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'Task' master Brad Ingelsby put Ruffalo's redemption at center of HBO series from the start

The HBO show “Task” features tense standoffs and dramatic moments, but its most powerful scene may be Mark Ruffalo reading a victim impact statement in court

'Task' master Brad Ingelsby put Ruffalo's redemption at center of HBO series from the start
Arts|Entertainment|Europe

A new Ishiguro novel heads to 1930s England, with spies, music and wit

Kazuo Ishiguro's next novel, “Miss Lambert Steps Aboard Danger,” is set in 1930s England

A new Ishiguro novel heads to 1930s England, with spies, music and wit
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Health

Singer Bonnie Tyler out of coma but in intensive care after emergency surgery

Singer Bonnie Tyler is no longer in a coma but remains in intensive care after being hospitalized

Singer Bonnie Tyler out of coma but in intensive care after emergency surgery
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How Wall Street is shifting electric utilities toward consolidation and profit

Electric utilities don’t make money from selling power to customers, but instead profit from investments in power plants, wires, substations and other equipment.

How Wall Street is shifting electric utilities toward consolidation and profit
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Naomi Campbell tells tribunal she was 'deceived' as she appeals charity trustee ban

Naomi Campbell has appeared in a London court, seeking to overturn a ban on her being a charity trustee in England and Wales

Naomi Campbell tells tribunal she was 'deceived' as she appeals charity trustee ban
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‘Fallout’ producer lauds tax breaks for luring show to Hollywood

As guests milled around a cavernous sound-stage that houses one of the sets from the

‘Fallout’ producer lauds tax breaks for luring show to Hollywood
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'Paddington' stage musical to pack its marmalade sandwiches and travel to Broadway

Paddington Bear is heading to Broadway with “Paddington The Musical” set to play at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre in March

'Paddington' stage musical to pack its marmalade sandwiches and travel to Broadway
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Steve Harvey: God’s blessings come with a duty to give back

Steve Harvey believes his success as an entertainer and author is a blessing from God, tied to his philanthropy

Steve Harvey: God’s blessings come with a duty to give back
Arts|Entertainment|Interview

Christopher Jackson to reprise his Tony-nominated role as George Washington in 'Hamilton'

Christopher Jackson is returning to his role as George Washington in he Broadway hit “Hamilton.”

Christopher Jackson to reprise his Tony-nominated role as George Washington in 'Hamilton'
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Alysa Liu and Ilia Malinin to return at Skate America as Grand Prix lineups revealed

Olympic figure skating champion Alysa Liu and world champion Ilia Malinin are set to make their returns to top-level competition at Skate America next season

Alysa Liu and Ilia Malinin to return at Skate America as Grand Prix lineups revealed
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A Jenna Bush Hager imprint release is now in Oprah's book club

Oprah Winfrey has selected Sophie Chen Keller's novel “Little Wonder” for her book club

A Jenna Bush Hager imprint release is now in Oprah's book club
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Burt Jones makes Rick Jackson’s big spending his closing argument in Georgia gubernatorial runoff

Burt Jones makes Rick Jackson’s big spending his closing argument in Georgia gubernatorial runoff

Burt Jones makes Rick Jackson’s big spending his closing argument in Georgia gubernatorial runoff
Arts|Food

These chefs and restaurants are the 2026 James Beard Award winners

These chefs and restaurants are the 2026 James Beard Award winners

These chefs and restaurants are the 2026 James Beard Award winners
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Takeaways from JD Vance’s new book, ‘Communion’

Takeaways from JD Vance’s new book, ‘Communion’

Takeaways from JD Vance’s new book, ‘Communion’
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Greek top court sends leader of November 17 guerrillas back to prison

The mastermind of Greece's defunct and most lethal guerrilla group November 17, who was freed from jail last month, will return to prison after the country's top court

Greek top court sends leader of November 17 guerrillas back to prison
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As Iran chases the World Cup, its US diaspora is divided between protesting and cheering

Iranian American demonstrators amassed outside Iran’s first World Cup match, waving the pre-revolutionary lion-and-sun flags banned inside the stadium and calling for change in Tehran

As Iran chases the World Cup, its US diaspora is divided between protesting and cheering
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What we misunderstand about absent fathers

As a new father, a scholar used his research on absentee fatherhood to reimagine his own childhood without his dad.

