiana Jones has died

US independent booksellers continued to expand in 2023

Richard Sherman, who with his brother penned classic Disney tunes, dies

Hundreds in Peru mark Clown Day

US rapper Nicki Minaj freed after Netherlands arrest

‘Anora’ wins Cannes Film Festival’s top honor

All-women rock band jams out as conservative Saudi society loosens up

France’s secularism increasingly struggling with schools, integration

Thai American soccer player dazzles on the pitch

Documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, who skewered fast food industry, dies at 53

‘The Apprentice,’ about a young Donald Trump, premieres in Cannes

Cannes film follows Egypt feminists on brink of adulthood

California Disneyland character, parade performers vote to join labor union

‘Civil War’ declares victory at box office

Cameroon opens museum honoring oldest sub-Saharan kingdom

Coachella heavy on indie rock nostalgia, Taylor Swift buzz

As many cities sour on hosting Olympics, Salt Lake City’s enthusiasm endures

US newsman who created no-frills PBS newscast dies

Eleanor Coppola, matriarch of a filmmaking family, dies at 87

Argentinian’s tiny invention changed pizza delivery forever

Clouds gather over Japan’s ambitious Osaka World Expo

Cambodia’s relocation of people from UNESCO site raises concerns

Track and field gold medalists to receive $50,000 at Paris Olympics

Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid al-Fitr in the shadow of Gaza’s misery

Cambodia investigates YouTubers’ abuse of monkeys at Angkor UNESCO site

Vatican’s top diplomat visits Vietnam, looks to normalize relations

Clarence ‘Frogman’ Henry, R&B singer of 1956 hit ‘Ain’t Got No Home,’ dies

‘Godzilla x Kong’ maintains box-office dominion in second weekend

West Virginia University student union says fight against program cuts not over

In coliseum of American over-the-topness, WrestleMania stands alone

Morocco hosts one of Africa’s first exhibitions of Cuban art

Chinese Indonesian Muslims find haven in Lautze Mosque

‘Godzilla x Kong’ Roars to $80 Million Box Office Debut

Warhol Portrait of Mao Goes Missing, College Seeks Return ‘No Questions Asked’

Pope Francis Presides Over Easter Sunday Mass

Pope Presides Over Easter Vigil, Delivers 10-Minute Homily

US Powerball Jackpot Jumps to $975 Million

Vatican Confirms Pope Will Preside Over Easter Vigil

Brittney Griner Reaches Deal to Return to Mercury

Why Many Christians Will Wake Before Sunrise to Celebrate Easter

Historian Goodwin, Musician Anderson to Get Academy of Arts and Letters Medals

Pope Leads Good Friday Service Ahead of Colosseum Procession

Louis Gossett Jr, 1st Black Man to Win Supporting Actor Oscar, Dies at 87

Hijab-Wearing Players in NCAA Tournament Hope to Inspire Others

‘Oppenheimer’ Finally Premieres in Japan to Mixed Reactions, High Emotions

French Parliament Moves Forward With Ban on Hair Discrimination

Finalists Named for First Women’s Nonfiction Prize

Prosecutor Seeks 2-1/2-Year Jail Term for Spain’s Ex-Soccer Chief Rubiales Over Kiss

India Celebrates Holi, Hindu Festival of Color That Marks Reawakening of Spring

‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ Tops Box Office With $45.2M

Malinin Takes Men’s World Figure Skating Crown in Record Performance

Laurent De Brunhoff, ‘Babar’ Heir, Author, Dies at Age 98

Acclaimed Italian Pianist Maurizio Pollini Dies at 82

New England Men’s Soccer Shirt Causes Stir With Recolored Flag

French Bulldogs Remain Most Popular US Breed in New Rankings

Ohtani Brings Koreans, Japanese Together at MLB Opener in Seoul

‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ No. 1 at Box Office for Second Week

It’s March Madness, More People Can Legally Bet on Basketball Games