Author: Associated Press

Composer Yehudi Wyner elected president of arts academy

AP Source: George Karl to coach Kings after All-Star break

Colts release safety LaRon Landry in cost-cutting move

Patti LuPone and Michael Urie to star in ‘Shows for Days’

Rome leaders discuss 2024 bid with IOC President Bach

Leonardo expert denies authenticating ‘lost’ Leonardo

Story of ‘Duck Dynasty’ family made in to Las Vegas musical

Recruit Matt Colburn signs with Wake after Louisville snub

Bubka wants stronger anti-doping measures targeting coaches

A sign of Rio Olympics: military police security drills

Prosecutor: Ex-Marine, intoxicated, killed ‘American Sniper’

Update on the latest in sports:

World Cup ticket-scalping charges dropped against Briton

Eddie Van Halen talks immigrant roots, innovation in music

Middle school students given ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ puzzles

Jerry Tarkanian ‘still fighting’ in hospital in Las Vegas

Vigil for Tarkanian…No. 2 Cavs look for No. 22…No. 1 Kentucky edges LSU…Harden hits 40, again

Update on the latest religion news

Psychiatrist recommends release of boxer Jermain Taylor

Update on the latest in sports:

Germany returns historic books stolen from Italian libraries

Usain Bolt to run 100m in Paris Diamond League in July

Poll says Pennsylvanians want to see Paterno statue restored

Kentucky goes to 24-0…Harden clicks for 40 against Suns

Here is the latest South Carolina sports news from The Associated Press

Latest South Carolina sports

Hugh Jackman prepared heavier Australian accent for new film

Update on the latest in sports:

Toledo wins 6th straight, defeats Buffalo 92-88

Comedy Central says Jon Stewart leaving ‘The Daily Show’

NBC suspends Brian Williams as managing editor and anchor of ‘Nightly News’ for 6 months

Chapel Hill police say 3 people shot to death in condominium

Liberace piano unscathed after snow-laden roof caves in

Bucks are an NBA surprise approaching All-Star break

Monmouth Park hires Frank Mirahmadi as track announcer

Mavs crossing fingers on injuries to Chandler, Ellis, Rondo

Pirates pitcher Vance Worley wins arbitration hearing

Dorsett played football ‘not knowing’ dementia would result

Mets minor leaguer Tim Peterson suspended 80 games for PED

Jolie opens UK academic center studying women in conflict

Actor Vince Vaughn named grand marshal for Daytona 500

New baseball in college game expected to help hitters

Wolves acquire Adreian Payne from Hawks for 1st-round pick

Lawyer says Bieber is making progress on probation terms

Rockets’ Beverley replaces Wizards’ Wall at skills challenge

Convicted man seeks records in notorious molestation case

Raonic prevails in tight three-setter in Rotterdam

Second charge filed against Baltimore Ravens security chief

Bill Cosby cancels Feb. 21 appearance in Pittsburgh

Buffalo Bills’ Dareus to stand trial for alleged car race

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