What we misunderstand about absent fathers
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Florida sues TikTok, claiming it violates state child safety law

Florida's attorney general sued TikTok on Monday over claims it is violating the state's law barring social media platforms from allowing children under age 14

Florida sues TikTok, claiming it violates state child safety law
Africa|Arts|Entertainment|World

South African jazz icon Abdullah Ibrahim dies in Germany at age 91 after a brief illness

Family members say renowned South African jazz musician Abdullah Ibrahim has died at age 91

South African jazz icon Abdullah Ibrahim dies in Germany at age 91 after a brief illness
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Model railroad club keeps history on track at century-old hotel museum in Tennessee

Model railroad club keeps history on track at century-old hotel museum in Tennessee

Model railroad club keeps history on track at century-old hotel museum in Tennessee
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Officials in Brazil investigate helicopter crash that killed 6

Officials in Brazil were inspecting the site of a Sunday's fatal helicopter crash

Officials in Brazil investigate helicopter crash that killed 6
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United Airlines reveals ‘Stars and Stripes’ paint scheme on two planes in honor of America’s 250th anniversary

United Airlines reveals ‘Stars and Stripes’ paint scheme on two planes in honor of America’s 250th anniversary

United Airlines reveals ‘Stars and Stripes’ paint scheme on two planes in honor of America’s 250th anniversary
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Don't expect a repeat. UFC boss Dana White says 'never again' to another White House fight night

UFC CEO Dana White called fight night at the White House a smashing success

Don't expect a repeat. UFC boss Dana White says 'never again' to another White House fight night
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Mother-daughter duo navigate loss while changing laws in Utah farming

Mother-daughter duo navigate loss while changing laws in Utah farming

Mother-daughter duo navigate loss while changing laws in Utah farming
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Spain at a Tennessee boarding school, Iraq in a rural West Virginia town: Where World Cup teams live

As World Cup teams establish training bases across the United States, communities far from the tournament’s host cities are embracing the international spotlight

Spain at a Tennessee boarding school, Iraq in a rural West Virginia town: Where World Cup teams live
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A rare first edition of 'Wuthering Heights' complete with spelling mistakes is up for auction

A rare first-edition copy of Emily Brontë’s novel "Wuthering Heights" is up for auction for the first time in over a century

A rare first edition of 'Wuthering Heights' complete with spelling mistakes is up for auction
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle

Severe storms devastate Omaha Art Fair, leaving artists with major losses

Severe storms devastate Omaha Art Fair, leaving artists with major losses

Severe storms devastate Omaha Art Fair, leaving artists with major losses
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With UFC fight night wrapped at the White House, days of breakdown and cleanup begin

With UFC fight night wrapped at the White House, days of breakdown and cleanup begin

With UFC fight night wrapped at the White House, days of breakdown and cleanup begin
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Ukraine weighs damage to historic cathedral after Russian strike causes blaze

Firefighters and employees were cleaning up on Monday after what Ukraine said was a targeted Russian strike that caused serious damage to a nearly

Ukraine weighs damage to historic cathedral after Russian strike causes blaze
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Netflix expands iHeartMedia partnership, adds Kate Hudson, Martha Stewart podcast shows

Netflix is adding several new podcast shows to its content library, including ones by Hollywood star Kate Hudson and celebrity lifestyle guru Martha Stewart, deepening its video

Netflix expands iHeartMedia partnership, adds Kate Hudson, Martha Stewart podcast shows
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UK bans under-16s from using social media apps including TikTok and YouTube

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Britain will ban children under 16 from using social media apps like Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube from early next year

UK bans under-16s from using social media apps including TikTok and YouTube
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Trump says July Fourth celebration on National Mall will include his own rally

Trump says July Fourth celebration on National Mall will include his own rally

Trump says July Fourth celebration on National Mall will include his own rally
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Xenophobic attacks are hurting South Africa's image abroad, says minister

A surge in attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa is damaging the country's global image and fuelling a backlash against businesses and artists

Xenophobic attacks are hurting South Africa's image abroad, says minister
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Trump proposes putting political goals above objective criteria in deciding who gets government grants, from childcare to research to public safety

The White House says the changes it seeks would strengthen transparency, accountability and oversight. Critics say federal grantmaking would become too political.

Trump proposes putting political goals above objective criteria in deciding who gets government grants, from childcare to research to public safety
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America partied hard this weekend. In Brooklyn, Puerto Rican joy was out in full force

America partied hard this weekend. In Brooklyn, Puerto Rican joy was out in full force

America partied hard this weekend. In Brooklyn, Puerto Rican joy was out in full force
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Teen DJ turns classroom assignment into thriving business

Teen DJ turns classroom assignment into thriving business

Teen DJ turns classroom assignment into thriving business
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Colorado's Deion Sanders weighs in on wagering as gambling scandal ripples through college football

Nobody has lived on the edge of the risk-reward nature of sports more than Deion Sanders over the years

