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Lithgow to return to Broadway in a Roald Dahl play that’s not for kids

NEW YORK (AP) — John Lithgow is returning to Broadway in a play that might change the way we read bedtime stories to our kids. The two-time Tony Award-winner will star as Roald Dahl in “Giant,” which explores accusations of antisemitism against the beloved writer of “Charlie and the ...

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A fisherman casts a line into the Ohio River from a sandbar that has formed at the confluence of the Ohio and Muskingum rivers in Marietta. If you have a recent photo that showcases the beauty of the Mid-Ohio Valley, submit it to Art Smith at asmith@mariettatimes.com for possible inclusion ...

Tramell Tillman makes Emmys history with his ‘Severance’ win

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tramell Tillman is the first Black man to win an Emmy for outstanding supporting actor in a drama series for his role in “Severance.” Tillman spoke backstage Sunday about the “beautiful work” that scores of Black actors have done before him, including the late ...

Arthur Sze is appointed U.S. poet laureate as the Library of Congress faces challenges

(AP) — At a time when its leadership is in question and its mission challenged, the Library of Congress has named a new U.S. poet laureate, the much-honored author and translator Arthur Sze. The library announced Monday that the 74-year-old Sze had been appointed to a one-year term, starting this fall. The author of 12 poetry collections and recipient last year of a lifetime achievement award from the library, he succeeds Ada Limón, who had served for three years. Previous laureates also include Joy Harjo, Louise Glück and Billy Collins. Speaking during a recent Zoom interview ...