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Today: December 13, 2025
Today: December 13, 2025

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Netflix, Warner Bros Discovery combo seen lowering costs for consumers, sources say  

Netflix's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery's studios and streaming unit is

Netflix, Warner Bros Discovery combo seen lowering costs for consumers, sources say  
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Japanese fandom is having a moment in China – and not in a good way

Japanese fandom is having a moment in China – and not in a good way

Japanese fandom is having a moment in China – and not in a good way
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Chanel's new showman stages an ode to NYC with star-packed runway show on a real subway platform

Designer Matthieu Blazy has taken Chanel's fashions underground, with a runway show on a New York City subway platform

Chanel's new showman stages an ode to NYC with star-packed runway show on a real subway platform
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Mother-daughter boutique duo refuses to let hit-and-run crash derail Black Friday dreams

Mother-daughter boutique duo refuses to let hit-and-run crash derail Black Friday dreams

Mother-daughter boutique duo refuses to let hit-and-run crash derail Black Friday dreams
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Elderly Austrian nuns who broke back into their convent will be allowed to stay. But there are conditions

Elderly Austrian nuns who broke back into their convent will be allowed to stay. But there are conditions

Elderly Austrian nuns who broke back into their convent will be allowed to stay. But there are conditions
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Trinidad's leader backtracks and says US Marines are in the country working on airport radar

Trinidad and Tobago's prime minister is backtracking comments where she asserted that no U.S. Marines were currently in the twin-island nation

Trinidad's leader backtracks and says US Marines are in the country working on airport radar
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Thanksgiving on the waves: Why these locals skipped the table for the tide

Thanksgiving on the waves: Why these locals skipped the table for the tide

Thanksgiving on the waves: Why these locals skipped the table for the tide
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Gifts from your neighborhood: Omaha toy store caters specifically to families with special needs children

Gifts from your neighborhood: Omaha toy store caters specifically to families with special needs children

Gifts from your neighborhood: Omaha toy store caters specifically to families with special needs children
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Boutique and muralist team up to share holiday message

Boutique and muralist team up to share holiday message

Boutique and muralist team up to share holiday message
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Australian PM Albanese marries partner in private ceremony

Anthony Albanese became the first Australian prime minister to tie the knot while in office when he married his partner Jodie Haydon in a private ceremony on Saturday.

Australian PM Albanese marries partner in private ceremony
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A Christmas tree in Mexico carries the faces of loved ones who never came home

Families of Mexico’s disappeared gathered at a cathedral near Mexico City to craft Christmas ornaments bearing the faces of their missing loved ones

A Christmas tree in Mexico carries the faces of loved ones who never came home
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This year’s Miss Universe debacle shows how beauty pageants turned ugly

This year’s Miss Universe debacle shows how beauty pageants turned ugly

This year’s Miss Universe debacle shows how beauty pageants turned ugly
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Angry extraterrestrials and ping-pong champions: A preview of movies streaming and in theaters this winter

Angry extraterrestrials and ping-pong champions: A preview of movies streaming and in theaters this winter

Angry extraterrestrials and ping-pong champions: A preview of movies streaming and in theaters this winter
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AI country hit 'Walk My Walk' built on Blanco Brown's sound sparks questions of attribution, ethics

An AI-generated country song, “Walk My Walk,” recently topped Billboard's country digital song sales chart

AI country hit 'Walk My Walk' built on Blanco Brown's sound sparks questions of attribution, ethics
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No backup plan for Milan Olympic ice hockey arena as construction goes down to the wire

There is no backup plan if the main ice hockey arena for the Milan Cortina Winter Games is not ready on time

No backup plan for Milan Olympic ice hockey arena as construction goes down to the wire
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Tom Stoppard, sparkling playwright who won an Oscar for 'Shakespeare In Love,' dies at 88

British playwright Tom Stoppard, who won an Academy Award for the screenplay for 1998’s “Shakespeare In Love” has died

Tom Stoppard, sparkling playwright who won an Oscar for 'Shakespeare In Love,' dies at 88
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British playwright Tom Stoppard, who won Oscar for ‘Shakespeare in Love,’ dead at 88

British playwright Tom Stoppard, who won Oscar for ‘Shakespeare in Love,’ dead at 88

British playwright Tom Stoppard, who won Oscar for ‘Shakespeare in Love,’ dead at 88
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Tom Stoppard, playwright who dazzled with verbal gymnastics, dies aged 88

"What's it about?" was a frequent response from bemused theatre-goers to "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead", Tom Stoppard's first stage triumph.

Tom Stoppard, playwright who dazzled with verbal gymnastics, dies aged 88
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Tom Stoppard leaves 'majestic body' of intellectual work

Tom Stoppard, one of Britain's best-known playwrights, has died at the age of 88. Below are some tributes and reactions.

Tom Stoppard leaves 'majestic body' of intellectual work
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A long-lost Rubens painting depicting Crucifixion sells for $2.7 million

A long-lost painting by Baroque master Peter Paul Rubens has sold for $2.7 million at an auction Sunday

A long-lost Rubens painting depicting Crucifixion sells for $2.7 million
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Thomas Müller and Lionel Messi set for showdown in MLS Cup final between Vancouver and Inter Miami

Thomas Müller knows what it's like to face Lionel Messi with a trophy on the line

Thomas Müller and Lionel Messi set for showdown in MLS Cup final between Vancouver and Inter Miami
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'Zootopia 2' roars to record-setting global box office with $556M opening

“Zootopia 2" broke box office records with a massive Thanksgiving weekend opening

'Zootopia 2' roars to record-setting global box office with $556M opening
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LSU lures Lane Kiffin away from virtual playoff lock Ole Miss

Lane Kiffin has left Ole Miss to become the head coach at LSU

LSU lures Lane Kiffin away from virtual playoff lock Ole Miss
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Treasury Wine flags $450 million writedown of US assets, shares hit decade low

Australia's Treasury Wine Estates said on Monday it expects to write off A$687.4 million ($449.56 million) from the value of its U.S. assets due to

Treasury Wine flags $450 million writedown of US assets, shares hit decade low
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Covet an Italian masterpiece, but shy of the millions? How about a digital copy at supercar prices

Italian cultural officials are offering digital copies of Italian masterpieces as part of a new project to help museums raise money

Covet an Italian masterpiece, but shy of the millions? How about a digital copy at supercar prices
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Super Bowl 2026: Pregame performers will include Charlie Puth, Brandi Carlile and Coco Jones

The Super Bowl pregame show will feature standout performers in Northern California

Super Bowl 2026: Pregame performers will include Charlie Puth, Brandi Carlile and Coco Jones
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What to Stream: George Clooney, Tom Cruise, Zac Brown Band, Michelle Pfeiffer and Metroid Prime 4

George Clooney playing a dashing movie star with nagging midlife regrets in “Jay Kelly” and Zac Brown Band returning with fresh tunes are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you

What to Stream: George Clooney, Tom Cruise, Zac Brown Band, Michelle Pfeiffer and Metroid Prime 4
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Massachusetts man goes on trial in death of wife who disappeared more than 2 years ago

A Massachusetts man has gone on trial in the death of his wife, Ana Walshe, who disappeared over two years ago

Massachusetts man goes on trial in death of wife who disappeared more than 2 years ago
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Putin grants many categories of Chinese citizens visa-free access to Russia for up to 30 days

President Vladimir Putin on Monday signed a decree granting visa-free access to Russia for up to 30 days for many categories of Chinese citizens, including tourists, business

Putin grants many categories of Chinese citizens visa-free access to Russia for up to 30 days
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Supreme Court leans toward internet service providers in copyright battle with nation’s music industry

Supreme Court leans toward internet service providers in copyright battle with nation’s music industry

Supreme Court leans toward internet service providers in copyright battle with nation’s music industry
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What we know – and don’t know – about the immigration crackdown expected in New Orleans this week

What we know – and don’t know – about the immigration crackdown expected in New Orleans this week

What we know – and don’t know – about the immigration crackdown expected in New Orleans this week
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US Supreme Court wrestles with copyright dispute between Cox and record labels

The U.S.

US Supreme Court wrestles with copyright dispute between Cox and record labels
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Oxford’s Word of the Year 2025 is utterly infuriating

Oxford’s Word of the Year 2025 is utterly infuriating

Oxford’s Word of the Year 2025 is utterly infuriating
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Melania Trump reveals White House holiday decorations and her theme, 'Home Is Where the Heart Is'

Melania Trump and Usha Vance, who is married to the vice president, helped military spouses assemble care packages and write holiday cards for deployed service members during an American Red Cross event at a U

Melania Trump reveals White House holiday decorations and her theme, 'Home Is Where the Heart Is'
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Speaker Johnson’s choice to lead by following the president goes against 200 years of House speakers building up the office’s power

The founders’ vision of the speaker of the House – a nonpartisan moderator and referee – has yielded to a far more powerful position. But has Speaker Mike Johnson given away his chamber’s power?

