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Glamour and grit are both on show in a London exhibition of photos from Elton John's collection

Glamour and grit are both on show in a London exhibition of photos from Elton John's collection

LONDON (AP) — A new exhibition of photographs owned by Elton John is everything one might expect from a star who has a fascination with image, a love of excess and a very large budget. Understated, it isn’t.
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A greasy, monumental ritual at the Naval Academy ends after more than 2 hours

A greasy, monumental ritual at the Naval Academy ends after more than 2 hours

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — It took Naval Academy plebes two hours, 19 minutes and 11 seconds Wednesday to accomplish the ultimate in upward mobility: scaling a greased obelisk and swapping out a cup with a cap, this year with an unusual hitch.
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Fewer US overdose deaths were reported last year, but experts are still cautious

Fewer US overdose deaths were reported last year, but experts are still cautious

NEW YORK (AP) — The number of U.S. fatal overdoses fell last year, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data posted Wednesday.
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Movie Review: ‘Babes’ is a giddy, raunchy, moving and (very) gooey look at childbirth and friendship

Movie Review: ‘Babes’ is a giddy, raunchy, moving and (very) gooey look at childbirth and friendship

You know what? It’s true. They never do tell you about the placenta. Let us explain.
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Statistics Canada says manufacturing sales down 2.1% at $69.9B in March

Statistics Canada says manufacturing sales down 2.1% at $69.9B in March

OTTAWA — Manufacturing sales fell 2.1 per cent to $69.9 billion in March as sales of petroleum and coal products and motor vehicles fell, Statistics Canada said Wednesday.
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Soulful singer Michael McDonald looks back in his new memoir, 'What a Fool Believes'

Soulful singer Michael McDonald looks back in his new memoir, 'What a Fool Believes'

NEW YORK (AP) — Something stopped Michael McDonald from telling his story publicly — him. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer with multiple Grammys just didn't think he had one.
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Home sales dip in April from prior month as spring listings perk up: CREA

Home sales dip in April from prior month as spring listings perk up: CREA

The Canadian Real Estate Association says the number of homes changing hands in April fell from the previous month despite an influx of new listings hitting the market. On a month-over-month basis, CREA said home sales in April were down 1.
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Ubisoft Quebec takes lead on feudal Japan-set 'Assassin's Creed Shadows'

Ubisoft Quebec takes lead on feudal Japan-set 'Assassin's Creed Shadows'

Ubisoft's studio in Quebec City is perhaps not as established as its sibling in Montreal. Founded 27 years ago, Ubisoft Montreal is the world's largest video game studio, says Nathalie Bouchard, Ubisoft Quebec's managing director.
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CMHC reports annual pace of housing starts in April down 1% from March

CMHC reports annual pace of housing starts in April down 1% from March

OTTAWA — Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing starts in April edged down one per cent compared with March.
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'Mad Max' has lived in George Miller's head for 45 years. He's not done dreaming yet

'Mad Max' has lived in George Miller's head for 45 years. He's not done dreaming yet

CANNES, France (AP) — Only recently has George Miller realized just how influential his medical education was to the world of “Mad Max.
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