Colorado's Deion Sanders weighs in on wagering as gambling scandal ripples through college football
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Downtown Pittsburgh shooting leads to charges against 15-year-old boy

Downtown Pittsburgh shooting leads to charges against 15-year-old boy

Downtown Pittsburgh shooting leads to charges against 15-year-old boy
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Stepson of Norway's crown prince given four years' prison for rape

The stepson of Norway's Crown Prince Haakon was found guilty on Monday of rape and domestic violence and sentenced to four years in prison

Stepson of Norway's crown prince given four years' prison for rape
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What to know about historic Kyiv monastery damaged in Russian strike

The Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery, a symbol of Ukrainian spiritual and cultural history whose golden domes have towered over the capital for almost a millennium, was set

What to know about historic Kyiv monastery damaged in Russian strike
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French wine exporters say Trump's latest tariff threat is bad news

French wine and spirits exporters said on Monday U.S.

French wine exporters say Trump's latest tariff threat is bad news
Arts|Food|World

Macron maintains France will not bend to Trump over digital tax

President Emmanuel Macron said France would not bow to pressure from President Donald Trump and scrap its digital

Macron maintains France will not bend to Trump over digital tax
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Vance’s new book puts his Catholic faith at the center of his story — and his political future

Vance’s new book puts his Catholic faith at the center of his story — and his political future

Vance’s new book puts his Catholic faith at the center of his story — and his political future
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The Latest: Trump celebrates his 80th birthday with Iran deal and UFC cage fight at the White House

President Donald Trump has confirmed a deal to end the war with Iran and allow oil traffic to begin again through the Strait of Hormuz

The Latest: Trump celebrates his 80th birthday with Iran deal and UFC cage fight at the White House
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Starbucks Korea to close stores early for mandatory history training after marketing row

Starbucks’ South Korean operation said Monday it will close all of its stores nationwide early on June 22 for mandatory history and social sensitivity training

Starbucks Korea to close stores early for mandatory history training after marketing row
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'Ponies' merges comedy with a gritty spy story in TV dramedy

The Peacock series “Ponies” starring Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson blends comedy and drama as widows of CIA operatives become intelligence assets in the 1970s Soviet Union

'Ponies' merges comedy with a gritty spy story in TV dramedy
Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Tesla presented misleading ‘Full Self-Driving’ safety data to European regulators

In its efforts to secure European approval of its “Full Self-Driving” (FSD) system, Tesla has presented self-published safety statistics to

Tesla presented misleading ‘Full Self-Driving’ safety data to European regulators
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UFC brings its trademark mayhem to the White House as President Trump celebrates 80th birthday

Donald Trump hosted a UFC event on the White House Lawn for his 80th birthday

UFC brings its trademark mayhem to the White House as President Trump celebrates 80th birthday
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Once a journeyman, Brandon Bussi backstops the Hurricanes to the Stanley Cup championship

Rod Brind'Amour praised Brandon Bussi before the Stanley Cup Final, relieved the Carolina Hurricanes hadn't needed their backup goalie

Once a journeyman, Brandon Bussi backstops the Hurricanes to the Stanley Cup championship
Arts|Crime|Sports|US|World

World Cup bus set alight as chaotic celebrations erupt in Manhattan after Knicks win

A World Cup bus was set alight and

World Cup bus set alight as chaotic celebrations erupt in Manhattan after Knicks win
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Kennedy Center exterior remains covered after Trump’s name is removed

Kennedy Center exterior remains covered after Trump’s name is removed

Kennedy Center exterior remains covered after Trump’s name is removed
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Helicopter with singer Oliver Tree on passenger list collides with another in Brazil, killing 6

Two helicopters have collided over Rio de Janeiro, crashing in the city’s western zone and killing all six aboard

Helicopter with singer Oliver Tree on passenger list collides with another in Brazil, killing 6
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Golovkin and Tarver lead the class of 2026 into the International Boxing Hall of Fame

Gennadiy Golovkin was always more about big punches than big words

Golovkin and Tarver lead the class of 2026 into the International Boxing Hall of Fame
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One Extraordinary Photo: Raphinha, Hakimi and their shadows

Matt Slocum, a staff photographer for The Associated Press in Philadelphia, has been with the AP for over 20 years

One Extraordinary Photo: Raphinha, Hakimi and their shadows
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Tyra Banks sues Netflix over 'America's Next Top Model' documentary, alleging defamation

Tyra Banks has filed a defamation lawsuit against Netflix and the directors of “Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model.”