Speaker Johnson’s choice to lead by following the president goes against 200 years of House speakers building up the office’s power
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50 Cent mercilessly trolled Diddy and now has a doc about him. Here’s the history of the beef between them

50 Cent mercilessly trolled Diddy and now has a doc about him. Here’s the history of the beef between them

50 Cent mercilessly trolled Diddy and now has a doc about him. Here’s the history of the beef between them
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Rubens masterpiece, long misidentified as work of lesser artist, sells for $2.7 million

Rubens masterpiece, long misidentified as work of lesser artist, sells for $2.7 million

Rubens masterpiece, long misidentified as work of lesser artist, sells for $2.7 million
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Oklahomans gather to mourn passing of race massacre survivor Mother Fletcher

Oklahomans gather to mourn passing of race massacre survivor Mother Fletcher

Oklahomans gather to mourn passing of race massacre survivor Mother Fletcher
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King Charles III’s charity auctions Christmas stockings made from Sandringham drapes

A charitable foundation is making 25 Christmas stockings from the drapes of King Charles III’s Sandringham estate

King Charles III’s charity auctions Christmas stockings made from Sandringham drapes
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A controversial infant Jesus is stolen from a Belgian Nativity scene

Belgian authorities are puzzled by the theft of an infant Jesus icon from a Nativity scene in Brussels

A controversial infant Jesus is stolen from a Belgian Nativity scene
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Man brings his comic book characters to life as action figures

Man brings his comic book characters to life as action figures

Man brings his comic book characters to life as action figures
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Dublin council delays vote on removing former Israeli president's name from park

Dublin City Council has delayed a decision on whether to remove the name of a former Israeli president from a park amid a heated debate on whether the change would be

Dublin council delays vote on removing former Israeli president's name from park
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Meskwaki Nation welcomes home cultural items returned by UNI

Meskwaki Nation welcomes home cultural items returned by UNI

Meskwaki Nation welcomes home cultural items returned by UNI
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Harnessing the power of AI to help revolutionize Olympic-level figure skating

A new app designed by a pair of computer scientists aims to revolutionize the way figure skating is judged

Harnessing the power of AI to help revolutionize Olympic-level figure skating
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Red Bull voices regret after Kimi Antonelli is threatened online over Lando Norris incident

Red Bull expressed regret Monday following “clearly incorrect” comments alleging that Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli had let McLaren's Lando Norris past at the Qatar Grand Prix, influencing the Formula 1 title fight

Red Bull voices regret after Kimi Antonelli is threatened online over Lando Norris incident
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Group trying to break the world record for largest Christmas cookie exchange

Group trying to break the world record for largest Christmas cookie exchange

Group trying to break the world record for largest Christmas cookie exchange
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Shocking video shows 90-year-old man speeding, crashing into coffee shop on Thanksgiving

Shocking video shows 90-year-old man speeding, crashing into coffee shop on Thanksgiving

Shocking video shows 90-year-old man speeding, crashing into coffee shop on Thanksgiving
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Shein probed by Texas attorney general over labor practices, product safety

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said on Monday he is investigating Shein, to determine whether the fast fashion retailer violated state law related to unethical

Shein probed by Texas attorney general over labor practices, product safety
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Indigenous Fashion Show raises awareness for missing and murdered Indigenous persons

Indigenous Fashion Show raises awareness for missing and murdered Indigenous persons

Indigenous Fashion Show raises awareness for missing and murdered Indigenous persons
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Vigil held for dog dumped in trash can

Vigil held for dog dumped in trash can

Vigil held for dog dumped in trash can
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Justice Department could present a new indictment against James Comey to a grand jury this week

Justice Department could present a new indictment against James Comey to a grand jury this week

Justice Department could present a new indictment against James Comey to a grand jury this week
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USA Gymnastics and Olympic sports watchdog failed to stop coach's sexual abuse, lawsuits allege

Two gymnasts who say they were sexually abused at an elite academy in Iowa have filed lawsuits against the sport’s oversight bodies, alleging Sean Gardner preyed on girls despite repeated complaints about the coach's behavior

USA Gymnastics and Olympic sports watchdog failed to stop coach's sexual abuse, lawsuits allege
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Trump says he's rebuilding Dulles airport while his administration is fixing the 'people movers'

President Donald Trump has announced plans to reconstruct Dulles International Airport in northern Virginia

Trump says he's rebuilding Dulles airport while his administration is fixing the 'people movers'
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Warner Bros Discovery gets mostly cash offer from Netflix, source says

Warner Bros Discovery has received a second round of bids, including a mostly cash offer from Netflix, in an auction that could conclude in the coming days or weeks, a source

Warner Bros Discovery gets mostly cash offer from Netflix, source says
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyers send cease-and-desist to Netflix, claim docuseries produced by 50 Cent uses ‘stolen’ footage

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyers send cease-and-desist to Netflix, claim docuseries produced by 50 Cent uses ‘stolen’ footage

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyers send cease-and-desist to Netflix, claim docuseries produced by 50 Cent uses ‘stolen’ footage
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Don't be enraged, 'rage bait' is Oxford's word of the year

CNN's Harry Enten explains the "frustrating, provocative, or offensive" word of the year and how its use has tripled in 2025.

Don't be enraged, 'rage bait' is Oxford's word of the year
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'One Battle After Another' and Jafar Panahi win big at Gotham Awards

Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” was crowned best feature film and the dissident Iranian director Jafar Panahi won three awards Monday at the 35th annual Gotham Awards, a starry kickoff to the film industry’s awards season

'One Battle After Another' and Jafar Panahi win big at Gotham Awards
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Sidney Crosby nears Mario Lemieux's Penguins points record with 2 goals against Flyers

Sidney Crosby is on the verge of breaking Mario Lemieux's record for career regular-season points with the Pittsburgh Penguins

Sidney Crosby nears Mario Lemieux's Penguins points record with 2 goals against Flyers
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Pope urges Middle East to reject 'horror of war' at end of first overseas trip

Pope Leo bade farewell to Lebanon on Tuesday with a fervent appeal to leaders across the Middle East to listen to their people's cries

Pope urges Middle East to reject 'horror of war' at end of first overseas trip
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Body camera footage played in multi-day hearing reveals new details about Luigi Mangione’s McDonald’s arrest

Body camera footage played in multi-day hearing reveals new details about Luigi Mangione’s McDonald’s arrest

Body camera footage played in multi-day hearing reveals new details about Luigi Mangione’s McDonald’s arrest
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Louis Vuitton head Pietro Beccari to become CEO of LVMH's fashion division

Louis Vuitton CEO Pietro Beccari has been appointed as the chief executive of LVMH's fashion division, the French luxury giant said on Tuesday.

Louis Vuitton head Pietro Beccari to become CEO of LVMH's fashion division
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Minimalist Prada buys maximalist Versace for $1.4 billion, in bid to relaunch sexier Milan rival

The Prada Group has officially purchased Milan fashion rival Versace for $1.375 billion

Minimalist Prada buys maximalist Versace for $1.4 billion, in bid to relaunch sexier Milan rival
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After long courtship, Versace becomes part of Prada

Prada said on Tuesday it had completed the acquisition of smaller Italian rival Versace, a brand the luxury group said it had long coveted.

After long courtship, Versace becomes part of Prada
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Film producer Jason Blum and author-bookseller Ann Patchett to receive PEN America awards

Oscar-nominated producer Jason Blum is set to receive the Business Visionary award from PEN America at its fundraising gala next spring

Film producer Jason Blum and author-bookseller Ann Patchett to receive PEN America awards
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Apple Replay is here. What's the No. 1 song on Apple Music’s 2025 songs chart?

Rosé and Bruno Mars’ “APT.”

Apple Replay is here. What's the No. 1 song on Apple Music’s 2025 songs chart?
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Sienna Miller is pregnant with her third child

Sienna Miller is pregnant with her third child

Sienna Miller is pregnant with her third child
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"Ghostface" masked robber arrested after store manager recognizes shoes, police say

"Ghostface" masked robber arrested after store manager recognizes shoes, police say

"Ghostface" masked robber arrested after store manager recognizes shoes, police say
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Pop star Sabrina Carpenter tells White House to stop using her music

U.S. pop star Sabrina Carpenter on Tuesday demanded that the White House stop using her music after the Trump administration featured one of her songs on a

Pop star Sabrina Carpenter tells White House to stop using her music
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Ballerina shot dead by ex in botched Thanksgiving murder-suicide, police say

Ballerina shot dead by ex in botched Thanksgiving murder-suicide, police say

Ballerina shot dead by ex in botched Thanksgiving murder-suicide, police say
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Sabrina Carpenter and Franklin the Turtle publisher condemn Trump administration's use of their work

Pop singer Sabrina Carpenter and the publisher of Franklin the Turtle are disavowing the Trump administration's use of their work

Sabrina Carpenter and Franklin the Turtle publisher condemn Trump administration's use of their work
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10 notable books of 2025: A posthumous memoir about Epstein, 'Hunger Games' and reliving 2024

The publishing world's notable releases this year included a new “Hunger Games” novel and a book by Thomas Pynchon

10 notable books of 2025: A posthumous memoir about Epstein, 'Hunger Games' and reliving 2024
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Monty Python’s Flying Circus musical 'Spamalot' hopes to spread the silliness with US tour

Eric Idle, a founding member of the comedy group “Monty Python’s Flying Circus, has long had a mission to make us laugh

Monty Python’s Flying Circus musical 'Spamalot' hopes to spread the silliness with US tour
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Construction at Ice Castles begins at Minnesota State Fairgrounds

Construction at Ice Castles begins at Minnesota State Fairgrounds

Construction at Ice Castles begins at Minnesota State Fairgrounds
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Pavarotti statue stuck in skating rink sparks outrage in Italy

Pavarotti statue stuck in skating rink sparks outrage in Italy

Pavarotti statue stuck in skating rink sparks outrage in Italy
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Putin threatens to 'cut Ukraine off from the sea' after attacks on tankers

Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened on Tuesday to sever Ukraine's access to the sea in response to drone attacks on tankers of Russia's "shadow fleet" in the Black

Putin threatens to 'cut Ukraine off from the sea' after attacks on tankers
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H&M announces designer collaboration with Stella McCartney

British fashion designer Stella McCartney will produce a collection in collaboration with H&M, the Swedish budget fashion giant said on Tuesday.

