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Guitarist Mark Knopfler canceled two shows in Russia in protest over what he says is a crackdown on human rights groups in the country, as President Vladimir Putin on Friday dismissed Western criticism of his government's raids on non-governmental organization.

Massachusetts child welfare officials concluded that there is no evidence of abuse and neglect in the case of a 9-year-old rapper who drew national condemnation for appearing in sexually suggestive videos.

The Antwerp Royal Museum of Fine Arts has put those big, bold Baroque works of its famous son Peter Paul Rubens into hiding - if only for a renovation.

The Antwerp Royal Museum of Fine Arts has put those big, bold Baroque works of its famous son Peter Paul Rubens into hiding - if only for a renovation.

Gerard Depardieu again couldn't make it to trial to face drunken driving charges, but a lawyer for the combative French actor wrested yet another court date Friday.

One of the ballet world's brightest but most volatile stars has vanished, again.

Roger Ebert reviewed thousands of films over the years, influencing moviegoers across the country with his uncomplicated, yet intelligent reviews that were breezy and often quotable. Along with fellow film critic Gene Siskel, Ebert, who died on Thursday at the age of 70, created and made famous the thumbs-up, thumbs-down style of reviews. Here are excerpts of some of his memorable reviews for both film classics as well as movie duds.

The death of film critic Roger Ebert elicits wide reaction from directors, actors, fellow critics and others:

It turns out "The Last Show" wasn't the last, after all.

Prosecutors have turned down an inmate's bid to be cleared in the 1998 killing of a retired police officer, an exoneration effort championed by actor Martin Sheen.

Hillary Rodham Clinton, in a rousing speech Friday about improving the future of women across the globe, gave no hint of plans for her own future. But that didn't mean everyone in the audience wasn't thinking about it.

The TV comedy "The Office" is marking the end of its long run with a wrap party in the Pennsylvania city where it's based.

The Al Jazeera America channel says that CNN chief business correspondent Ali Velshi is coming aboard.

Ten things to remember about acclaimed film critic Roger Ebert, who died on Thursday:

On Broadway these days, there are your typical witches, princesses and crooners. What we've been missing is something colorful, something brash, safe and yet a little naughty. What we've been missing is, of course, drag queens.

Ten things to remember about acclaimed film critic Roger Ebert, who died on Thursday:

There was the prodigious mind, of course: the voluminous knowledge of film and the incisive way he could cut to the heart of what made a movie work, or not.

The death of film critic Roger Ebert elicits wide reaction from directors, actors, fellow critics and others:

Roger Ebert reviewed thousands of films over the years, influencing moviegoers across the country with his uncomplicated, yet intelligent reviews that were breezy and often quotable. Along with fellow film critic Gene Siskel, Ebert, who died on Thursday at the age of 70, created and made famous the thumbs-up, thumbs-down style of reviews. Here are excerpts of some of his memorable reviews for both film classics as well as movie duds.

Rick Ross has formally apologized for lyrics some have called pro-rape.

Queen Elizabeth II has received an honorary British Academy award in recognition of her support of British film and television.

Roger Ebert could be tough on filmmakers, but unlike many critics, he earned their respect.

Pop diva Madonna, spending her fourth day in the southern African country of Malawi on Thursday, picked up ailing children and joked with them when she visited an overcrowded children's ward in Blantyre, the country's largest city.

The pool of potential Los Angeles jurors to hear a wrongful death lawsuit filed by Michael Jackson's mother has grown to 43 after three days of questioning.

Beyonce and Jay-Z caused a big stir in Havana as they marked their fifth wedding anniversary Thursday.

Nigeria's iconic National Theatre rises out of the brackish swamps of Lagos near its islands, a massive concrete and marble structure resembling a military officer's cap and a reminder of when the West African nation had seemingly endless oil dollars to spend.

A new police report says two witnesses saw a car pull alongside a Rolls Royce driven by rapper Rick Ross earlier this year in South Florida and heard numerous gunshots fired before the car crashed into a nearby building.

Nick Carter could bring his wedding to the small screen.

Kim Kardashian: Take note.

Jerry Springer is getting another television show.