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By GARY GERARD HAMILTON Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A Biblical series reaching No. 1 on a major streaming service may seem as unlikely as a shepherd boy killing a 9-foot giant with a single stone from his slingshot. But Michael Iskander demonstrates that believing in something can turn the seemingly impossible into reality.

By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — To make bread, you need flour, water, salt and, usually, a rising agent, like yeast. To break bread, CNN has enlisted someone special — Tony Shalhoub. The Broadway and “Monk” star enters the crowded field of celebrity travel hosts this fall with “Breaking Bread,” which

By MICHAEL R. SISAK and LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex crimes trial involved testimony from 34 witnesses. They included Combs’ ex-girlfriends Cassie and Jane, who said he forced them into drug-fueled sex marathons, a sex worker they knew as “The Punisher,” personal assistants who said they witnessed violence,

By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The trade group for U.S. book publishers is honoring a dissident Russian house for its battle against censorship and oppression. The Association of American Publishers announced Friday that it was presenting its annual International Freedom to Publish Award to Freedom Letters and its founder, Georgy

By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Carlos King is the face of Black unscripted storytelling without ever needing to be the star of his hit shows. Dubbed by fans and peers as the King of Reality TV, the Detroit-born producer has built franchises that travel beyond the coasts. His “Love

By THOMAS ADAMSON AP Fashion Writer PARIS (AP) — Issey Miyake ’s spring 2026 show at Paris Fashion Week posed a question: what if clothing were alive? Booming electronics inside the Centre Pompidou venue Friday accompanied an opening of crisp monochrome shirts and high-waisted trousers, shoulders drawn upward into a compact line, as if shrugging

By MELINA WALLING Associated Press Maggie Baird says her vegan cinnamon rolls are a family favorite — including to her children, who happen to be the world-famous musicians Billie Eilish and Finneas. Growing up, Baird stopped eating meat in part because she felt connected to animals. Her commitment grew as she learned about the environmental

By The Associated Press For more than two decades, Sean “Diddy” Combs was one of hip-hop’s most nimble entrepreneurs, spinning his hitmaking talents into a broad business empire that included a record label, a fashion brand, a TV network, deals with liquor companies and a key role in a reality TV show. Then he was

By SAM McNEIL Associated Press LUXEMBOURG (AP) — Grand Duke Guillaume swore an oath to ascend to the throne of Luxembourg on Friday in a traditional ceremony attended by royals and European heads of state. Church bells rang out just before hundreds crowded outside the Grand Palace began chanting “Guillaume, Guillaume!” as the new grand