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'Gentleminions': Why TikTok teens are wearing suits to 'Minions: The Rise of Gru'
"Minions: The Rise of Gru" did gangbusters over the weekend. The latest film in the "Despicable Me" franchise of a would-be villain and his bizarre yellow henchmen had the biggest opening ever over the July 4th holiday.
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A new Google Doodle honors the history-making Native American comedian Charlie Hill
Google honored barrier-breaking comedian Charlie Hill, the first Native American comic to appear on national TV, with a Doodle on what would've been his 71st birthday.
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Rafael Nadal rallies to advance to semifinals at Wimbledon in quest of 23rd grand slam title
Twenty-two-time grand slam champion Rafael Nadal outlasted eleventh seed Taylor Fritz, 3-6 7-5 3-6 7-5 7-6 (10-4) in a five-set thriller on Centre Court at Wimbledon on Wednesday.
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What we know about the Highland Park shooting suspect
Hours after gunfire interrupted the Highland Park, Illinois, July Fourth parade, killing seven people and wounding dozens more, police apprehended the man they believe was responsible.
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White House communications director Kate Bedingfield leaving her role
White House communications director Kate Bedingfield will depart her role in the coming weeks, chief of staff Ron Klain told CNN on Wednesday.
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WHO to consider again whether monkeypox outbreak is public health emergency of international concern
As monkeypox cases continue to rise globally, the World Health Organization plans to reassess whether the outbreak constitutes a public health emergency of international concern.
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San Antonio native Natalie Torres talks about writing on Taika Waititi TV series, inspiring Latinx talent
Ever since Natalie Torres can remember, writing was always front of mind. Today, the 2014 graduate of Communications Arts High School on San Antonio's Far West Side, is a staff writer on the second season of the period rom-com series Our Flag Means Death. The HBO Max show stars and is executive produced by Academy Award-winning screenwriter Taika Waititi (Jojo Rabbit) and created by David Jenkins.
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Nipsey Hussle: Jury finds man guilty in hip-hop artist's murder
A Los Angeles jury has found Eric Ronald Holder Jr. guilty of first-degree murder in shooting death of the late rapper Nipsey Hussle.
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Judge Jordan Let Off the Hook After Criminal Charges
Democratic Fort Bend County District Attorney Brian Middleton bailed out a fellow Democratic judge just days after he was indicted by a grand jury for official oppression.
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Disney Titles and Talent Front and Center at 2022 EssenceFest in New Orleans
Moses Ingram (“Obi Wan-Kenobi”), Justin Simien and Surprise Guest Tiffany Haddish (“Haunted Mansion”), Keke Palmer (“Lightyear”) and Cast and Director of Disney+’s “Rise” Among Stellar In-Person Lineup with Taped Greetings from Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson (“Thor: Love and Thunder”) and Zoe Saldaña (“Avatar: The Way of Water”)
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After string of Supreme Court setbacks, Democrats wonder whether Biden White House is capable of urgency moment demands
Debra Messing was fed up. The former "Will & Grace" star was among dozens of celebrity Democratic supporters and activists who joined a call with White House aides last Monday to discuss the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade.
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Biden awards 4 Vietnam veterans with the Medal of Honor
President Joe Biden on Tuesday bestowed the Medal of Honor to four Army veterans who fought in the Vietnam War, upgrading previous honors they had received for their acts of valor.
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Tennis star Nick Kyrgios is due to face court in the Australian capital of Canberra after allegedly assaulting his former girlfriend in 2021 according to …
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Swapping tip-offs for tipples, these NBA stars are hoping to hit the right notes in the wine industry
Through the entirety of a five-course dinner, three NBA stars said little about basketball.
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Community members, leaders reflect on 4th of July amid heightened divisions
As the United States celebrates its 246th birthday, many are reflecting on what the Fourth of July means to them.
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'Minions: The Rise of Gru' breaks box office records
The Minions went bananas at the box office this weekend. Illumination's "Minions: The Rise of Gru" — the latest animated film in the Despicable Me franchise — made an estimated $125 million domestically for its four-day opening weekend, according to Universal.
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(from left) Minions Kevin and Otto, Gru (Steve Carell) and Minions Stuart and Bob in Illumination's Minions: The Rise of Gru, directed by Kyle Balda. …
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Cast of 'Heartstopper' sings Whitney Houston against anti-LGBT protesters in viral video
The cast of Netflix's same-sex love story "Heartstopper" celebrated London Pride with a Whitney Houston dance party as they faced off with anti-LGBTQ protesters.
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Rachel Brosnahan 'sick' over shooting in her hometown of Highland Park
Actress Rachel Brosnahan is expressing her grief over the mass shooting in Highland Park, Illinois on Monday that has left at least six people dead and dozens more injured.
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In a clip from an interview with CinemaBlend, Tom Hanks was asked about his new film "Elvis" being in theaters the same time as "Lightyear." …
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