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Actor Shia LaBeouf arrested after alleged fight during Mardi Gras in New Orleans
Actor Shia LaBeouf has been arrested after being accused of hitting two men early Tuesday…
Ronda Rousey, Gina Carano will end their MMA retirements and fight each other in May
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano will end their lengthy retirements from…
Anderson Cooper says he’s exiting from ’60 Minutes,’ but staying with CNN
Anderson Cooper, who has reported for CBS’ “60 Minutes” for the past two decades in…
Oscar-winning filmmaker Frederick Wiseman dies, leaving legacy of American institutions
NEW YORK (AP) — Frederick Wiseman, the celebrated director of “Titicut Follies” and dozens of…
Al Pacino, Francis Ford Coppola and others pay tribute to Robert Duvall, who died at age 95
Remembrances poured in Monday in honor of Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning actor known for roles…
Robert Duvall, Oscar-winning actor and ‘Godfather’ mainstay, dead at 95
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning actor of matchless versatility and dedication whose…
People – and robots – are getting ready to celebrate the Lunar New Year in China
BEIJING (AP) — It’s not just people — in China, the robots are also getting…
Taylor Swift concert attack plot leads to terrorism charges against 21-year-old man
VIENNA (AP) — Austrian public prosecutors filed terrorism-related charges Monday against a 21-year-old defendant who…
Logan Paul’s Pikachu Illustrator Pokémon card sells for record $16.5M at auction
NEW YORK (AP) — Logan Paul has set a new world’s record — for the…
The Damascus book fair draws crowds, with censorship eased in post-Assad Syria
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Abdul-Razzaq Ahmad Saryoul began publishing books in Syria in 2003 but…
Skrilla: How the 6-7 craze from his drill rap hit almost didn’t happen
Skrilla said the “6-7” craze connected to his drill rap hit almost didn’t happen. His…
Producer of hit Israeli TV series ‘Tehran’ dies suddenly in Greece
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Israeli producer Dana Eden, best known for co-creating the Emmy-winning espionage…
‘Adolescence’ and ‘Train Dreams’ win top prizes at Film Independent Spirit Awards
Clint Bentley’s lyrical Denis Johnson adaptation “Train Dreams ” won the top film award at…
How many feet are in 500 miles? Nobody knows, at least Nate Bargatze doesn’t at the Daytona 500
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Nate Bargatze considered squeezing a big, dumb joke into his…
Powered by women, ‘Wuthering Heights’ digs up $34.8 million at the box office for a No. 1 debut
Emerald Fennell’s bold reimagining of “Wuthering Heights” brought crowds of women to movie theaters this…
LA Olympics leader Wasserman will sell talent agency in wake of Epstein emails discovery
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Casey Wasserman, the chairman of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics organizing…
What can Canada’s Olympic couples teach us about relationships?
A handful of Canadian couples are gearing up to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Italy. They…
Rome Flynn repeats as NBA All-Star Celebrity Game MVP; Team Giannis wins
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Rome Flynn earned MVP honours for the second straight year in…
Nigerian rock artist wants people to pause and feel loved in the hustle and bustle of Lagos
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Valentine’s Day can be a secondary consideration for some in Lagos.…
Actress Rose Byrne honored as Harvard’s Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year with parade and roast
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Dozens of cheering fans lined the streets of Cambridge Friday to…
Let the revelry begin: Rio mayor hands city’s key to King Momo as Carnival kicks off
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The mayor of Rio de Janeiro gave King Momo the…
Journalist Don Lemon pleads not guilty to civil rights charges in Minnesota church protest
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Former CNN host turned independent journalist Don Lemon pleaded not…
Taylor Swift rumors spiked ticket sales for Pebble Beach golf tournament
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Taylor Swift boosted ticket sales to the AT&T Pebble Beach…
After 800 episodes, ‘The Simpsons’ creators look back – and ahead
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Eight hundred episodes, 37 seasons, and one four-fingered family that refuses…