Tyra Banks sues Netflix over 'America's Next Top Model' documentary, alleging defamation
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Swiss reject population cap in referendum, avoiding EU clash and cheering business

Switzerland on Sunday rejected a proposal to cap its population at 10 million as voters prioritised economic stability and

Swiss reject population cap in referendum, avoiding EU clash and cheering business
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14-year-old arrested for armed robbery of kids' lemonade stand in South Boston

14-year-old arrested for armed robbery of kids' lemonade stand in South Boston

14-year-old arrested for armed robbery of kids' lemonade stand in South Boston
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San Francisco museum exhibit highlights lowrider culture, draws in car enthusiasts

San Francisco museum exhibit highlights lowrider culture, draws in car enthusiasts

San Francisco museum exhibit highlights lowrider culture, draws in car enthusiasts
Arts

Georgia's vote-counting method will soon be banned. Lawmakers will try to find a fix this week

Georgia lawmakers are expected to try to clean up an election mess of their own making when they return to the Capitol this week for a special session

Georgia's vote-counting method will soon be banned. Lawmakers will try to find a fix this week
Arts|Entertainment|Sports

After 53 years, the New York Knicks are NBA champions. And the wait sure seemed worth it

The New York Knicks have won the NBA championship for the first time since 1973, defeating the San Antonio Spurs in five games

After 53 years, the New York Knicks are NBA champions. And the wait sure seemed worth it
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The last time the Knicks won an NBA championship, New York was a different world

The last time the Knicks won an NBA championship, New York was a different world

The last time the Knicks won an NBA championship, New York was a different world
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Steven Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day' opens No. 1, while 'Obsession' sensation continues

Steven Spielberg’s “Disclosure Day,” billed as his first popcorn movie in years, launched with $44 million in domestic theaters

Steven Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day' opens No. 1, while 'Obsession' sensation continues
Arts|Political|Sports|World

‘Who are we cheering for?’ Iranian Americans face their most complicated World Cup

‘Who are we cheering for?’ Iranian Americans face their most complicated World Cup

‘Who are we cheering for?’ Iranian Americans face their most complicated World Cup
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Food|Lifestyle

Pickle is the pumpkin spice of summer

Pickle is the pumpkin spice of summer

Pickle is the pumpkin spice of summer
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Steven Spielberg’s career has been an alien crusade culminating in ‘Disclosure Day’

Steven Spielberg’s career has been an alien crusade culminating in ‘Disclosure Day’

Steven Spielberg’s career has been an alien crusade culminating in ‘Disclosure Day’
Arts|Entertainment|Food

Watch Sara Sidner and Harry Enten try pickle smoothies in honor of International Pickle Day

In honor of International Pickle Day, Sara Sidner and Harry Enten give their taste buds a zing with pickle smoothies.

Watch Sara Sidner and Harry Enten try pickle smoothies in honor of International Pickle Day
Arts|Sports

Jalen Brunson bet on himself and bet on the Knicks. A championship and a Finals MVP was his reward

Jalen Brunson was fully aware of how much money some people spent to see the New York Knicks finally become champions again

Jalen Brunson bet on himself and bet on the Knicks. A championship and a Finals MVP was his reward
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The New York Knicks are NBA champions after another epic comeback ends a 53-year drought

The New York Knicks are NBA champions after another epic comeback ends a 53-year drought

The New York Knicks are NBA champions after another epic comeback ends a 53-year drought
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Crowds flock to White House Ellipse for fan event ahead of UFC fight

Crowds flock to White House Ellipse for fan event ahead of UFC fight

Crowds flock to White House Ellipse for fan event ahead of UFC fight
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Trump's name is gone from the Kennedy Center's facade after court rulings

The letters spelling out President Donald Trump’s name on the facade of Kennedy Center are now gone

Trump's name is gone from the Kennedy Center's facade after court rulings
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A dream day for New York fans with Knicks on the road to clinch and Brazil vs. Morocco in World Cup

If there’s a saving grace from the bedlam that is about to ensue in New York City on Saturday, with the Knicks on the verge of a championship and Brazil taking on Morocco in the World Cup, it is that Game 5 of the NBA Finals is on the road

A dream day for New York fans with Knicks on the road to clinch and Brazil vs. Morocco in World Cup
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Local flag maker selling special America 250 flags helping people celebrate milestone anniversary

Local flag maker selling special America 250 flags helping people celebrate milestone anniversary

Local flag maker selling special America 250 flags helping people celebrate milestone anniversary
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Judge orders Trump administration to restore signs changed at national parks

Judge orders Trump administration to restore signs changed at national parks

Judge orders Trump administration to restore signs changed at national parks
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Judge orders Trump administration to restore National Park changes at sites that 'disparaged' US

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore sites changed under an executive order that sought to eliminate “inappropriate content” at national museums, parks and landmarks