H&M announces designer collaboration with Stella McCartney
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Denny Hamlin testifies that signing NASCAR's charter deal would have been a 'death certificate'

Denny Hamlin, a three-time Daytona 500 winner, has outlined the financial struggles facing NASCAR teams

Denny Hamlin testifies that signing NASCAR's charter deal would have been a 'death certificate'
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Soccer-Messi and Ronaldo take enduring rivalry to record sixth World Cup

Two adjacent transparent bins in London became the venue for a silent but heated debate in 2015, with smokers depositing their stubbed-out butts to settle a burning

Soccer-Messi and Ronaldo take enduring rivalry to record sixth World Cup
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FedEx driver crashes into creek

FedEx driver crashes into creek

FedEx driver crashes into creek
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Fabergé egg fetches record $30.2 million at rare auction

Fabergé egg fetches record $30.2 million at rare auction

Fabergé egg fetches record $30.2 million at rare auction
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Artist Jonathan Applegate innovated his own unique form of art

Artist Jonathan Applegate innovated his own unique form of art

Artist Jonathan Applegate innovated his own unique form of art
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Serena Williams says she is not coming back to tennis

Serena Williams has thrown cold water on the idea that she might be preparing to return to tennis

Serena Williams says she is not coming back to tennis
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Crystal Fabergé egg crafted for Russian royalty shatters record and sells for $30.2 million

A rare Fabergé egg crafted for Russia’s ruling family before the revolution has sold for more $30 million

Crystal Fabergé egg crafted for Russian royalty shatters record and sells for $30.2 million
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‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve' to feature Chappell Roan, Mariah Carey, Post Malone and Maren Morris

Mariah Carey, Chappell Roan, Post Malone and Demi Lovato will help ring in the new year on “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.”

‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve' to feature Chappell Roan, Mariah Carey, Post Malone and Maren Morris
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The 5 strangest and most marvelous things about ‘Stranger Things 5,’ so far

The 5 strangest and most marvelous things about ‘Stranger Things 5,’ so far

The 5 strangest and most marvelous things about ‘Stranger Things 5,’ so far
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Artist deputy’s drawings bring comfort to Jackson County Courthouse visitors

Artist deputy’s drawings bring comfort to Jackson County Courthouse visitors

Artist deputy’s drawings bring comfort to Jackson County Courthouse visitors
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Robert A.M. Stern, noted American architect, dies at 86

Renowned architect Robert A.M. Stern, a prominent figure of American architecture from the 1980s through present day, has died

Robert A.M. Stern, noted American architect, dies at 86
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Moldovan Parliament votes to close Russian cultural centre

Moldova's Parliament voted on Thursday to close a Russian cultural centre, a new bid to reduce Moscow's influence in the country a day after Russia's ambassador was

Moldovan Parliament votes to close Russian cultural centre
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‘Greatest of them all’: Fabergé’s Winter Egg is poised to smash auction records

‘Greatest of them all’: Fabergé’s Winter Egg is poised to smash auction records

‘Greatest of them all’: Fabergé’s Winter Egg is poised to smash auction records
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A crystal Fabergé egg crafted for Russian royalty is expected to sell for more than $26 million

A rare Fabergé egg crafted for Russia’s ruling family before the revolution is going up for auction

A crystal Fabergé egg crafted for Russian royalty is expected to sell for more than $26 million
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Paris' Louvre museum to increase ticket price for visitors from outside the EU

The Louvre museum has approved a ticket price increase for non-EU visitors, raising it from 22 to 32 euros starting in January

Paris' Louvre museum to increase ticket price for visitors from outside the EU
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Epstein accuser Giuffre's ex-husband may join Australian estate battle

The ex-husband of Virginia Giuffre, who was one of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's most prominent accusers and took her own life in April, may add his name to the list

Epstein accuser Giuffre's ex-husband may join Australian estate battle
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German president visits Guernica, site of 1937 Nazi bombing

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Friday became the first German head of state to visit Guernica, the Basque town devastated by a Nazi air raid during

German president visits Guernica, site of 1937 Nazi bombing
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Armani fashion group appoints new board to guide company after designer's death

Italy’s fashion house Armani has appointed a new board to guide the company following the death of its founder Giorgio Armani earlier this year

Armani fashion group appoints new board to guide company after designer's death
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Louvre museum to hike entrance fee by 45% for non-European visitors

Louvre museum to hike entrance fee by 45% for non-European visitors

Louvre museum to hike entrance fee by 45% for non-European visitors
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Uneven economy will drive investors' Black Friday stock picking

As investors monitor crowd sizes at stores on Black Friday they will be shopping for a different kind of holiday deal: retailers that do well in a mixed economy

Uneven economy will drive investors' Black Friday stock picking
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World's biggest jeweller Pandora braces for fierce Black Friday competition

Pandora, the world's biggest jewellery brand by volume, expects fierce competition this Black Friday as retailers fight to lure shoppers with discounts at a time of

World's biggest jeweller Pandora braces for fierce Black Friday competition
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25 holiday TV offerings to watch ranging from comedies to rom-coms and cozy mysteries

The holiday season is packed with festive TV specials and movies

25 holiday TV offerings to watch ranging from comedies to rom-coms and cozy mysteries
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Brian Walshe is on trial for the murder of his wife Ana. Here’s a timeline of the case

Brian Walshe is on trial for the murder of his wife Ana. Here’s a timeline of the case

Brian Walshe is on trial for the murder of his wife Ana. Here’s a timeline of the case
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Why Georgia prosecutor killed election interference case against Trump

A Georgia prosecutor on Wednesday officially dropped the historic racketeering case against President Donald Trump and others for attempting to overturn the 2020 presidential election, closing the chapter in a legal effort once seen as a grave threat to Trump’s political future.

Why Georgia prosecutor killed election interference case against Trump
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Sally Rooney says UK ban on Palestine Action could force her books off shelves

Irish novelist Sally Rooney said Britain's decision to ban pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation could stop her receiving royalties and even lead to her

Sally Rooney says UK ban on Palestine Action could force her books off shelves
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11-year-old dancer thankful to have dancing wheelchair this Thanksgiving

11-year-old dancer thankful to have dancing wheelchair this Thanksgiving

11-year-old dancer thankful to have dancing wheelchair this Thanksgiving
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Tattoo artist inks 6-year-old's design on himself after boy wins shop contest

Tattoo artist inks 6-year-old's design on himself after boy wins shop contest

Tattoo artist inks 6-year-old's design on himself after boy wins shop contest
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Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade brings Pac-Man and Labubu to Manhattan

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has brought balloons depicting Buzz Lightyear and Pac-Man to the New York City skies and floats featuring Labubu and Lego to the streets

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade brings Pac-Man and Labubu to Manhattan
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A mistaken text connected them. Now they’ve become one of America’s favorite Thanksgiving traditions

A mistaken text connected them. Now they’ve become one of America’s favorite Thanksgiving traditions

A mistaken text connected them. Now they’ve become one of America’s favorite Thanksgiving traditions
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Exploring Oudong, Cambodia’s ‘other Angkor’

Exploring Oudong, Cambodia’s ‘other Angkor’

Exploring Oudong, Cambodia’s ‘other Angkor’
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Netflix recovers following brief outage during 'Stranger Things' final season premiere

Streaming platform Netflix was down for about an hour for several users in the United States on Wednesday evening, coinciding with the release of the fifth and final season of its hit

Netflix recovers following brief outage during 'Stranger Things' final season premiere
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A welcome form of inflation: Balloons take shape for Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Giant balloons are getting into shape for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

A welcome form of inflation: Balloons take shape for Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
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Carney will go to Washington for soccer draw, says he will see Trump

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Wednesday he would travel to Washington next week for the 2026 soccer World Cup draw, adding that he would see U.S.

Carney will go to Washington for soccer draw, says he will see Trump
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Oldest survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre dies at 111

CNN's Omar Jimenez reflects on his multiple interviews with Viola Ford Fletcher.

Oldest survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre dies at 111
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Drones, physics and rats: Studies show how the people of Rapa Nui made and moved the giant statues – and what caused the island’s deforestation

The mysteries of Easter Island, subjects of speculation for centuries, yield to scientific inquiry.

Drones, physics and rats: Studies show how the people of Rapa Nui made and moved the giant statues – and what caused the island’s deforestation
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'Rush Hour 4' will be distributed by Paramount after Trump's reported request

After President Donald Trump’s reported intervention, Paramount Pictures is set to distribute Brett Ratner’s “Rush Hour 4,” a project that Hollywood had eschewed after earlier sexual misconduct allegations against the director

'Rush Hour 4' will be distributed by Paramount after Trump's reported request
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Supreme Court leaves copyright official targeted by Trump in place for now

The U.S.

