Carson, who was awarded the Literature prize on Thursday, was denied tenure when teaching at the university in the 1980s, leading social media users to mock a congratulatory message.

The Giller Prize annually recognizes the best in Canadian fiction. The five authors shortlisted are Tara Gereaux, Michelle Good, Nicholas Herring, Nazanine Hozar and Patmeena Sabit.

Dozens of laboratory workers have been quarantined as Russian officials face accusations of withholding information about a suspected outbreak in Siberia

Adam Seelig   Easi- er to serve breakfast than break serve at such critical moments when nerves creep in re- gardless of the strawber- ries cream’s got lactic acid

Josephine LoRe   After the castle and steep stairs where Afonso tipped the crown from his queen mother’s head to become first king of Portugal After the plaque now bubbled with rust inst…

Theatre told that Facebook and Instagram filter out ads mentioning ‘social topics’ such as civil rights or feminism

Nevada-Jane Arlow   i recognized you first as the queen of love and magic when you slept upon the dutch u-boat flippers crossed, all pretty-like. befitting of a lady sleep and rest, that rest …

The case stems from a violent anti-ICE protest, but critics say the government's prosecution threatens First Amendment rights.

Dave Hickey   On mornings immaculate with fog, Marlene clicks the scissor door open, which disappears inwards, like exhausted caregivers everywhere. My daughter steeple jumps towards her, leap…

John Nichols: She carried two union cards, sang Woody Guthrie songs and mocked the bosses in "9 to 5."