Judge orders Trump administration to restore National Park changes at sites that 'disparaged' US
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Kennedy Center says it has fully removed Trump’s name from its building

Kennedy Center says it has fully removed Trump’s name from its building

Kennedy Center says it has fully removed Trump’s name from its building
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Switzerland’s ‘Brexit moment’: Vote on a population cap sets up potential collision with EU

Switzerland’s ‘Brexit moment’: Vote on a population cap sets up potential collision with EU

Switzerland’s ‘Brexit moment’: Vote on a population cap sets up potential collision with EU
Arts|Business|Celebrity|Economy|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

Gold fever sends some vintage luxury watches to the melting furnace

Omega's Constellation watch has been flashed in campaigns, movies and at the Met Gala by stars like George Clooney and Nicole Kidman,

Gold fever sends some vintage luxury watches to the melting furnace
Arts|US|World

Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center in predawn operation

Workers stripped U.S.

Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center in predawn operation
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Trump's name poised to be removed from Kennedy Center after court denies last-minute move to keep it

The Kennedy Center is running out of options to keep President Donald Trump’s name on the facade of the iconic performing arts venue

Trump's name poised to be removed from Kennedy Center after court denies last-minute move to keep it
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How Americans celebrated the bicentennial — with fireworks, a Freedom Train and Farrah

In 1976, as the United States prepared to celebrate its 200th anniversary, the mood was ambivalent

How Americans celebrated the bicentennial — with fireworks, a Freedom Train and Farrah
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Gene Shalit, longtime 'Today' show movie critic with bushy hair and massive mustache, dies at 100

A beloved movie critic and arts reporter for the “Today” show, Gene Shalit has died

Gene Shalit, longtime 'Today' show movie critic with bushy hair and massive mustache, dies at 100
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|US

Korda and Cowan 2 back in LPGA team event. Inkster advances to weekend at record age of 66

Nelly Korda found the perfect tonic for the week after the biggest win of her career

Korda and Cowan 2 back in LPGA team event. Inkster advances to weekend at record age of 66
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Paramount Skydance merger with Warner Bros. Discovery won't harm competition, consumers, DOJ says

The U.S. Justice Department has determined that Paramount Skydance’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros

Paramount Skydance merger with Warner Bros. Discovery won't harm competition, consumers, DOJ says
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The Latest: Pakistan says US and Iran agree on ‘final’ text of a peace deal

Pakistan's prime minister says the United States and Iran have agreed on a final text for a peace deal

The Latest: Pakistan says US and Iran agree on ‘final’ text of a peace deal
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Trump’s DOJ approves Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, as potential state lawsuits loom

Trump’s DOJ approves Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, as potential state lawsuits loom

Trump’s DOJ approves Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, as potential state lawsuits loom
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Wemby, Spurs still believers, even while down 3-1 to Knicks in NBA Finals

Victor Wembanyama, the tallest man in these NBA Finals, is about to face the tallest order of his basketball career

Wemby, Spurs still believers, even while down 3-1 to Knicks in NBA Finals
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Blake Lively can recover legal fees from Justin Baldoni, US judge rules

Blake Lively won a partial victory in her contentious litigation against fellow actor Justin Baldoni, as a federal judge on Friday awarded her legal

Blake Lively can recover legal fees from Justin Baldoni, US judge rules
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Newly led Fed poses wildcard for rockier US indexes

A suddenly rocky U.S. stock market confronts a potential wildcard next week: A newly led Federal Reserve at a time investors are worried that interest

Newly led Fed poses wildcard for rockier US indexes
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The NBA Finals have been close. Still, Knicks are in command and need 1 win over Spurs for the title

The final moments in each of the first four games between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs in these NBA Finals had much in common

The NBA Finals have been close. Still, Knicks are in command and need 1 win over Spurs for the title
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Bystander wounded in shooting near White House still undergoing treatment, has retained a lawyer

A bystander wounded during an exchange of gunfire near the White House last month is an active-duty soldier and is still being treated for his wounds, according to the law firm he has retained

Bystander wounded in shooting near White House still undergoing treatment, has retained a lawyer
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The website where crypto promoters pay people to tattoo ads on themselves

The website where crypto promoters pay people to tattoo ads on themselves

The website where crypto promoters pay people to tattoo ads on themselves
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Judge awards Blake Lively legal fees but no more damages in dispute over 'It Ends With Us' film

A federal judge says Blake Lively can recover some legal costs from Justin Baldoni but not punitive damages and other relief she sought after settling her legal claims over their 2024 film “It Ends With Us.”

