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Today in History

By The Associated Press May. 29, 2021 12:00 AM EDT
Today in History Today is Saturday, May 29, the 149th day of 2021. There are 216 days left in the year. Today’s...

FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2019 file photo, Travis Scott performs during Day 2 of Music Midtown in Atlanta. In April 2021, Scott was honored for his work as one of five recipients of the inaugural RAD impact awards. Scott plans to give “several” scholarships to HBCU students with the funds. (Photo by Paul R. Giunta/Invision/AP, File)
Travis Scott casts a philanthropic eye toward HBCU students

By Haleluya Hadero Apr. 27, 2021 09:24 AM EDT

This image released by A24 shows John Magaro in a scene from the film "First Cow." The film was nominated for best feature by the Independent Film Spirit Awards. (Allyson Riggs/A24 via AP)
'Never Rarely' tops Spirit Awards, 'Da 5 Bloods' leads NBRs

By Jake Coyle Jan. 26, 2021 12:04 PM EST

FILE - This Sept. 18, 2016 file photo shows the main stage during the 68th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles. The 72nd Emmy Awards awards will be conducted remotely and air on ABC with Jimmy Kimmel as host. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)
Virtual Emmys: Less walking, talking, but beware the Wi-Fi

By Lynn Elber Aug. 20, 2020 03:41 PM EDT

This image released by Pop TV shows, from left, Annie Murphy, Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara and Dan Levy from the series "Schitt's Creek." Nominations for the Emmy Awards will be announced on Tuesday, July 28.(Pop TV via AP)
'Watchmen' leads charge for Emmy nominations relevance

By Lynn Elber Jul. 28, 2020 12:01 AM EDT

FILE - In this June 30, 2019, file photo, marchers carry signs with historical LGBTQ figures during the Queer Liberation March in New York. This year's Pride events were supposed to be a blowout as LGBTQ people the world over marked the 50th anniversary of the first parade to celebrate what were then the initial small steps in their ability to live openly, and to advocate for bigger victories. Now, Pride is largely taking a backseat, having been driven to the internet by the coronavirus pandemic and now by calls for racial equality that were renewed by the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis at the hands of police. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
LGBTQ Pride at 50: Focus shifts amid pandemic, racial unrest

By Jeff Mcmillan Jun. 25, 2020 07:53 AM EDT