Supreme Court leaves copyright official targeted by Trump in place for now
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Supreme Court won't immediately let Trump administration fire copyright office head

The Supreme Court won’t immediately allow the Trump administration to fire the director of the U.S. Copyright Office, instead delaying a decision until after they rule in two other high-profile firing cases

Supreme Court won't immediately let Trump administration fire copyright office head
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Federal judge says trial for Wisconsin judge accused of helping immigrant will go on next month

A federal judge says the trial for a Milwaukee judge accused of illegally helping an immigrant avoid federal agents will proceed as planned despite talk of a plea deal

Federal judge says trial for Wisconsin judge accused of helping immigrant will go on next month
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Realtor and radio host showcases in-home Beatles museum, 62 years in the making

Realtor and radio host showcases in-home Beatles museum, 62 years in the making

Realtor and radio host showcases in-home Beatles museum, 62 years in the making
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Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade canceled due to virus outbreak among horses

Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade canceled due to virus outbreak among horses

Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade canceled due to virus outbreak among horses
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New finds in Turkey's southeast add to picture of Neolithic age

Turkey unveiled dozens of new finds at a major archaeological site in southeast Turkey on Wednesday, giving fresh insight into an area seen as showing

New finds in Turkey's southeast add to picture of Neolithic age
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A foot-tall elephant? 'Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age' on Apple TV reveals surprising creatures

Apple TV has launched “Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age,” a five-part series that brings the Pleistocene era to life with stunning visuals

A foot-tall elephant? 'Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age' on Apple TV reveals surprising creatures
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At The Gentle Barn, turkeys are for snuggling, not stuffing at Thanksgiving

At The Gentle Barn, this flock of turkeys isn't going to end up on your plate, but they might cuddle up in your lap

At The Gentle Barn, turkeys are for snuggling, not stuffing at Thanksgiving
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Doncic criticizes the NBA Cup court, but praises Lakers for support in late-game skirmish with Dunn

Luka Doncic was not pleased by the special NBA Cup court at the Los Angeles Lakers’ downtown arena, calling it “slippery” and “dangerous.”

Doncic criticizes the NBA Cup court, but praises Lakers for support in late-game skirmish with Dunn
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Kate Beckinsale tells a wild story that has us all clucking in disbelief

Kate Beckinsale tells a wild story that has us all clucking in disbelief

Kate Beckinsale tells a wild story that has us all clucking in disbelief
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Man accused of pointing gun at 12-year-old Christmas carolers

Man accused of pointing gun at 12-year-old Christmas carolers

Man accused of pointing gun at 12-year-old Christmas carolers
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AliExpress bans Chinese sex doll seller after Reuters examination

Alibaba's AliExpress said it has banned a China-based seller of childlike sex dolls from its marketplace after a Reuters examination of

AliExpress bans Chinese sex doll seller after Reuters examination
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A TikTok influencer’s affair with a married man cost her $1.75 million in court. Other influencers couldn’t stay away

A TikTok influencer’s affair with a married man cost her $1.75 million in court. Other influencers couldn’t stay away

A TikTok influencer’s affair with a married man cost her $1.75 million in court. Other influencers couldn’t stay away
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How Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal found the emotional power of 'Hamnet'

Chloé Zhao’s “Hamnet,” starring Paul Mescal as William Shakespeare and Jessie Buckley as his wife, Agnes, is expected to be one of the top Oscar contenders of the year

How Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal found the emotional power of 'Hamnet'
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Bangkok court issues an arrest warrant for Thai co-owner of Miss Universe pageant

A court in Thailand has issued an arrest warrant for Jakkaphong “Anne” Jakrajutatip, a co-owner of the Miss Universe Organization, in connection with a fraud case

Bangkok court issues an arrest warrant for Thai co-owner of Miss Universe pageant
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How he turned leftover tiramisu into community building

How he turned leftover tiramisu into community building

How he turned leftover tiramisu into community building
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His car broke down on Thanksgiving 1980 and he entered an empty house. Then the occupants came home

His car broke down on Thanksgiving 1980 and he entered an empty house. Then the occupants came home

His car broke down on Thanksgiving 1980 and he entered an empty house. Then the occupants came home
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Pets, anime and toys are part of China's latest effort to boost consumption

China unveiled a plan to boost consumption in the world's second-largest economy, detailing measures that include promoting upgrades of consumer goods in rural areas and sectors

Pets, anime and toys are part of China's latest effort to boost consumption
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Singapore blocks TikTok and Meta accounts of Australian linked to radicalisation

Singapore has ordered TikTok and Meta to block access in Singapore to the accounts of an Australian man authorities say has contributed to the radicalisation of two of its

Singapore blocks TikTok and Meta accounts of Australian linked to radicalisation
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What we know about ‘Stranger Things’ Season 5, fact and fiction

What we know about ‘Stranger Things’ Season 5, fact and fiction

What we know about ‘Stranger Things’ Season 5, fact and fiction
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How Gabbard's 'hunters' pounced on secret CIA warehouse for Kennedy files

The officials arrived at the secret CIA archival facility in the Washington area one morning in

How Gabbard's 'hunters' pounced on secret CIA warehouse for Kennedy files
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A database could help revive the Arapaho language before its last speakers are gone

Many Native American languages only have a few native speakers left.

A database could help revive the Arapaho language before its last speakers are gone
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Renoir painting of son sold for $1.68 million at auction

A rarely seen painting by French impressionist Pierre-Auguste Renoir, depicting his son and his nursemaid, was sold for 1.45 million euros ($1.68 million) at an

Renoir painting of son sold for $1.68 million at auction
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Netflix sends off 'Stranger Things' with bike rides and product blitz

Netflix's hit sci-fi series "Stranger Things" is about to ride to its conclusion with a marketing and merchandising blitz befitting a blockbuster movie.

Netflix sends off 'Stranger Things' with bike rides and product blitz
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Warner Music Group settles copyright case with Suno for licensed AI music

Warner Music Group settled its copyright infringement case with artificial intelligence-powered song creation platform Suno, enabling the startup to launch licensed AI models next year, the

Warner Music Group settles copyright case with Suno for licensed AI music
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Death of Florida teenager on Carnival cruise ship ruled a homicide

The death of a Florida teenager on a Carnival cruise ship earlier this month has been ruled a homicide

Death of Florida teenager on Carnival cruise ship ruled a homicide
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Gov. Shapiro signs CROWN Act into law in Pennsylvania

Gov. Shapiro signs CROWN Act into law in Pennsylvania

Gov. Shapiro signs CROWN Act into law in Pennsylvania
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Community illuminates terminally ill man's birthday with Christmas magic: 'Overwhelmed with love'

Community illuminates terminally ill man's birthday with Christmas magic: 'Overwhelmed with love'

Community illuminates terminally ill man's birthday with Christmas magic: 'Overwhelmed with love'
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Movie lover brings his own Blockbuster to small neighborhood

Movie lover brings his own Blockbuster to small neighborhood

Movie lover brings his own Blockbuster to small neighborhood
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Nuns are gifted a miracle by jeweler

Nuns are gifted a miracle by jeweler

Nuns are gifted a miracle by jeweler
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Police find dead body after radio station caller's tip

Police find dead body after radio station caller's tip

Police find dead body after radio station caller's tip
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‘A miracle and a warning’: Ancient tower collapse reveals a crisis facing modern Rome

‘A miracle and a warning’: Ancient tower collapse reveals a crisis facing modern Rome

‘A miracle and a warning’: Ancient tower collapse reveals a crisis facing modern Rome
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How pecans went from ignored trees to a holiday staple – the 8,000-year history of America’s only native major nut crop

Pecans are a truly American nut: They grew on George Washington’s estate, and they flew to space on an Apollo mission.

How pecans went from ignored trees to a holiday staple – the 8,000-year history of America’s only native major nut crop
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Bizarre red cards: Gueye joins list including Zidane, Simunic and Hazard after slapping own teammate

Idrissa Gueye’s sending-off for Everton for slapping his teammate in the face during the Premier League match at Manchester United joins the list of soccer’s most bizarre red cards

Bizarre red cards: Gueye joins list including Zidane, Simunic and Hazard after slapping own teammate
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Two husbands turn grief into purpose through podcast after losing their wives to cancer

Two husbands turn grief into purpose through podcast after losing their wives to cancer

Two husbands turn grief into purpose through podcast after losing their wives to cancer
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New owner to open Mississippi barn where Emmett Till was killed as a memorial site

The new owner of the Mississippi barn where 14-year-old Emmett Till was tortured and killed is to be opened as a memorial site by 2030

New owner to open Mississippi barn where Emmett Till was killed as a memorial site
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SNAP funds reach widow days before Thanksgiving

SNAP funds reach widow days before Thanksgiving

SNAP funds reach widow days before Thanksgiving
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American menswear designer Jeffrey Banks is finally sharing his story and starting a new chapter

Menswear designer Jeffrey Banks' memoir is a love letter to his family and the fashion community

American menswear designer Jeffrey Banks is finally sharing his story and starting a new chapter
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Clair Obscur leads the AP's list of 2025's top video games

In a year in which technology news was dominated by artificial intelligence, the outstanding video games were still being designed by human beings

Clair Obscur leads the AP's list of 2025's top video games
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Four more suspects detained over Louvre jewel heist

Four more suspects detained over Louvre jewel heist

Four more suspects detained over Louvre jewel heist
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Rick Atkinson's Revolutionary War trilogy to be adapted into graphic editions

Military historian Rick Atkinson, known for his Revolutionary War trilogy, is venturing into graphic books

Rick Atkinson's Revolutionary War trilogy to be adapted into graphic editions
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Eric Dane returns to TV in a role that leans into his ALS diagnosis

Eric Dane returns to TV in a role that leans into his ALS diagnosis

Eric Dane returns to TV in a role that leans into his ALS diagnosis
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Person suspected of being fourth member of Louvre robbery gang has been arrested -Le Parisien

A person suspected of being the fourth member of the main gang that robbed the Louvre last month has been arrested, reported Le Parisien paper on Tuesday.