Judge awards Blake Lively legal fees but no more damages in dispute over 'It Ends With Us' film
Arts|Environment

Residents fight to save oak tree slated for removal to make way for new SLO Rep Theater

Residents fight to save oak tree slated for removal to make way for new SLO Rep Theater

Residents fight to save oak tree slated for removal to make way for new SLO Rep Theater
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Ahead of G7, Canada's Carney softens tone toward Trump with trade talks at stake

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to be more muted in his criticism of U.S. President Donald Trump at an upcoming summit in Europe

Ahead of G7, Canada's Carney softens tone toward Trump with trade talks at stake
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A viral photo of Pope Leo XIV and a Barcelona boy sparked an emotional search for his family

Pope Leo XIV shared a touching moment with a 7-year-old boy, captured by AP photographer Emilio Morenatti

A viral photo of Pope Leo XIV and a Barcelona boy sparked an emotional search for his family
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Serena Williams' doubles partner Victoria Mboko to miss Wimbledon with knee injury

Rising star Victoria Mboko says she will miss Wimbledon because of a knee injury sustained during a match this week at Queen’s Club

Serena Williams' doubles partner Victoria Mboko to miss Wimbledon with knee injury
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Famed Magritte painting damaged by child with pine cone

Famed Magritte painting damaged by child with pine cone

Famed Magritte painting damaged by child with pine cone
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Tear your eyes away from the ballroom. This courthouse is the real face of Trump-era architecture

Tear your eyes away from the ballroom. This courthouse is the real face of Trump-era architecture

Tear your eyes away from the ballroom. This courthouse is the real face of Trump-era architecture
Americas|Arts|Europe|Sports|World

A Bosnian song about disillusionment with the American Dream becomes a World Cup banger

The opening lyrics couldn’t be plainer: “I am from Bosnia; take me to America.”

A Bosnian song about disillusionment with the American Dream becomes a World Cup banger
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Rolex raises gold watch prices again as super-rich buyers are undeterred

Rolex raised the global price of its gold watches by an average 5% this month, adding a rare second annual

Rolex raises gold watch prices again as super-rich buyers are undeterred
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Trump administration appeals judge’s ruling over removing president’s name from Kennedy Center

Trump administration appeals judge’s ruling over removing president’s name from Kennedy Center

Trump administration appeals judge’s ruling over removing president’s name from Kennedy Center
Arts|Economy|Environment|Opinion|Science|Technology

Most Pittsburgh-area communities are losing residents – here’s why that might be OK

New census data shows population decline is spreading across America. Planning for growth may be actively making things worse.

Most Pittsburgh-area communities are losing residents – here’s why that might be OK
Arts|Education|Environment|Opinion|Science

Efforts to combat climate change often exclude Indigenous people – and they may not have any recourse

Efforts to protect land and environmental resources, including fighting climate change, often end up displacing people who have lived in those places for generations.

Efforts to combat climate change often exclude Indigenous people – and they may not have any recourse
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Political|US

Ariana Grande tells White House to stop using her music

Ariana Grande tells White House to stop using her music

Ariana Grande tells White House to stop using her music
Arts|Entertainment

'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' seizes the small-story moment in prestige TV with Dunk and Egg

HBO's “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” has charmed viewers with its humble story of aspiring knight Dunk and his squire Egg, and it could be an Emmy contender

'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' seizes the small-story moment in prestige TV with Dunk and Egg
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As UFOs go mainstream, the jury is out on what the existence of alien life might mean for religion

Steven Spielberg's new film “Disclosure Day” explores extraterrestrial life and its impact on religion

As UFOs go mainstream, the jury is out on what the existence of alien life might mean for religion
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Evangelicals divided on Trump's war in Iran, immigration crackdown, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

About half of evangelical Christians - a core component of President Donald Trump's political base - believe his

Evangelicals divided on Trump's war in Iran, immigration crackdown, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
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David Hockney, the British artist who went in search of Californian colour, dies at 88

As a child growing up in gloomy northern England, David Hockney noticed the sharply defined shadows in the Hollywood films of comedy duo Laurel and Hardy.

