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Today: December 18, 2025
Today: December 18, 2025

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Louvre workers vote to extend a strike as the museum partially reopens

Employees at the Louvre Museum have voted to extend a strike that has disrupted operations at the world’s most visited museum

Louvre workers vote to extend a strike as the museum partially reopens
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What to know about the upcoming Epstein files release

What to know about the upcoming Epstein files release

What to know about the upcoming Epstein files release
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Accused gunman in Bondi Beach shooting charged with 15 counts of murder

An accused gunman in Sydney’s Bondi Beach massacre has been charged with 59 offenses including 15 charges of murder as hundreds of mourners gathered in Sydney to begin funerals for the victims

Accused gunman in Bondi Beach shooting charged with 15 counts of murder
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Church altar featuring homeless man goes on display a stone's throw from his grave at the Vatican

In 2018, German artist Michael Triegel asked a homeless man in Rome to pose for a drawing, thinking that he would make an ideal model for St. Peter if he ever needed to paint the first pope

Church altar featuring homeless man goes on display a stone's throw from his grave at the Vatican
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Haunted house and invisible demons: Tennessee Williams' early radio play 'The Strangers' publishes

Tennessee Williams' early radio play, “The Strangers,” is featured in The Strand this week

Haunted house and invisible demons: Tennessee Williams' early radio play 'The Strangers' publishes
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Norman Podhoretz, contentious and influential neo-conservative, has died

Norman Podhoretz, a leading neo-conservative and the former editor of Commentary magazine, has died

Norman Podhoretz, contentious and influential neo-conservative, has died
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Terence Crawford, boxing's top pound-for-pound fighter, retires on top with 42-0 record

Terence Crawford has announced his retirement from boxing

Terence Crawford, boxing's top pound-for-pound fighter, retires on top with 42-0 record
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Jared Kushner pulls out of Paramount’s hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery

A private equity firm owned by Jared Kushner says it's no longer backing Paramount’s hostile acquisition bid for Warner Bros

Jared Kushner pulls out of Paramount’s hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
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Billy Crystal, Albert Brooks and other close friends of Rob and Michele Reiner pay tribute

Some of Rob and Michele Reiner's closest friends, including Billy Crystal and Larry David, have released a heartfelt statement mourning the couple

Billy Crystal, Albert Brooks and other close friends of Rob and Michele Reiner pay tribute
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Prosecutors charge Rob Reiner’s son Nick with 2 counts of murder in killing of his parents

Rob Reiner’s son Nick Reiner has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the killing of his parents

Prosecutors charge Rob Reiner’s son Nick with 2 counts of murder in killing of his parents
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Trump expected to sign executive order reclassifying marijuana, easing restrictions on the drug

Trump expected to sign executive order reclassifying marijuana, easing restrictions on the drug

Trump expected to sign executive order reclassifying marijuana, easing restrictions on the drug
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What we know about Nick Reiner, son of Rob and Michele Reiner

What we know about Nick Reiner, son of Rob and Michele Reiner

What we know about Nick Reiner, son of Rob and Michele Reiner
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US Capitol unveils statue of teen civil rights icon Barbara Rose Johns, taking Robert E. Lee's spot

The U.S. Capitol has begun displaying a statue of a teenaged Barbara Rose Johns as she protested poor conditions at her segregated Virginia high school

US Capitol unveils statue of teen civil rights icon Barbara Rose Johns, taking Robert E. Lee's spot
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Federal judge indicates he won’t halt the White House ballroom project

Federal judge indicates he won’t halt the White House ballroom project

Federal judge indicates he won’t halt the White House ballroom project
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The boys of ‘Stand by Me’ remember Rob Reiner

The boys of ‘Stand by Me’ remember Rob Reiner

The boys of ‘Stand by Me’ remember Rob Reiner
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Fellow Wisconsin judge 'shocked' by Hannah Dugan's response to immigration officers

A colleague of the Milwaukee judge accused of helping an immigrant evade arrest is testifying at her criminal trial that she was shocked by her fellow judge’s behavior

Fellow Wisconsin judge 'shocked' by Hannah Dugan's response to immigration officers
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Judge says he's hopeful hearing on Luigi Mangione trial evidence will end this week

