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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken talks to reporters at the State Department in Washington, DC, on July 17. Mandatory Credit: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told CNN that the US is attempting to strengthen “lines of communication” with China to avoid conflict between the two superpowers.
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Jill Biden to travel to Paris to commemorate US rejoining UNESCO after Trump exit
First lady Dr. Jill Biden will travel to Paris next week to celebrate the US rejoining UNESCO, according to senior administration officials, in a visit that will highlight the national security imperative of American involvement in such coalitions and emphasize the role of US leadership in the world.
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Texas governor to defy DOJ request to remove floating barriers in Rio Grande: ‘Texas will see you in court, Mr. President’
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott will not be ordering floating barriers to be removed from the Rio Grande, in defiance of the US Department of Justice.
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‘They’re trying to kill me’: 911 calls capture unarmed Black man’s comments before being attacked by police K-9
The unarmed Black man who was attacked by a police K-9 while surrendering to authorities with his hands up earlier this month told emergency dispatchers that officers were “trying to kill” him and he did not feel safe pulling over, according to audio recordings of his 911 calls.
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Michael Cohen reaches settlement with Trump Organization in dispute over unpaid legal bills
Michael Cohen reached a settlement with the Trump Organization in a dispute over nearly $1 million in unpaid legal bills, averting a civil trial set for Monday.
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Zoe Saldana takes point in ‘Special Ops: Lioness’
“Yellowstone” writer-producer Taylor Sheridan has excelled at luring big stars to television with relatively thin material, a formula that feels especially transparent with “Special Ops: Lioness,” his latest series for Paramount+. Zoe Saldaña takes point in this fact-based tale of female special-ops soldiers, which races through the set up by relying on a litany of war-story cliches.
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'Oppenheimer' release sparks debate over long-term impacts to New Mexicans
This weekend marked the 78th anniversary of the “Trinity Test,” the first detonation of an atomic bomb.
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The release of the new film "Oppenheimer" is bringing about new conversations on the life and development of the world's first atomic bomb. Mandatory Credit: …
Published on July 21, 2023
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The release of the new film "Oppenheimer" is bringing about new conversations on the life and development of the world's first atomic bomb. Mandatory Credit: …
Published on July 21, 2023
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AI is a concern for writers. But actors could have even more to fear
How many actors does it take to make the movies and shows produced by studios and streaming services? SAG-AFTRA, the actors union that has had 160,000 members on strike since last week, is afraid that artificial intelligence will lead to far fewer employed actors in the future.
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SAG-AFTRA actors strike against the Hollywood studios as they join the Writers Guild of America (WGA) on the picket like outside of Netflix offices in …
Published on July 21, 2023
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Tony Bennett, crooner who sang ‘I Left My Heart in San Francisco,’ dies at 96
Legendary singer Tony Bennett, best known for singing “I Left My Heart in San Francisco,” has died, according to his longtime publicist, Sylvia Weiner.
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‘They Cloned Tyrone’ puts a fresh spin on the paranoid conspiracy thriller
Sure to draw additional attention because of questions surrounding Jamie Foxx’s health, “They Cloned Tyrone” turns out to be buzzworthy on its own with its conspiracy-minded, sci-fi-tinged twist on who might really be pulling the strings in urban neighborhoods. Slow to start, the movie taps into a genre of “What’s behind the curtain?” paranoia that’s provocative, if a little slim on detail.
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‘Stephen Curry: Underrated’ scores in charting his arc from overlooked to all-star
Unlike most biographical documentaries, “Stephen Curry: Underrated” benefits from having two very distinct windows in mind, both buttressing its underlying point: Curry as a barely recruited, under-sized high school prospect, before merging as a college star at Davidson; and his most recent title with the Golden State Warriors. Either would be good enough, but put together, “Underrated” shoots and scores.
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Stephen Curry during his college days at Davidson in "Stephen Curry: Underrated." Mandatory Credit: Steve Dykes/Apple TV+
Published on July 21, 2023
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Jamie Foxx says ‘big things coming soon’ as he recovers after hospitalization
Jamie Foxx is teasing a new project. The actor took to Instagram on Thursday to post a picture of himself atop a gold race car outside of a Las Vegas hotel. The car is labeled “BETMGM,” an online sports betting company.
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Heat can kill on the job, and these workers are dying
A record heat wave stretching from California to Florida has caused dozens of deaths, filled some hospitals to pandemic levels and prompted government warnings about avoiding extended exposure to heat. But the federal agency charged with protecting you on the job can do little or nothing if your boss orders you to work outside in the searing summer sun.
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15 of America’s best small towns and cities
The vast majority of Americans may live in big cities (more than 70%, according to the 2020 census), but there’s an enduring affection for small towns and cities.
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For these women, the ‘Barbie’ movie is personal. They share a name with the iconic doll
Notifications popped up on Barbie Koelker’s phone for days after a trailer for the “Barbie” movie first came out. Friends were eager to know what she thought.
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Justice Department planning legal action against Texas over floating border barrier
The Justice Department told Texas Thursday that it intends to file legal action against the placement of floating barriers in the Rio Grande as part of the state’s operation along the Texas-Mexico border, according to sources familiar and a letter obtained by CNN.