David Hockney, the British artist who went in search of Californian colour, dies at 88
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Celebrated British artist David Hockney dies at 88

Celebrated British artist David Hockney dies at 88

Celebrated British artist David Hockney dies at 88
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They survived one of the worst mass shootings in US history. What life looks like 10 years after Pulse

They survived one of the worst mass shootings in US history. What life looks like 10 years after Pulse

They survived one of the worst mass shootings in US history. What life looks like 10 years after Pulse
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Art icon David Hockney dies at age 88

Acclaimed British artist David Hockney has died aged 88

Art icon David Hockney dies at age 88
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Taylor Swift becomes the youngest woman inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at age 36

Taylor Swift has become the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at age 36

Taylor Swift becomes the youngest woman inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at age 36
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Lights! Camera! Cage match! The White House lawn's Octagon is ready for Trump's 80th birthday bash

A massive UFC event is set to take over the White House's South Lawn

Lights! Camera! Cage match! The White House lawn's Octagon is ready for Trump's 80th birthday bash
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Kennedy Center board seeks pause of ruling ordering removal of Trump's name by Friday deadline

President Donald Trump's board at the Kennedy Center is trying to keep his name on the building before a court-ordered deadline to remove it by Friday

Kennedy Center board seeks pause of ruling ordering removal of Trump's name by Friday deadline
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Trump appeals court order to strip his name from Kennedy Center building

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Trump appeals court order to strip his name from Kennedy Center building
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Supreme Court blocks Alabama from executing inmate with method lower court found cruel and unusual

Supreme Court blocks Alabama from executing inmate with method lower court found cruel and unusual

Supreme Court blocks Alabama from executing inmate with method lower court found cruel and unusual
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Ariana Grande to White House: Don't use my music for 'heinous nonsense'

American pop star Ariana Grande told President Donald Trump's administration on Thursday to stop using her music to promote its policies.

Ariana Grande to White House: Don't use my music for 'heinous nonsense'
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Shakira, Andrea Bocelli and Salma Hayek kick-start the World Cup at opening ceremony in Mexico City

The opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup in Mexico City was full of international stars

Shakira, Andrea Bocelli and Salma Hayek kick-start the World Cup at opening ceremony in Mexico City
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US Catholic bishops consecrated nation to the Sacred Heart at gathering in Orlando

U.S. Catholic bishops have consecrated the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, marking the country's 250th anniversary

US Catholic bishops consecrated nation to the Sacred Heart at gathering in Orlando
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Gwyneth Paltrow faces online backlash for starring in luxury Israel real estate ad

Gwyneth Paltrow faces online backlash for starring in luxury Israel real estate ad

Gwyneth Paltrow faces online backlash for starring in luxury Israel real estate ad
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Arlington Museum of Art brings World Cup history to North Texas ahead of FIFA tournament

Arlington Museum of Art brings World Cup history to North Texas ahead of FIFA tournament

Arlington Museum of Art brings World Cup history to North Texas ahead of FIFA tournament
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PETA adds $5K to reward for information on abused husky found in a Kentucky park

PETA adds $5K to reward for information on abused husky found in a Kentucky park

PETA adds $5K to reward for information on abused husky found in a Kentucky park
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US authorities investigate huge '8647' marking on grounds of National Mall in Washington

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US authorities investigate huge '8647' marking on grounds of National Mall in Washington
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Democrats ask Goldman Sachs CEO why he’s keeping lawyer who said she’d resign over ties to Epstein

Democrats ask Goldman Sachs CEO why he’s keeping lawyer who said she’d resign over ties to Epstein

Democrats ask Goldman Sachs CEO why he’s keeping lawyer who said she’d resign over ties to Epstein
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At least six states are bowing out of Trump’s ‘Great American State Fair’

At least six states are bowing out of Trump’s ‘Great American State Fair’

At least six states are bowing out of Trump’s ‘Great American State Fair’
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How the Knicks pulled off the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history

How the Knicks pulled off the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history

How the Knicks pulled off the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history
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Top cases on the US Supreme Court's docket

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Top cases on the US Supreme Court's docket
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The Spurs are still believers, but it's the Knicks who are 1 game from winning the NBA title

Victor Wembanyama surely knew he was overstating the obvious when he pointed out that there are two possible outcomes for Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday night

The Spurs are still believers, but it's the Knicks who are 1 game from winning the NBA title
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From YouTube to Disney+: Preschool hit 'Gracie's Corner' lands streaming and development deal

The educational series “Gracie’s Corner” is joining Disney+

From YouTube to Disney+: Preschool hit 'Gracie's Corner' lands streaming and development deal
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Pepper pot stew was survival food for the poor and a path to freedom for Black women in early Philadelphia

Dina escaped from slavery and sold pepper pot stew on the streets of Philadelphia, while her enslaver tried to recapture her.

Pepper pot stew was survival food for the poor and a path to freedom for Black women in early Philadelphia
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Few Americans back Trump's White House cage match plan, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Few Americans, including only a third of Republicans, approve of President Donald Trump's plan to hold mixed martial arts cage matches at the White House

Few Americans back Trump's White House cage match plan, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
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'Doctor Who' future uncertain as BBC scraps Christmas special and showrunner exits

The future of "Doctor Who” is uncertain after the BBC canceled a planned Christmas special

'Doctor Who' future uncertain as BBC scraps Christmas special and showrunner exits
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CNN reflects on Ted Turner's legacy

CNN celebrated the life and legacy of Ted Turner, the founder of CNN and media pioneer who passed away on May 6, 2026, at the age of 87. Former president of CNN Tom Johnson and Ted Turner's grandson John R. Seydel III gave remarks at the ceremony.