Person suspected of being fourth member of Louvre robbery gang has been arrested -Le Parisien
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For Wounded Knee descendants, the government’s decision on soldiers’ Medals of Honor leaves the painful legacy unsettled

For Wounded Knee descendants, the government’s decision on soldiers’ Medals of Honor leaves the painful legacy unsettled

For Wounded Knee descendants, the government’s decision on soldiers’ Medals of Honor leaves the painful legacy unsettled
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Dress Codes: Big sleeves were the original power shoulders — and they’re back

Dress Codes: Big sleeves were the original power shoulders — and they’re back

Dress Codes: Big sleeves were the original power shoulders — and they’re back
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Why women’s soccer is so important to queer people

Why women’s soccer is so important to queer people

Why women’s soccer is so important to queer people
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It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a rare Superman comic book! And it fetched $9.12M!

A copy of the first Superman issue, unearthed by a trio of brothers cleaning out their late mother’s attic, netted $9.12 million at a Texas auction house which says it is the most expensive comic book ever sold

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a rare Superman comic book! And it fetched $9.12M!
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Records show search for Cowboys' Marshawn Kneeland included 160 mph chase, K-9s, drone

Body and dash camera show a vehicle pursuit of Dallas Cowboys’ Marshawn Kneeland reached speeds of up to 160 mph

Records show search for Cowboys' Marshawn Kneeland included 160 mph chase, K-9s, drone
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AP and Trump administration argue access case before federal appeals court; no ruling yet

The Associated Press and the Trump administration renewed their argument over a president’s ability to limit media access to journalists he disagrees with

AP and Trump administration argue access case before federal appeals court; no ruling yet
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Who is Mark Kelly, the senator the Pentagon is targeting for urging troops to defy illegal orders?

The Pentagon suggests it could recall U_S_ Sen_ Mark Kelly to active military duty for appearing in a video urging troops to defy “illegal orders.”

Who is Mark Kelly, the senator the Pentagon is targeting for urging troops to defy illegal orders?
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Spotify to raise US prices in first quarter of next year, FT reports

Spotify will raise its U.S. subscription prices in the first quarter of next year, the Financial Times reported on Monday, citing three people familiar with the matter.

Spotify to raise US prices in first quarter of next year, FT reports
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Udo Kier, striking German actor from 'My Own Private Idaho' and 'Ace Ventura,' dies at 81

A German actor known for his icy gaze and unique screen presence, Udo Kier has died at 81

Udo Kier, striking German actor from 'My Own Private Idaho' and 'Ace Ventura,' dies at 81
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The best new holiday music releases for 2025

’Tis the season to put on some holiday music

The best new holiday music releases for 2025
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Germany's Christmas markets open with festive cheer and tight security

Traditional Christmas markets are opening across Germany, drawing revelers to enjoy mulled wine, grilled sausages, and festive attractions

Germany's Christmas markets open with festive cheer and tight security
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Playhouse Square program for Parkinson’s patients earns global recognition

Playhouse Square program for Parkinson’s patients earns global recognition

Playhouse Square program for Parkinson’s patients earns global recognition
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The greatest mystery of Rian Johnson's 'Knives Out' movies? Daniel Craig's Benoit Blanc

The greatest mystery in Rian Johnson’s “Knives Out” movies might be Benoit Blanc

The greatest mystery of Rian Johnson's 'Knives Out' movies? Daniel Craig's Benoit Blanc
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Melania Trump welcomes Christmas tree to the White House

First lady Melania Trump has welcomed this year's Christmas tree to the White House

Melania Trump welcomes Christmas tree to the White House
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6 notable songs from Jimmy Cliff, the reggae star who has died at 81

The story of Jimmy Cliff, who has died at age 81, is in part the story of reggae itself

6 notable songs from Jimmy Cliff, the reggae star who has died at 81
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MrBeast and the Rockefeller Foundation are teaming up to spark youth philanthropy

Beast Philanthropy, the charitable organization started by MrBeast founder Jimmy Donaldson, and the Rockefeller Foundation are announcing a strategic partnership

MrBeast and the Rockefeller Foundation are teaming up to spark youth philanthropy
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Man accused of abandoning 52 snakes after being fired

Man accused of abandoning 52 snakes after being fired

Man accused of abandoning 52 snakes after being fired
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'Bel-Air' cast reflects on series, building its own legacy and identity entering final season

With “Bel-Air” entering its fourth and final season on Monday, the cast reflects on how the ambitious Peacock drama expanded the possibilities for Black-led prestige television

'Bel-Air' cast reflects on series, building its own legacy and identity entering final season
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City mistakenly greenlights chain pizza despite downtown ban

City mistakenly greenlights chain pizza despite downtown ban

City mistakenly greenlights chain pizza despite downtown ban
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Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty to crimes stemming from alleged poker scheme

Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty to crimes stemming from alleged poker scheme

Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty to crimes stemming from alleged poker scheme
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Williams-Sonoma sues Quince over sales of 'dupe' products

Williams-Sonoma sued Quince , a retailer sometimes known as a "dupe" company, accusing it of misleading consumers by selling similar-looking but inferior products and

Williams-Sonoma sues Quince over sales of 'dupe' products
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Buffalo Bills fans will soon be able to buy pieces of Highmark Stadium as farewell season continues

Buffalo Bills fans will soon be able to buy pieces of Highmark Stadium as farewell season continues

Buffalo Bills fans will soon be able to buy pieces of Highmark Stadium as farewell season continues
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Conan Gray, Lainey Wilson and 'KPop Demon Hunters' at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. What to know

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade features Labubu and “KPop Demon Hunters” this year, filling New York's sky and streets

Conan Gray, Lainey Wilson and 'KPop Demon Hunters' at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. What to know
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|World

Jimmy Cliff, reggae music pioneer, dies at 81

Jimmy Cliff, the legendary Jamaican singer who along with Bob Marley popularized reggae, ska and rocksteady music over a six decade career, has died, his wife Latifa Chambers

Jimmy Cliff, reggae music pioneer, dies at 81
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Mastercard, L'Oreal launch joint business card for beauty salons in Latin America

Mastercard and L'Oreal are launching a joint business card for beauty salon operators in Latin America and the Caribbean, they said in a joint statement on Monday.

Mastercard, L'Oreal launch joint business card for beauty salons in Latin America
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Mid-Atlantic mushroom foragers collect 160 species for food, medicine, art and science

Two ethnobiologists at Penn State surveyed over 800 mushroom harvesters in the mid-Atlantic region to understand what they’re hunting and why.

Mid-Atlantic mushroom foragers collect 160 species for food, medicine, art and science
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Jimmy Cliff, reggae legend who sang ‘The Harder They Come,’ dead at 81

Jimmy Cliff, reggae legend who sang ‘The Harder They Come,’ dead at 81

Jimmy Cliff, reggae legend who sang ‘The Harder They Come,’ dead at 81
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Jimmy Cliff, reggae giant and star of landmark film 'The Harder They Come,' dead at 81

Jimmy Cliff, the charismatic reggae pioneer and actor who preached defiance, joy and endurance in such classics as “Many Rivers to Cross,” “You Can Get it If You Really Want” and “Vietnam” and starred in the landmark movie “The Harder They Come,” has died at 81

Jimmy Cliff, reggae giant and star of landmark film 'The Harder They Come,' dead at 81
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The Met Gala is facing criticism over its lead sponsors. Here’s what Anna Wintour has to say

The Met Gala is facing criticism over its lead sponsors. Here’s what Anna Wintour has to say

The Met Gala is facing criticism over its lead sponsors. Here’s what Anna Wintour has to say
Americas|Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe

Udo Kier, German actor who starred in art house and Hollywood movies alike, dies at 81

Udo Kier, German actor who starred in art house and Hollywood movies alike, dies at 81

Udo Kier, German actor who starred in art house and Hollywood movies alike, dies at 81
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White House holiday festivities get underway despite ballroom construction

White House holiday festivities get underway despite ballroom construction

White House holiday festivities get underway despite ballroom construction
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‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve' co-hosts are Chance the Rapper, Rob Gronkowski, Julianne Hough and Rita Ora

Ryan Seacrest will have some star-studded company for "Dick Clark's New Year’s Rockin’ Eve" to usher in 2026

‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve' co-hosts are Chance the Rapper, Rob Gronkowski, Julianne Hough and Rita Ora
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Britain is one of the world’s richest countries. So why do a third of its children live in poverty?

Britain is one of the world’s richest countries. So why do a third of its children live in poverty?

