The Carpenters sold more than 30 million records with the irresistible combination of her soft-rock contralto and her brother’s lush arrangements.

The song was so popular that the title became its own idiom. The Carpenters caressed "Rainy Days And Mondays" to soft-rock perfection.

In 1981, the band Blondie topped the Billboard charts with the song “Rapture.” The song hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on March 28, 1981, and stayed there for two weeks. The song, written by ...

The conflict in Iran may give Moscow a short-term boost economically and in Ukraine. But it has also shown the limits of Russia’s partnerships. By Paul Sonne The Feb. 28 school strike in Minab, which ...

Over the past five years, Volkswagen and Toyota have been top contenders for global automotive leader. Toyota sales comprised more than 10 million of the roughly 86 million cars sold worldwide in 2023 ...

US says it is facilitating Mideast charter flights for Americans amid criticism over Iran The United States said on Tuesday it has started facilitating charter flights from a number of countries in ...

Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play: Daniel Davis was nominated but did not win. 1982 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play: Mia Dillon was ...

Outstanding Actress in a Play: Elizabeth Taylor was nominated but did not win. 1981 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play: Tom Aldredge was nominated but did not win.

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Original guitarist Randy Bachman and singer-keyboardist Burton Cummings promise a setlist of about 20 songs that includes all the hits.

Trucks are lined up along Interstate 80 during a storm on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 in Truckee Calif. (AP Photos/Brooke Hess-Homeier) ...