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‘ER’ creator Michael Crichton’s estate sues Warner Bros. over upcoming hospital drama ‘The Pitt’

‘ER’ creator Michael Crichton’s estate sues Warner Bros. over upcoming hospital drama ‘The Pitt’

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The estate of Michael Crichton , who wrote the screenplay for what became the pilot episode of “ER,” has sued Warner Bros.
Judge says she suspects a cover-up of the true source of bail funds for man charged in Tupac killing

Judge says she suspects a cover-up of the true source of bail funds for man charged in Tupac killing

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A judge on Tuesday again rejected a request to free an ailing former Los Angeles-area gang leader ahead of his murder trial in the 1996 killing of hip-hop star Tupac Shakur, saying she suspects a cover-up related to the source of the
B.C. brings in 'bell-to-bell' school phone ban, as new access rules target protesters

B.C. brings in 'bell-to-bell' school phone ban, as new access rules target protesters

VANCOUVER — Cellphone use will be restricted in all British Columbia school districts when pupils return next week, as the province becomes the latest to curtail the use of the devices by students.
Opera Philadelphia cuts all tickets to $11 in 'pick your price' model, hoping to widen audience

Opera Philadelphia cuts all tickets to $11 in 'pick your price' model, hoping to widen audience

Opera Philadelphia is lowering all tickets to $11 under new general director Anthony Roth Costanzo, establishing a “pick your price” model aimed at widening the company’s audience.
Calgary water use outpaces cap on first full day of new restrictions

Calgary water use outpaces cap on first full day of new restrictions

CALGARY — Taps may run dry and firefighters could encounter empty hydrants if residents don't shape up and abide by renewed water restrictions, Calgary's mayor warned Tuesday.
Stock market today: Dow Jones Industrial Average inches up to another record high in mixed trading

Stock market today: Dow Jones Industrial Average inches up to another record high in mixed trading

Wall Street notched another record high Tuesday, even as major stock indexes barely budged after a listless day of trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 9 points, or less than 0.
Disbarred celebrity lawyer Tom Girardi found guilty of stealing millions from his clients

Disbarred celebrity lawyer Tom Girardi found guilty of stealing millions from his clients

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Disbarred celebrity lawyer Tom Girardi was convicted Tuesday of embezzling tens of millions of dollars from his clients, including several with severe physical injuries and families of people killed in accidents.
In history of Canadian rail shutdowns, echoes of some current sticking points

In history of Canadian rail shutdowns, echoes of some current sticking points

MONTREAL — On a sweltering Thursday 51 years ago, a group of striking railroaders stormed Parliament. For nearly an hour on Aug.
S&P/TSX composite down Tuesday, U.S. markets move higher ahead of Nvidia earnings

S&P/TSX composite down Tuesday, U.S. markets move higher ahead of Nvidia earnings

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index moved lower on Tuesday, weighed down by energy stocks as oil prices retreated, while U.S. markets inched higher and the Dow added a few points to Monday's record high. U.S.
What to know about the Oropouche virus, also known as sloth fever

What to know about the Oropouche virus, also known as sloth fever

NEW YORK (AP) — More than 20 people returning to the U.S. from Cuba have been infected with a virus transmitted by bugs in recent months, federal health officials said Tuesday. They all had Oropouche virus disease , also known as sloth fever.
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