Britain is one of the world’s richest countries. So why do a third of its children live in poverty?
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In New Orleans, immigrants are staying home and hiding out as city braces for Border Patrol operation

In New Orleans, immigrants are staying home and hiding out as city braces for Border Patrol operation

In New Orleans, immigrants are staying home and hiding out as city braces for Border Patrol operation
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Young street musicians jailed for singing anti-Kremlin songs have fled Russia, media report

Two young street musicians who were jailed for more than a month in Russia for singing anti-Kremlin songs have left the country after being released from detention,

Young street musicians jailed for singing anti-Kremlin songs have fled Russia, media report
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Shein's first bricks-and-mortar shop highlights department stores' existential pain

Shein's move into the flagship BHV in Paris has added political heat to the troubles of department stores, which are facing an

Shein's first bricks-and-mortar shop highlights department stores' existential pain
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Ukrainian refugee who fled war wins top sumo wrestling competition in Japan

Ukrainian refugee who fled war wins top sumo wrestling competition in Japan

Ukrainian refugee who fled war wins top sumo wrestling competition in Japan
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What to Stream: 'Stranger Things,' 'Mickey 17,' Kevin Hart and 'A Grand Ole Opry Christmas'

Director Bong Joon Ho’s “Mickey 17” starring several versions of Robert Pattinson and Kevin Hart debuting a new comedy special on Netflix are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you

What to Stream: 'Stranger Things,' 'Mickey 17,' Kevin Hart and 'A Grand Ole Opry Christmas'
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Australia’s teen social media ban pushes content creators to look abroad

Australia is home for YouTube star Jordan Barclay, the place where he was born, went to school and built a company worth $50 million by age 23 that produces gaming

Australia’s teen social media ban pushes content creators to look abroad
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Apartment fire leaves roughly 100 residents displaced

Apartment fire leaves roughly 100 residents displaced

Apartment fire leaves roughly 100 residents displaced
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Former Mets star Darryl Strawberry thanks Trump for pardon during sermon at Tulsa church

Former New York Mets star Darryl Strawberry says God set him free when he was pardoned by President Donald Trump

Former Mets star Darryl Strawberry thanks Trump for pardon during sermon at Tulsa church
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World’s oldest passenger ship has a new life on land

In 1914, the SS Medina made its maiden voyage. Over the years, through changes in name and ownership, it became the world’s oldest active passenger ship. Now, thanks to an $18 million investment from Singaporean businessman Eric Saw, the ship has found a new life on land as a hotel. CNN's Oscar Holland took a tour of this unique hotel.

World’s oldest passenger ship has a new life on land
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‘Wicked: For Good’ recaptures box office magic with $150 million opening weekend

‘Wicked: For Good’ recaptures box office magic with $150 million opening weekend

‘Wicked: For Good’ recaptures box office magic with $150 million opening weekend
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Donald Glover says he had a stroke

Donald Glover has revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour

Donald Glover says he had a stroke
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Brazilian pop singer Liniker’s voice is reaching the world, but her community is still fighting to survive

Brazilian pop singer Liniker’s voice is reaching the world, but her community is still fighting to survive

Brazilian pop singer Liniker’s voice is reaching the world, but her community is still fighting to survive
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‘Wicked: For Good’ is even more popular than the first, soaring to a $226 million global debut

Universal Pictures' "Wicked: For Good" has taken the box office by storm, earning an estimated $150 million in North America and $226 million globally in its opening weekend

‘Wicked: For Good’ is even more popular than the first, soaring to a $226 million global debut
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For the next two weeks, NFL players are wearing their philanthropic passion on their cleats

For the next two weeks, NFL players are wearing their philanthropic passion on their cleats

For the next two weeks, NFL players are wearing their philanthropic passion on their cleats
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An ancient Maya myth finds new life in a Mexican circus company’s performance

Mexican artistic director Jorge Díaz has created a unique stage adaptation of the Maya myth Popol Vuh

An ancient Maya myth finds new life in a Mexican circus company’s performance
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Trump's breakup with Greene is not the same as others. But like always, there may be second chances

President Donald Trump’s chaotic political universe has at least one consistent law that rises above any other: The president has no permanent friends and no permanent enemies

Trump's breakup with Greene is not the same as others. But like always, there may be second chances
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Trump teaming up with Jack Nicklaus to revamp 'president's golf course' at Joint Base Andrews

President Donald Trump says he's teaming up with legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus to revamp the golf courses at Joint Base Andrews

Trump teaming up with Jack Nicklaus to revamp 'president's golf course' at Joint Base Andrews
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Trump says Nicklaus will lead golf course revamp at Joint Base Andrews

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Trump says Nicklaus will lead golf course revamp at Joint Base Andrews
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Paul Costelloe, personal designer to Princess Diana, dies at 80

Irish fashion designer Paul Costelloe, personal designer to the late Princess Diana who became a fixture at London Fashion Week for four decades, has died aged 80, his family said in

Paul Costelloe, personal designer to Princess Diana, dies at 80
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On paper, a California city bans the sale of comic books to kids. Officials want to change that

In the mid-20th century, comic books groups grew in popularity

On paper, a California city bans the sale of comic books to kids. Officials want to change that
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Beloved Italian singer Ornella Vanoni, whose iconic career spanned 70 years, dies at 91

Ornella Vanoni, a beloved Italian singer with a career spanning seven decades, has died at 91

Beloved Italian singer Ornella Vanoni, whose iconic career spanned 70 years, dies at 91
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Fact vs. fiction: The real story behind the Murdaugh murders and Hulu’s dramatized retelling

Fact vs. fiction: The real story behind the Murdaugh murders and Hulu’s dramatized retelling

Fact vs. fiction: The real story behind the Murdaugh murders and Hulu’s dramatized retelling
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Catholic clergy are ecstatic about Rosalía’s songs of faith in her new album ‘Lux’

Rosalía has won over millions of music lovers for her fusions of flamenco and urban Latin beats

Catholic clergy are ecstatic about Rosalía’s songs of faith in her new album ‘Lux’
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Kennedy Center says it's being paid $7.4 million ahead of the World Cup draw

The Kennedy Center is receiving $7.4 million ahead of the World Cup draw next month

Kennedy Center says it's being paid $7.4 million ahead of the World Cup draw
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Basketball players protest punishment over clogged toilet at Florida college

Basketball players protest punishment over clogged toilet at Florida college

Basketball players protest punishment over clogged toilet at Florida college
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Thitikul nearly flawless for a 63 to build 3-shot lead in LPGA season finale

Jeeno Thitikul is looking every bit like the No. 1 player in women's golf

Thitikul nearly flawless for a 63 to build 3-shot lead in LPGA season finale
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Kelsie Whitmore is top pick, Mo'ne Davis selected 10th in 1st Women's Pro Baseball League draft

Pitcher and outfielder Kelsie Whitmore is returning to familiar surroundings after being selected by San Francisco with the first pick in the inaugural Women’s Pro Baseball League draft

Kelsie Whitmore is top pick, Mo'ne Davis selected 10th in 1st Women's Pro Baseball League draft
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Bidders for Warner Bros Discovery face barrage of political and regulatory risks

Paramount Skydance, Comcast and Netflix are bidding to buy Warner Bros Discovery, Reuters reported on Thursday, but each company's bid faces its own

Bidders for Warner Bros Discovery face barrage of political and regulatory risks
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‘KPop Demon Hunters’ is officially eligible for the Oscars

“KPop Demon Hunters” is one step closer to another golden moment: The Oscars

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ is officially eligible for the Oscars
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Fugees rapper Pras Michel sentenced to 14 years in prison over illegal donations to Obama campaign

Grammy-winning rapper Prakazrel “Pras” Michel of the Fugees has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for a case in which he was convicted of illegally funneling millions of dollars in foreign contributions to former President Barack Obama’s 2012 reelection campaign

Fugees rapper Pras Michel sentenced to 14 years in prison over illegal donations to Obama campaign
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Fátima Bosch's Miss Universe 2025 win echoes in Mexico where women fight for equality

Fátima Bosch Fernández’s Miss Universe victory is resounding across Mexico

Fátima Bosch's Miss Universe 2025 win echoes in Mexico where women fight for equality
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Khashoggi's widow and Democrats demand release of call transcript with Trump and Saudi crown prince

The widow of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi is calling for the release of the transcript of a 2019 phone call President Donald Trump had with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

Khashoggi's widow and Democrats demand release of call transcript with Trump and Saudi crown prince
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Eddie Murphy to receive life achievement award from the American Film Institute

Eddie Murphy is being celebrated with a life achievement award from the American Film Institute

Eddie Murphy to receive life achievement award from the American Film Institute
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Vietnam War POW Robert Stirm, seen in iconic 'Burst of Joy' photo with family, dies at 92

Former U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Stirm, a POW during the Vietnam War known for the iconic "Burst of Joy" photo reuniting him with his family, has died in California

Vietnam War POW Robert Stirm, seen in iconic 'Burst of Joy' photo with family, dies at 92
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Eurovision Song Contest changes rules after Israel controversy

Organisers of the Eurovision Song Contest announced on Friday changes to voting rules to avoid state interference after controversy over Israel's entry this

Eurovision Song Contest changes rules after Israel controversy
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They chose to die together on the Titanic. A reminder of their love story sold for a record amount

They chose to die together on the Titanic. A reminder of their love story sold for a record amount

They chose to die together on the Titanic. A reminder of their love story sold for a record amount
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Just follow orders or obey the law? What US troops told us about refusing illegal commands

A majority of service members understand the distinction between legal and illegal orders.