A judge says he’s optimistic that a pretrial hearing in Luigi Mangione’s New York murder case will end this week

Judge says he's hopeful hearing on Luigi Mangione trial evidence will end this week
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Susie Wiles, White House chief of staff, criticizes Bondi and opines on Trump in Vanity Fair

White House chief of staff Susie Wiles is criticizing Attorney General Pam Bondi’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case and broadly defending Donald Trump's second presidency in a series of interviews published Tuesday

Susie Wiles, White House chief of staff, criticizes Bondi and opines on Trump in Vanity Fair
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Pentagon launches new phase of probe into Sen. Mark Kelly over ‘illegal orders’ video

Pentagon launches new phase of probe into Sen. Mark Kelly over ‘illegal orders’ video

Pentagon launches new phase of probe into Sen. Mark Kelly over ‘illegal orders’ video
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Joe Ely, a Texas songwriter whose legacy touched rock and punk, dies age 78

Joe Ely, the influential Texas-born singer-songwriter whose blend of honky-tonk, rock, roadhouse blues, led to collaborations with Bruce Springsteen and the Clash, has died

Joe Ely, a Texas songwriter whose legacy touched rock and punk, dies age 78
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The Queen of Disco: Donna Summer is posthumously inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame

Donna Summer has been posthumously inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, the hall said

The Queen of Disco: Donna Summer is posthumously inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame
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Christine Baranski narrates `A Christmas Carol' before returning for `The Gilded Age' season 4

Christine Baranski has teamed with the Skylark Vocal Ensemble for a unique rendition of Charles Dickens' “A Christmas Carol.”

Christine Baranski narrates `A Christmas Carol' before returning for `The Gilded Age' season 4
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Maximalism is back in cocktails with bold colors and flavors

Maximalism in cocktails is making a comeback

Maximalism is back in cocktails with bold colors and flavors
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Fans celebrate Jane Austen's 250th birthday in Britain and beyond

Fans of Jane Austen are celebrating the author's 250th birthday with events in Britain and beyond

Fans celebrate Jane Austen's 250th birthday in Britain and beyond
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Need an escape? New tech can help you unplug without going totally off the grid.

Uniqode explores how national parks and green spaces use technology to enhance visitors' experiences of Mother Nature and all its beauty.

Need an escape? New tech can help you unplug without going totally off the grid.
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Jets D-lineman Jowon Briggs is a one-man band, a tenor who can tackle and play 12 instruments

New York Jets defensive tackle Jowon Briggs surprised his teammates earlier this season by singing a song during a special teams meeting

Jets D-lineman Jowon Briggs is a one-man band, a tenor who can tackle and play 12 instruments
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Post Malone was told he would never play his hometown stadium. He kicked off his nationwide tour there anyway.

The Salt Lake Tribune reported that Post Malone kicked off his latest tour on April 29 with fireworks, confetti and other theatrics.

Post Malone was told he would never play his hometown stadium. He kicked off his nationwide tour there anyway.
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Mahjong gains popularity in Shreveport with dedicated classroom and social space

Mahjong gains popularity in Shreveport with dedicated classroom and social space

Mahjong gains popularity in Shreveport with dedicated classroom and social space
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The Taylor Swift docuseries finally turned me into a Swiftie

The Taylor Swift docuseries finally turned me into a Swiftie

The Taylor Swift docuseries finally turned me into a Swiftie
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Rome opens long-awaited Colosseum subway station, with displays of unearthed artifacts

Rome has opened two subway stations

Rome opens long-awaited Colosseum subway station, with displays of unearthed artifacts
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Howard Stern puts an end to the guessing game, signs new deal with SiriusXM

Howard Stern puts an end to the guessing game, signs new deal with SiriusXM

Howard Stern puts an end to the guessing game, signs new deal with SiriusXM
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Merriam-Webster’s 2025 word of the year takes aim at poor AI content

Merriam-Webster’s 2025 word of the year takes aim at poor AI content

Merriam-Webster’s 2025 word of the year takes aim at poor AI content
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The Italian grandmas winning Instagram at nearly 90

