Author: Associated Press
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‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ bests ‘Mortal Kombat II’ at the box office
In a box office battle of the sequels, “The Devil Wears Prada 2” had the slight edge over “Mortal Kombat II” in North American theaters this weekend. According to studio estimates Sunday, “The Devil Wears Prada 2” earned a chart topping $43 million in its second weekend, while “Mortal Kombat II” took in $40 million in its…
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CNN says founder Ted Turner, a brash and outspoken television pioneer, has died at age 87
NEW YORK (AP) — Ted Turner, the brash and outspoken television pioneer who created a media empire and transformed the news business by creating CNN and introducing the 24-hour cable news cycle, died Wednesday. He was 87. He died surrounded by his family, according to Turner Enterprises, the company that oversees his vast business interests…
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Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in critical condition, his spokesman says
NEW YORK — Rudolph Giuliani, the ex-mayor of New York City and a former adviser to President Donald Trump, is in critical but stable condition at a hospital, his spokesman said Sunday. Spokesman Ted Goodman didn’t say what sent the 81-year-old to the hospital or how long he’s been there. “Mayor Giuliani is a fighter…
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Supreme Court to hear arguments on ending legal protections for Haitian, Syrian migrants
The Supreme Court will weigh arguments Wednesday over the Trump administration’s push to end legal protections for Haitians and Syrians as migrants fleeing war and natural disaster. Haitians and Syrians were among those from 17 countries with Temporary Protected Status, which allows migrants already in the U.S. to stay with work permits in 18-month increments, so long as the…
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Marathon milestone shattered: Sabastian Sawe breaks the fabled 2-hour barrier by 30 seconds
LONDON (AP) — A pair of African distance runners took down what was once among the most unthinkable records in sports on Sunday, shattering the long-unapproachable two-hour barrier in the 26.2-mile (42.2-kilometer) marathon. Sabastian Sawe of Kenya won the London Marathon in 1 hour, 59 minutes and 30 seconds, bettering the previous men’s world record…
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DC gala shooting suspect aired grievances against Trump in writings to family
WASHINGTON (AP) — The man accused of opening fire at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner railed against Trump administration policies and referred to himself as a “Friendly Federal Assassin” in writings sent to family members minutes before an attack that authorities increasingly believe was politically motivated, according to a message reviewed by The Associated…
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US and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire as Trump seizes diplomatic offramp instead of escalation
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump pulled back on his threats to launch devastating strikes on Iran late Tuesday, swerving to deescalate the war less than two hours before the deadline he set for Tehran to capitulate or else a “whole civilization will die.” Trump said he was holding off on his threatened…
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Secret Service investigates reports of gunfire near Lafayette Park across from the White House
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Secret Service said Sunday it was investigating reports of overnight gunfire near Lafayette Park, which is across the street from the White House. No injuries were reported and no suspect was found after a search of the park and the surrounding area after midnight, the agency said in an online…
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Grandview’s Lauren Betts powers UCLA to first NCAA title
Grandview High School graduate Lauren Betts can add NCAA champion to her already long list of accolades. The UCLA senior had a double-double in the Bruins’ 79-51 win Sunday over South Carolina in the NCAA women’s basketball championship game in Phoenix. The title is UCLA’s first since winning the 1978 AIAW championship, which was the…
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US service member missing after Iran shot down fighter jet has been rescued, US officials say
JERUSALEM — President Donald Trump announced early Sunday that the U.S. had rescued an aviator nearly two days after he was shot down over Iran. The extraction came after a frantic search in what appears to be a remote, mountainous region of Iran. A second crew member had been rescued Friday, soon after the F-15E Strike Eagle…