Just follow orders or obey the law? What US troops told us about refusing illegal commands
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17-year-old Iowa singer-songwriter releases single after winning statewide competition

17-year-old Iowa singer-songwriter releases single after winning statewide competition

17-year-old Iowa singer-songwriter releases single after winning statewide competition
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Mexico’s Fatima Bosch crowned Miss Universe winner in glittering finale of scandal-hit pageant

Mexico’s Fatima Bosch crowned Miss Universe winner in glittering finale of scandal-hit pageant

Mexico’s Fatima Bosch crowned Miss Universe winner in glittering finale of scandal-hit pageant
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New play looking at friendship between AIDS activist Larry Kramer and Anthony Fauci in the works

A new play titled “Kramer/Fauci” explores the complex relationship between playwright and AIDS activist Larry Kramer and Dr. Anthony Fauci

New play looking at friendship between AIDS activist Larry Kramer and Anthony Fauci in the works
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Kering CEO plans 'House of Dreams' investment arm to help trim reliance on Gucci

Kering's new CEO Luca De Meo plans to set up a new unit to scout for up-and-coming brands to invest in, documents seen by Reuters show, as he

Kering CEO plans 'House of Dreams' investment arm to help trim reliance on Gucci
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2026 World Cup: Coach Arnold feels Iraq's passion to pass final playoff test after 40-year wait

Iraq is one game away from soccer’s 2026 World Cup in North America and its veteran coach Graham Arnold senses a little pressure and a huge achievement ahead

2026 World Cup: Coach Arnold feels Iraq's passion to pass final playoff test after 40-year wait
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Is Charli XCX’s ‘The Moment’ a mockumentary or what?

Is Charli XCX’s ‘The Moment’ a mockumentary or what?

Is Charli XCX’s ‘The Moment’ a mockumentary or what?
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Nobel laureate Han Kang's first nonfiction book in English to be released next spring

Nobel laureate Han Kang's first nonfiction book in English, “Light and Thread,” is set for release next spring

Nobel laureate Han Kang's first nonfiction book in English to be released next spring
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The plague of frog costumes demonstrates the subversive power of play in protests

‘Protest costumes’ are now a category on Amazon. Protesters use them to soften their public image at a time when ICE is calling them ‘violent’ and ‘Antifa,’ showing the subversive power of humor.

The plague of frog costumes demonstrates the subversive power of play in protests
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The ‘Wicked: For Good’ press tour gave Ariana Grande something wicked (it’s Covid)

The ‘Wicked: For Good’ press tour gave Ariana Grande something wicked (it’s Covid)

The ‘Wicked: For Good’ press tour gave Ariana Grande something wicked (it’s Covid)
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Eurovision plans changes to voting, security after allegations of Israeli government 'interference'

Organizers of the Eurovision Song Contest say they’re changing the voting system of the popular musical extravaganza to ensure fairness

Eurovision plans changes to voting, security after allegations of Israeli government 'interference'
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She married her brother, then he died. The monument to her grief was a Wonder of the Ancient World

She married her brother, then he died. The monument to her grief was a Wonder of the Ancient World

She married her brother, then he died. The monument to her grief was a Wonder of the Ancient World
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‘Superman #1’ copy found in attic becomes most expensive comic ever sold

‘Superman #1’ copy found in attic becomes most expensive comic ever sold

‘Superman #1’ copy found in attic becomes most expensive comic ever sold
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China scraps concerts with Japanese musicians as diplomatic tensions mount

Japanese jazz musician Yoshio Suzuki and his band were in the

China scraps concerts with Japanese musicians as diplomatic tensions mount
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Alabama board votes to remove books about being transgender from public library youth sections

The board overseeing Alabama public libraries on Thursday voted to remove books that discuss being transgender from the teen and children’s sections of public libraries

Alabama board votes to remove books about being transgender from public library youth sections
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$54.7M sale of Frida Kahlo self-portrait breaks auction record for female artists

A 1940 self-portrait by Frida Kahlo has sold for $54.7 million and made auction history at Sotheby’s in New York

$54.7M sale of Frida Kahlo self-portrait breaks auction record for female artists
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What to know about the Justice Department's Jeffrey Epstein files

The clock is ticking for the U.S. government to open up its files on Jeffrey Epstein

What to know about the Justice Department's Jeffrey Epstein files
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Frida Kahlo self-portrait sells for $54.7 million, setting new record for female artists

Frida Kahlo self-portrait sells for $54.7 million, setting new record for female artists

Frida Kahlo self-portrait sells for $54.7 million, setting new record for female artists
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Two Florida academics say they have their jobs back after Charlie Kirk-related comments

Two Florida academics who were put on leave following comments tied to the September 10 assassination of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk say they have their

Two Florida academics say they have their jobs back after Charlie Kirk-related comments
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Trump steps up attacks on ABC and Jimmy Kimmel, says network should 'get the bum off the air'

ABC is in President Donald Trump's crosshairs this week

Trump steps up attacks on ABC and Jimmy Kimmel, says network should 'get the bum off the air'
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Lakers fire Joey Buss, Jesse Buss from front office positions after ownership change

Joey Buss and Jesse Buss are no longer working in the Los Angeles Lakers’ front office after the franchise’s recent ownership change

Lakers fire Joey Buss, Jesse Buss from front office positions after ownership change
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Respect and remembrance for Cheney from Bush, Biden and past vice presidents as Trump is excluded

Washington National Cathedral hosted a bipartisan show of respect and remembrance for Dick Cheney, the consequential and polarizing vice president who became an acidic scold of fellow Republican President Donald Trump

Respect and remembrance for Cheney from Bush, Biden and past vice presidents as Trump is excluded
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Montpellier denies forward Mary Fowler's racism allegation and threatens legal action

French soccer club Montpellier has denied racism allegations made by Australia forward Mary Fowler who said a teammate gave her bananas as a departing gift in 2022

Montpellier denies forward Mary Fowler's racism allegation and threatens legal action
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Democratic FCC commissioner says Trump ABC threat would fail in court

A Democratic member of the Federal Communications Commission said on Thursday that calls by President Donald Trump to urge the agency to rescind licenses held

Democratic FCC commissioner says Trump ABC threat would fail in court
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Gary Mounfield, former Stone Roses bassist, has died at 63

Stone Roses and Primal Scream ex-bass player Gary Mounfield has died at age 63

Gary Mounfield, former Stone Roses bassist, has died at 63
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Memorial for workers detained by ICE removed in Immokalee

Memorial for workers detained by ICE removed in Immokalee

Memorial for workers detained by ICE removed in Immokalee
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Our first look at ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ is already a wild ride

Our first look at ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ is already a wild ride

Our first look at ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ is already a wild ride
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Wax Diana in ‘revenge dress’ is unveiled in Paris decades after her death in the city

A Paris wax museum has unveiled a figure depicting Princess Diana attired in what has come to be known as her "revenge dress."

Wax Diana in ‘revenge dress’ is unveiled in Paris decades after her death in the city
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Advocacy groups urge parents to avoid AI toys this holiday season

Children’s and consumer advocacy groups are urging parents not to buy AI-powered toys during the holiday season

Advocacy groups urge parents to avoid AI toys this holiday season
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Luxury sector to revive in 2026 but price hikes leave shoppers 'betrayed', Bain says

The global luxury goods industry is likely to sell 3% to 5% more next year after stagnating in 2025, but years of aggressive price increases have alienated customers,

Luxury sector to revive in 2026 but price hikes leave shoppers 'betrayed', Bain says
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Novelist Rabih Alameddine and poet Patricia Smith win National Book Awards

The 76th annual National Book Awards have been presented by the nonprofit National Book Foundation, with winners including Rabih Alameddine for fiction, Patricia Smith for poetry, and Omar El Akkad for nonfiction

Novelist Rabih Alameddine and poet Patricia Smith win National Book Awards
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Descendants obtain works of enslaved potter in landmark restitution deal

The family of enslaved potter David Drake — known as “Dave the Potter” — has reclaimed two rare stoneware jars he created in South Carolina before the Civil War in what experts call the first major U.S. art restitution case involving works made by an enslaved person

Descendants obtain works of enslaved potter in landmark restitution deal
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Ukraine identifies Russian commander accused of mass murder in Bucha

Ukraine identifies Russian commander accused of mass murder in Bucha

Ukraine identifies Russian commander accused of mass murder in Bucha
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Cortina's controversial Olympic sliding track to host test races without fans

There won’t be any spectators for the opening races at the controversial sliding venue for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Cortina's controversial Olympic sliding track to host test races without fans
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K-pop fans' environmental activism comes to UN climate talks

K-pop is turning up in force at the United Nations climate talks in Brazil, with fans-turned-activists hosting protest and events to mobilize their millions-strong online community to back concrete climate actions

K-pop fans' environmental activism comes to UN climate talks
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First Amendment in flux: When free speech protections came up against the Red Scare

The congressional anti-communist hearings of the 1940s are a reminder that freedom of speech today is even more fragile than it may seem.