CNN reflects on Ted Turner's legacy
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For Iran’s diaspora, a tough World Cup call: To support the national team or protest – or both?

Iran’s team faces a hostile reception from the US government and some of its brethren in the diaspora. Yet others hope the event will trump politics — for now.

For Iran’s diaspora, a tough World Cup call: To support the national team or protest – or both?
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French singer Patrick Bruel charged with rape, attempted rape and sexual assault

French singer and actor Patrick Bruel faces preliminary charges of rape, attempted rape, sexual assault, and harassment involving several women between 2008 and 2019

French singer Patrick Bruel charged with rape, attempted rape and sexual assault
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French singer Bruel placed under formal investigation for rape and sexual assault

French singer and actor Patrick Bruel, one of France's top-selling recording artists, has been placed under formal investigation for rape, attempted rape, sexual assault,

French singer Bruel placed under formal investigation for rape and sexual assault
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Mexico City installed a chandelier in its metro for the World Cup. Then came the crush of memes

Chandelier and lamps reminiscent of “Harry Potter” or “Titanic” have been installed in Mexico City's busy Hidalgo metro station

Mexico City installed a chandelier in its metro for the World Cup. Then came the crush of memes
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56 taken into custody, 10 officers injured after Knicks Game 4 chaos near MSG

56 taken into custody, 10 officers injured after Knicks Game 4 chaos near MSG

56 taken into custody, 10 officers injured after Knicks Game 4 chaos near MSG
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Pope honors Barcelona's Sagrada Familia as masterpiece of stone, color and light on Gaudí centenary

Pope Leo XIV has celebrated the Sagrada Familia Basilica as a masterpiece of “stones, colors and light.”

Pope honors Barcelona's Sagrada Familia as masterpiece of stone, color and light on Gaudí centenary
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The World Cup is in desperate need of a vibe shift. The matches have arrived just in time

The World Cup is in desperate need of a vibe shift. The matches have arrived just in time

The World Cup is in desperate need of a vibe shift. The matches have arrived just in time
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Amnesty accuses Israel's government of 'ethnic cleansing' of Palestinians from the West Bank

Amnesty International has accused Israel of carrying out a campaign of “ethnic cleansing” of Palestinians from the occupied West Bank

Amnesty accuses Israel's government of 'ethnic cleansing' of Palestinians from the West Bank
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Carney says opening of Canada-US bridge may take 'a little longer'

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney says a new bridge across the Detroit River that U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to block may take longer to open than anticipated

Carney says opening of Canada-US bridge may take 'a little longer'
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$60M and 7 federal agencies required to stage Trump's UFC fight at White House

President Donald Trump's UFC fight on the White House's South Lawn requires a monumental effort from more than seven federal agencies, hundreds of staff working onsite daily and about $60 million

$60M and 7 federal agencies required to stage Trump's UFC fight at White House
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Serena Williams' doubles campaign at Queen's Club in jeopardy after Victoria Mboko injury

Serena Williams’ doubles campaign at Queen’s Club could be over after one match

Serena Williams' doubles campaign at Queen's Club in jeopardy after Victoria Mboko injury
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Who can call themselves a ‘New Yorker’?

Who can call themselves a ‘New Yorker’?

Who can call themselves a ‘New Yorker’?
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Justice Department officials dance around Trump’s unsupported claims of California election fraud

Justice Department officials dance around Trump’s unsupported claims of California election fraud

Justice Department officials dance around Trump’s unsupported claims of California election fraud
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Nick Bilton has hired consultant to help with transition to '60 Minutes,' sources say

When Nick Bilton, the new head of “60 Minutes,” showed up at his first staff meeting last week, the CBS newsmagazine was

Nick Bilton has hired consultant to help with transition to '60 Minutes,' sources say
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Pope blesses Barcelona’s Gaudi-designed towering architectural masterpiece

Pope blesses Barcelona’s Gaudi-designed towering architectural masterpiece

Pope blesses Barcelona’s Gaudi-designed towering architectural masterpiece
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FIFA World Cup excitement in the South Bay kicks off at Santa Clara night market

FIFA World Cup excitement in the South Bay kicks off at Santa Clara night market

FIFA World Cup excitement in the South Bay kicks off at Santa Clara night market