Harvard says it’s removed human skin from binding of 19th century book

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Comedian Kevin Hart joins an elite group honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American humor

[ad_1] WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — Kevin Hart, who rose from the open mics and comedy…

Laurent de Brunhoff, ‘Babar’ heir and author, dies at age 98

[ad_1] NEW YORK — NEW YORK (AP) — “Babar” author Laurent de Brunhoff, who revived his…

Byron Janis, renowned American classical pianist who overcame debilitating arthritis, dies at 95

[ad_1] NEW YORK — Byron Janis, a renowned American concert pianist and composer who broke barriers…

Actor Pierce Brosnan pleads guilty to walking in Yellowstone park thermal area, must pay $1,500

[ad_1] MAMMOTH, Wyo. — Pierce Brosnan, whose fictitious movie character James Bond has been in hot…

Richard Lewis, comedian known for his neurotic, stream-of-consciousness act and ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ role, dies at 76

[ad_1] Richard Lewis, comedian known for his neurotic, stream-of-consciousness act and ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ role, dies…

Woman killed during a celebration of Chiefs’ Super Bowl win to be remembered at funeral

[ad_1] KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Kansas City area DJ who was killed during a celebration…

An unusual criminal case over handwritten lyrics to ‘Hotel California’ goes to trial Wednesday

[ad_1] NEW YORK — A curious criminal case involving handwritten lyrics to the classic rock megahit…

Wayne Kramer, late guitarist of rock band MC5, also leaves legacy of bringing music to prisons

[ad_1] LOS ANGELES — The tributes that poured in following Wayne Kramer’s death last week came…

Jon Stewart changed late-night comedy once. Can he have a second act in different times?

[ad_1] NEW YORK — As host of “The Daily Show” from 1999 to 2015, Jon Stewart…