First Amendment in flux: When free speech protections came up against the Red Scare
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Kevin Spacey says he doesn’t have a home

Kevin Spacey says he doesn’t have a home

Kevin Spacey says he doesn’t have a home
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Why does this NYC subway station smell 'Christmassy'? It's an ad

A new advertisement inside the Grand Central subway station is filling the air with a seasonal scent

Why does this NYC subway station smell 'Christmassy'? It's an ad
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Prada heir Lorenzo Bertelli will have strategic role at Versace as executive chairman

Prada heir Lorenzo Bertelli is set to play a major strategic role as executive chairman of Versace following the Prada Group's 1.25 billion-euro deal to acquire its rival

Prada heir Lorenzo Bertelli will have strategic role at Versace as executive chairman
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As US debates gender roles, some women in male-led faiths dig in on social and political issues

The U.S. feminist movement’s perpetual quest for gender equality has suffered notable setbacks during President Donald Trump’s second term

As US debates gender roles, some women in male-led faiths dig in on social and political issues
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Building a modern metropolis using a centuries-old technique

Building a modern metropolis using a centuries-old technique

Building a modern metropolis using a centuries-old technique
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The world’s coolest streets have been named. Here’s what locals really think

The world’s coolest streets have been named. Here’s what locals really think

The world’s coolest streets have been named. Here’s what locals really think
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Volunteer patrols and the PTA at school entrances: How some Charlotte residents are mobilizing amid the immigration crackdown

Volunteer patrols and the PTA at school entrances: How some Charlotte residents are mobilizing amid the immigration crackdown

Volunteer patrols and the PTA at school entrances: How some Charlotte residents are mobilizing amid the immigration crackdown
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On the world’s coldest stage, a military musician plays with a plastic horn and double gloves

Natalie Paine, a French horn player in New Zealand’s navy, has been stationed in Antarctica on a military posting since October

On the world’s coldest stage, a military musician plays with a plastic horn and double gloves
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Holiday tree featuring thousands of origami works opens at NYC's American Museum of Natural History

A beloved Christmas tree tradition is returning to Manhattan this holiday season

Holiday tree featuring thousands of origami works opens at NYC's American Museum of Natural History
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Philon scores 24 as No. 11 Alabama beats No. 8 Illinois 90-86

Labaron Philon scored 24 points, and No. 11 Alabama beat eighth-ranked Illinois 90-86 at the United Center

Philon scores 24 as No. 11 Alabama beats No. 8 Illinois 90-86
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Netflix's Warner Bros bid will include theater releases, Bloomberg News reports

Netflix has informed Warner Bros.

Netflix's Warner Bros bid will include theater releases, Bloomberg News reports
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House gets back to work and quickly falls into a cycle of punishing its own

The U.S. House is back in session after a multi-week hiatus

House gets back to work and quickly falls into a cycle of punishing its own
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Major music labels strike licensing deals with AI streaming startup Klay, Bloomberg News reports

Universal Music Group, Sony Music and Warner Music Group have licensed their catalogs to Klay, an AI-powered music streaming startup that will let users remake songs using artificial

Major music labels strike licensing deals with AI streaming startup Klay, Bloomberg News reports
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Trump administration makes major changes to a report it commissioned on FEMA reforms, AP sources say

A draft report on reforms to the Federal Emergency Management Agency has been significantly reduced in size, according to three people familiar with the matter

Trump administration makes major changes to a report it commissioned on FEMA reforms, AP sources say
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Amid anti-immigration sentiment and policies, the US Latino population grows and cultural traditions remain

Amid anti-immigration sentiment and policies, the US Latino population grows and cultural traditions remain

Amid anti-immigration sentiment and policies, the US Latino population grows and cultural traditions remain
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2026 Oscars broadcast will include all 24 awards, including new casting prize

The Oscars are making room for one more award on their live broadcast in 2026

2026 Oscars broadcast will include all 24 awards, including new casting prize
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What to know about Lindsey Halligan’s big grand jury revelation at James Comey’s vindictive-prosecution hearing

What to know about Lindsey Halligan’s big grand jury revelation at James Comey’s vindictive-prosecution hearing

What to know about Lindsey Halligan’s big grand jury revelation at James Comey’s vindictive-prosecution hearing
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Louvre boosts security with 100 cameras and other measures after crown jewels heist

The head of the Louvre Museum says that new surveillance cameras and anti-intrusion systems will soon be installed at the Paris landmark after last month’s stunning crown jewels heist

Louvre boosts security with 100 cameras and other measures after crown jewels heist
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Trump has signed a bill directing DOJ to release Epstein case files. Here’s what we know about them

Trump has signed a bill directing DOJ to release Epstein case files. Here’s what we know about them

Trump has signed a bill directing DOJ to release Epstein case files. Here’s what we know about them
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Brendan Fraser's new horizons include 'Rental Family' and rental hedgehogs

“Rental Family” is Brendan Fraser’s first leading role since winning the best actor Oscar for “The Whale.”

Brendan Fraser's new horizons include 'Rental Family' and rental hedgehogs
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'Fight or flight:' Hair stylist rushes to save co-worker after vehicle crashes into salon

'Fight or flight:' Hair stylist rushes to save co-worker after vehicle crashes into salon

'Fight or flight:' Hair stylist rushes to save co-worker after vehicle crashes into salon
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For Brandon Lake, crossing over means more opportunities to spread a Christian message

Christian music is gaining in popularity, and Brandon Lake is one reason why

For Brandon Lake, crossing over means more opportunities to spread a Christian message
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Federal officials unveil more charges against the former Olympic snowboarder accused of running international drug ring

Federal officials unveil more charges against the former Olympic snowboarder accused of running international drug ring

Federal officials unveil more charges against the former Olympic snowboarder accused of running international drug ring
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UK to ban the resale of tickets for profit to protect fans

Britain said on Wednesday it would ban the resale of tickets to concerts, sport and other live events for profit, disrupting ticket touts and the platforms that benefit from their

UK to ban the resale of tickets for profit to protect fans
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‘Better to try and fail than not to try it at all’: 100-year-old says age has nothing on trying something new

‘Better to try and fail than not to try it at all’: 100-year-old says age has nothing on trying something new

‘Better to try and fail than not to try it at all’: 100-year-old says age has nothing on trying something new
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Restorers dismantle and reconstruct a historic Cairo neighbourhood

Egyptian restorers are reconstructing a dilapidated neighbourhood in Cairo's historic centre, dismantling houses and then rebuilding them with materials from the old

Restorers dismantle and reconstruct a historic Cairo neighbourhood
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US tourism expected to score big with FIFA World Cup

International tourism to the U.S. could get a much-needed boost from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a sluggish 2025, when visitors stayed away amid unease over President

US tourism expected to score big with FIFA World Cup
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Roger Federer elected to International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1st year of eligibility

Roger Federer has been elected to the International Tennis Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility

Roger Federer elected to International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1st year of eligibility
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Rare Klimt painting becomes the most expensive work of modern art ever sold at auction

Rare Klimt painting becomes the most expensive work of modern art ever sold at auction

Rare Klimt painting becomes the most expensive work of modern art ever sold at auction
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A ‘Family Stone’ sequel is in the works, says writer-director Thomas Bezucha

A ‘Family Stone’ sequel is in the works, says writer-director Thomas Bezucha

A ‘Family Stone’ sequel is in the works, says writer-director Thomas Bezucha
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Venezuela’s propaganda machine lashes back with jokes, cartoons and sarcasm as US pressure ramps up

Venezuela’s propaganda machine lashes back with jokes, cartoons and sarcasm as US pressure ramps up

Venezuela’s propaganda machine lashes back with jokes, cartoons and sarcasm as US pressure ramps up
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Rome’s oldest coffee house was an ornate treasure. A bitter legal dispute has turned it into an empty eyesore

Rome’s oldest coffee house was an ornate treasure. A bitter legal dispute has turned it into an empty eyesore

Rome’s oldest coffee house was an ornate treasure. A bitter legal dispute has turned it into an empty eyesore
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From the runway to the wild: Celebrities are already stepping out in clothes designers want you to wear next spring

From the runway to the wild: Celebrities are already stepping out in clothes designers want you to wear next spring

From the runway to the wild: Celebrities are already stepping out in clothes designers want you to wear next spring
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Louvre museum to add 100 external cameras by 2026 after heist exposed security flaws

France's Louvre Museum will install 100 external cameras by the end of 2026 as part of measures to tighten security after last month's spectacular heist, its director said on

Louvre museum to add 100 external cameras by 2026 after heist exposed security flaws
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For conservative media, New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani quickly becomes attack target

New York City's mayor-elect, Zohran Mamdani, has quickly become a target of conservative media figures

For conservative media, New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani quickly becomes attack target
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Gustav Klimt portrait that spared its subject from Nazis breaks modern art record with $236M sale

A Gustav Klimt portrait painting has sold for a record $236 million at an auction where a solid gold toilet also sold for $12.1 million

Gustav Klimt portrait that spared its subject from Nazis breaks modern art record with $236M sale
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Elon Musk attends Trump's dinner with Saudi crown prince

Elon Musk joined a dinner with U.S President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House on Tuesday, the second joint public appearance since a bitter public

Elon Musk attends Trump's dinner with Saudi crown prince
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No. 17 Michigan State gets an unexpected 3-point barrage to beat No. 12 Kentucky

Michigan State's breakout 3-point-shooting performance was so surprising to Tom Izzo that the Hall of Fame coach wondered aloud if the Spartans made more while beating Kentucky than in their first three games of the season combined

No. 17 Michigan State gets an unexpected 3-point barrage to beat No. 12 Kentucky
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A Dallas dad came to terms with his imminent deportation. Then an 11th-hour court order gave hope to see his family again

A Dallas dad came to terms with his imminent deportation. Then an 11th-hour court order gave hope to see his family again

A Dallas dad came to terms with his imminent deportation. Then an 11th-hour court order gave hope to see his family again