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National Zoo extends panda deal with China through 2023

WASHINGTON (AP) — The National Zoo has struck a new extension of its longstanding agreement with the Chinese government that will keep the zoo's iconic giant pandas in Washington for another three years.

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America's biggest dog show moves to ABC under AKC-ESPN deal

NEW YORK (AP) — The biggest dog show in the country is about to bark at a much bigger audience.

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AP's song of the year: Keedron Bryant's 'I Just Wanna Live'

NEW YORK (AP) — The top 10 songs of the year by Associated Press Music Editor Mesfin Fekadu (a playlist …

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Indian couple help traditional artisans get back to business

NEW DELHI (AP) — “Sanjhi,” the ancient Indian art of paper-cutting using nature-inspired motifs, is how Ram Soni puts food …

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New this week: Jingle Ball 2020 & 2 doses of Meryl Streep

Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms …

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Audible enlists Waithe, Gladwell to help find new talent

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lena Waithe and Malcolm Gladwell will join several influencers on an advisory board for Audible to …

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'The Undoing' creator lured back to network TV for 'Big Sky'

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Writer-producer David E. Kelley gifted network TV with three decades of hits, including “Ally McBeal,” “The …

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NY Philharmonic musicians agree to 4 years of wage cuts

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Philharmonic, silenced from performances at Lincoln Center since March by the coronavirus pandemic, …

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Q&A: Soderbergh on his 'boat movie' & the blockbuster's fate

NEW YORK (AP) — Steven Soderbergh calls it “the boat movie” even though he’s not supposed to call it “the …

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Longtime National Spelling Bee director steps down

The longtime executive director of the Scripps National Spelling Bee has stepped down.

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Obama, Patti Smith among PEN America honorees

NEW YORK (AP) — Artists, activists and a former president gathered online for PEN America's annual gala, held virtually this …

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Al Michaels voted Frick winner for baseball’s Hall of Fame

NEW YORK (AP) — Al Michaels refers to his lack of baseball for much of his career “the one regret …

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Fans, Ono, bandmates mark 40 years since John Lennon's death

NEW YORK (AP) — Fans remembered John Lennon with flowers, candles and songs Tuesday, the 40th anniversary of the former …

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'B.A.P.S.' star Natalie Desselle Reid dies at 53

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Natalie Desselle Reid, who starred alongside Halle Berry in the 1997 film “B.A.P.S.” and on the …

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With traditional venues shut, Berlin artists take to streets

BERLIN (AP) — With theaters and concert halls shuttered to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, some Berlin artists are …

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