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Len Deighton, author of bestselling spy thrillers, dead at 97

LONDON (AP) — Len Deighton, a prolific writer whose tough, stylish spy thrillers featured on bestseller lists for decades, has died. He was 97. Deighton’s literary agent, Tim Bates, said he died Sunday. No cause of death was given. London-born Deighton had huge success in 1962 with his first novel, “The IPCRESS File.” The story of a secret agent confronted with duplicity and bureaucracy from his own side while investigating a Soviet kidnap ring, it went on to sell millions of copies and was adapted into a 1965 film starring Michael Caine.  His other thrillers included “Funeral in Berlin,” “Billion-Dollar Brain” and “Berlin Game.” Deighton also wrote nonfiction history books and several cookbooks that he illustrated himself.

Lukas prizes honor books on homelessness, the US Census and ancient India

NEW YORK (AP) — Books on homelessness, the U.S. Census and ancient India are among this year’s winners of prizes handed out by the J. Anthony Lukas Project, named for the late author and investigative journalist. The winners were announced Tuesday by the project’s administrators, the Columbia Journalism School and the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University. Jeff Hobbs’ “Seeking Shelter” won the Lukas Book Prize. The Mark Lynton Prize for history was given to William Dalrymple’s “The Golden Road: How Ancient India Transformed the World.” The awards were established in 1998.

Oscars postmortem: Showrunner on Conan, the tie and biggest moments

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Oscars showrunner Raj Kapoor says the day after the telecast feels surreal and exhausting, but he feels proud of the live show. On Monday, he told The Associated Press that producers plan hard but always expect surprises. He points to the rare tie in live-action short, and says Kumail Nanjiani got a quick heads-up and handled it smoothly. Kapoor also says Conan O’Brien’s reactions can look unscripted because he thrives on improv. He explains that timing forces tough cuts. He says the in memoriam aimed to land emotionally, and he credits over 700 crew members.

In win for 'One Battle After Another,' the Oscars meet an anxious moment

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A horde of children chased Conan O’Brien onto the Dolby Theatre stage in the opening moments of the 98th Academy Awards, and throughout an Oscar ceremony that saw “One Battle After Another” win best picture, it was like they never left. A queasy future, both immediate and for generations to come, pervaded over an Academy Award shadowed by war, political turmoil and whatever might happen to the movies in an A.I.-supercharged tomorrow. These were the high anxiety Oscars. At almost every moment, they seemed to be trying to rally a little optimism despite omnipresent storm clouds.

Behind the scenes at the Oscars: What you didn’t see on camera

LOS ANGELES (AP) — There’s the Oscars you see on television and the one that takes place off camera. During commercial breaks, it can be a race to catch up with, congratulate and possibly console the peers around you. It can also be a time to run to the famed lobby bar and really be out of sight. Among the off-camera moments The Associated Press saw at the 98th Academy Awards: Kate Hudson joining Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell at the bar, supporting actor nominee Jacob Elordi taking his mom, arm in arm, to a bar, and Emma Stone losing a diamond ring in her dress. After an assist from another guest, the dress and ring were saved.

Burgers, cocktails, sparkly new duds: Oscar winners, losers and guests hit the after-parties

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Once the Oscar telecast ends, the partying starts. After the Governors Ball, some Oscar attendees headed to the more exclusive Vanity Fair party at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Organizers say attendees were greeted by 10,000 yellow orchids, according to organizers. The menu ranged from Mediterranean sea bass and grilled ribeye to Domino’s pizza and In-N-Out burgers. On his way in, host Conan O'Brien said it was a challenge to keep Oscar jokes fresh and topical. Jane Fonda spoke passionately about the First Amendment. Oscar-winning sound editor Gwendolyn Yates Whittle spoke about a victory with especially deep meaning.

Key Oscar moments: Paul Thomas Anderson and Amy Madigan wins, outstanding songs and sad goodbyes

Paul Thomas Anderson won big at the Oscars with “One Battle After Another” but “Sinners” also landed major wins. But in the shadow of those big movies, actor Amy Madigan ended a 40-year wait between nomination and winning for “Weapons,” and the show honored Rob Reiner and Robert Redford in a long in memoriam section. Anderson, one of the most respected filmmakers of his generation, finally won an Oscar. Then he won another. Then he won the biggest one. There were also two stunning musical performances — “I Lied to You” from “Sinners” and “Golden” from “KPop Demon Hunters.”

Kennedy Center votes to shut down operations for 2 years and names a new president

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Kennedy Center’s board of directors has voted to shut down operations for two years following this summer’s July 4 celebrations. The widely expected decision comes in the wake of numerous resignations and cancellations during President Donald Trump’s second term, although Trump himself has cited the need for repairs as a reason for the closure. The board also voted on Monday to install Matt Floca as CEO and executive director. He replaces Trump ally Richard Grenell, who oversaw far-reaching changes at the venue that prompted an outcry from many artists and exacerbated the operation’s financial challenges.

'One Battle After Another' triumphs at 98th Academy Awards in coronation for Paul Thomas Anderson

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” has been crowned best picture at the 98th Academy Awards. Jessie Buckley won best actress and Michael B. Jordan won best actor at the 98th Academy Awards. After a lionized career stretching back three decades, Paul Thomas Anderson won his first Oscar for best director, a long-in-coming coronation for the “One Battle After Another” filmmaker. “Sinners” cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw has made Oscar history, becoming the first female director of photography to win the award in the 98 year history of the Academy Awards. Paul Thomas Anderson and Ryan Coogler won their first Oscars and moving tributes were paid to Robert Redford, Diane Keaton and Rob Reiner at the 98th Academy Awards.