The Italian grandmas winning Instagram at nearly 90

The Italian grandmas winning Instagram at nearly 90
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Artist Theaster Gates will create a monumental ode to Black beauty at the Obama Presidential Center

Artist Theaster Gates will create a monumental ode to Black beauty at the Obama Presidential Center

Artist Theaster Gates will create a monumental ode to Black beauty at the Obama Presidential Center
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Brigitte Macron defends 'clumsy' sexist slur against feminist protesters

France's first lady has defended her use of a sexist slur against feminist protesters

Brigitte Macron defends 'clumsy' sexist slur against feminist protesters
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NBA Cup faces pressure to terminate its partnership with Emirates over UAE’s alleged role in Sudan crisis

NBA Cup faces pressure to terminate its partnership with Emirates over UAE’s alleged role in Sudan crisis

NBA Cup faces pressure to terminate its partnership with Emirates over UAE’s alleged role in Sudan crisis
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Trump says small cars can bring down big prices. Here’s why that’s unlikely

Trump says small cars can bring down big prices. Here’s why that’s unlikely

Trump says small cars can bring down big prices. Here’s why that’s unlikely
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Americans like artificial Christmas trees even though few are made in US and prices are up

A trade association says new U.S. tariffs increased artificial Christmas tree prices by 10% to 15% this year as tree companies reduced their orders and raised prices to cover the higher import taxes

Americans like artificial Christmas trees even though few are made in US and prices are up
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A timeline of Trump's fights with media, including the BBC and Jimmy Kimmel

President Donald Trump’s contentious relationship with news organizations over his time in office has led to a host of legal battles and disputes

A timeline of Trump's fights with media, including the BBC and Jimmy Kimmel
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Gary from Zootopia 2 is a hit in China. Now young people are buying venomous pit vipers

Gary from Zootopia 2 is a hit in China. Now young people are buying venomous pit vipers

Gary from Zootopia 2 is a hit in China. Now young people are buying venomous pit vipers
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'General Hospital' star Anthony Geary of Luke and Laura fame dies at 78

Anthony Geary, who played Luke Spencer on the longrunning soap opera "General Hospital," has died

'General Hospital' star Anthony Geary of Luke and Laura fame dies at 78
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How Rob Reiner left his mark on the film industry

Rob Reiner, the director behind iconic movies like "The Princess Bride" and "When Harry Met Sally," has died at 78, according to a spokesperson for his family. CNN's Stephanie Elam reports on Reiner's influence on Hollywood and the legacy he left behind.

How Rob Reiner left his mark on the film industry
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Michele Singer Reiner, photographer who inspired 1980s rom-com's happy end, dies

Photographer and movie producer Michele Singer Reiner has died

Michele Singer Reiner, photographer who inspired 1980s rom-com's happy end, dies
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Trump administration says White House ballroom construction is a matter of national security

The Trump administration says in a court filing that the president’s White House ballroom construction project must continue for unexplained national security reasons

Trump administration says White House ballroom construction is a matter of national security
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Rob Reiner's son Nick arrested after the director and his wife were found dead at their home

Police say the younger son of Rob Reiner is in jail for what investigators believe was the fatal stabbing a day earlier of the director-actor and his wife Michele at their home in Los Angeles

Rob Reiner's son Nick arrested after the director and his wife were found dead at their home
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The killings of Rob and Michele Reiner shatter family's gentle legacy

The Reiner family, known for their positive influence in American culture, has faced a shocking tragedy

The killings of Rob and Michele Reiner shatter family's gentle legacy
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‘General Hospital’ actor Anthony Geary, one half of beloved on-air couple Luke and Laura, dead at 78

‘General Hospital’ actor Anthony Geary, one half of beloved on-air couple Luke and Laura, dead at 78

‘General Hospital’ actor Anthony Geary, one half of beloved on-air couple Luke and Laura, dead at 78
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Epstein’s victims deserve more attention than his ‘client list’

Powerful men connected to Jeffrey Epstein are named, dissected and speculated about. The survivors, unless they work hard to step forward, remain a blurred mass in the background.

Epstein’s victims deserve more attention than his ‘client list’
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Here are 10 famous stars who were killed

Director-actor Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Reiner, are the latest celebrities to meet violent ends over the years

Here are 10 famous stars who were killed