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It’s 1980 in Zimbabwe, formerly known as Rhodesia, and a war rages, while a high-stakes election could change this country forever. For 7-year-old Bobo (Lexi Venter), life continues on at her white English family’s rural farm, where she’s grown accustomed to their military escorts for trips to town, and that she’s not allowed in her parents’ bedroom at night, lest they mistake her for a “terrorist” and shoot her.

There are few types of food, let alone sweets, that everyone can agree on. But if I had to pick one with widespread, if not universal, appeal, it would be rustic, nostalgic and casual baked fruit desserts. You know the kind: best served warm, ideally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and easily made with whatever fruit you have around.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My parents decided to throw us a housewarming party – the day after we moved our family of five into a new home. They invited some people around town who’d known me as a kid. They also invited my friends, and then asked them to invite more people. And they brought their own snacks.

Seen online as a Thai food blogger, Spokane cook Suwanee Lennon landed a spot among eight contestants in "The Great American Recipe" on PBS. Raised until age 13 in a leprosy village in Thailand, Lennon shares Thai cuisine on her blog, Simply Suwanee. The PBS show is scheduled locally at 6 p.m. Friday, with weekly segments through August 15.

Tucked away in the back of the Hayden Super 1 Shopping Center is the Village Bakery. Its four-year presence has been a rock of strength and acceptance for the special needs community, providing meaningful employment and hands-on training.

A multilayered dip with eye-catching appeal is always an attention grabber at a gathering, drawing everyone to it. And it carries a conversation-starting spirit of discovery, because while each layer is visible, the best way to find out what they’re made of is to dig in and explore.

SEATTLE – Nothing says “summer” more than a camping trip with friends or enjoying an outdoor concert. At the storied Gorge Amphitheatre, thousands of people do both each year. Located about two hours southeast from Seattle along the Columbia River Gorge, you can enjoy everything from country music to electronic dance beats, while staying at one of several campsites on the grounds.

To any Heart fans in Seattle gearing up for a summer road trip to see the band at the Gorge Amphitheatre next month, don’t sweat getting that oil change.

Between streaming services and superhero blockbusters, the way we watch and think about movies has changed dramatically over the past 25 years. But through that period of upheaval, which films have truly stood the test of time?

After Bret Michaels canceled his July 5 concert at the Spokane Tribe Casino, he announced Tuesday that he has rescheduled his show for Oct. 4.

Iconic hard rockers Ozzy Osbourne and Axl Rose met for the first time over the weekend. The encounter left both singers starstruck. “My first time meeting Axl Rose, at my age you don’t get to meet many legends,” Osbourne captioned a photo of himself with the Guns N’ Roses frontman posted to Instagram Monday. “Seriously an utter gentleman.” The overdue introduction came after Osbourne’s band ...

Dear Doctors: I want to know more about how exercising gives you a better chance of recovering from colon cancer. I’ve been trying to help my brother-in-law, who just got diagnosed. He doesn’t exercise, and I hope this might motivate him. He’s only 42, and we are all surprised by this diagnosis.

Dear Annie: My daughter recently got engaged, and while I want to be happy for her, I have serious concerns about her fiance. He’s moody and dismissive, and I’ve seen him speak to her in ways that feel demeaning. She brushes it off and says I’m being overly sensitive. I don’t want to ruin our relationship, but I’m struggling to stay silent when I see red flags.

Drummer Matt Cameron announced on social media Monday he was leaving Pearl Jam after 27 years with the legendary rock band.

Dinosaurs ruled the box office once again this weekend as “Jurassic World Rebirth” hauled in a strong $147.3 million domestically over the five-day Fourth of July period to kick off what industry insiders hope will be an impressive month at movie theaters.

Dear Annie: I recently hosted a small dinner party at my home for a few close friends – just six of us, gathered around the table for what I hoped would be a relaxing evening of good food and conversation. I spent the day preparing a nice meal, setting the table with care and making sure everything felt warm and welcoming. But one guest, my friend “Carla,” spent most of the night glued to her phone.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I live in a place where many cultures and nationalities abound. When I was at a restaurant with friends the other day, we were served by a comely waitress.

Colin Campbell was driving with his wife, Gail Lerner, and their two teens along Highway 62 near Morongo Valley, California, when a drunk driver going 90 miles an hour struck their car.

Growing up in the 1970s, I shared dinner with the crew of the USS Enterprise. It was a weekly tradition in our household. Each Saturday evening, all six of us sat huddled together at the kitchen table, our collective eyes fixated on a small black and white television set as we watched Captain James T. Kirk and his bridge comrades do battle with Klingons, Gorns and doomsday machines.