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John Krasinski to write, direct, produce ‘A Quiet Place Part III’
John Krasinski is returning to direct, write and produce “A Quiet Place Part III.” The…
Senate delays August recess for now as Trump presses for more confirmations
WASHINGTON (AP) — A stalemate over the pace of confirmations has delayed the Senate’s yearly…
North Carolina US Senate race turns into a battle for the middle class
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Democrats still in the dumps over last year’s elections have found…
Danny Ocean gets on a tropical vibe for ‘Babylon Club’
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Danny Ocean wants to take his fans to a tropical paradise…
Sterling Sharpe hasn’t fully embraced his selection into the Hall of Fame because of an eye issue
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Maybe the magnitude of the accomplishment will hit Sterling Sharpe when…
Alleged leader of Mexican kidnapping ring released after nearly 20 years in prison
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The alleged leader of an infamous Mexican kidnapping ring walked out…
A settler accused of killing a Palestinian activist is to be freed. Israel still holds the body
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — An Israeli settler accused of killing a prominent Palestinian activist…
With growing urgency, more US Jews urge Israel to ensure ample food deliveries to Gaza
A broad swath of U.S. Jews — including organizations that customarily avoid critiquing Israeli policies…
The Smithsonian removes a Trump impeachment reference from an exhibit but says it’s temporary
NEW YORK (AP) — The Smithsonian Institution has removed from an exhibit a reference to…
Now playing in movie theaters: 73 minutes of cat videos, for a good cause
The best of the internet’s cat videos are coming to the big screen this weekend.…
Amusement park ride in Saudi Arabia collapses and injures more than 20 people
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — The collapse of an amusement park ride in western Saudi…
Beloved children’s author Allan Ahlberg dies at 87
LONDON (AP) — British writer Allan Ahlberg, author of more than 150 children’s books including…
In a miniature world, climate change and environmental issues loom large
HAMBURG, Germany (AP) — Watching his dad make a brand-new miniature train car look old,…
Budapest mayor questioned by police for organizing banned LGBTQ+ Pride event
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — The liberal mayor of Hungary’s capital was questioned by police Friday…
Prosecutors seek substantial prison term for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs as they oppose bail
NEW YORK (AP) — Prosecutors said they now expect music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs could…
Japanese game maker Nintendo reports robust profits on strong Switch 2 sales
TOKYO (AP) — Nintendo, the Japanese video game maker behind the Super Mario and Pokemon…
Andy Farrell’s British and Irish Lions focussed only on a historic series victory in Australia
SYDNEY (AP) — When talk of a 3-nil series sweep started in the week leading…
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Trump injects new dose of uncertainty in tariffs as he pushes start date back to…
Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio probably heading to injured list with hamstring issue
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio likely will head to the injured list after hurting his…
Carlos Correa is reuniting with the Astros after a trade from the dismantled Twins
HOUSTON (AP) — Carlos Correa is back with the Houston Astros, reuniting one of the…
Macao police arrest former pro-democracy lawmaker for colluding with foreign forces
HONG KONG (AP) — Police in Macao detained a man believed to be a prominent…
Trump signs executive order pushing tariffs on Canada to 35 per cent
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order pushing tariffs on Canada…
Welsh rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit giving up pro football and returning to the pitch
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Welsh rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit is giving up American football. Rees-Zammit…
Commanders QB Daniels finding connections with Samuel, other receivers as McLaurin drama swirls
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — The Washington Commanders’ seventh training camp practice, all without hold-in wide…