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Penny Marshall crammed a lot of creativity into a relatively concentrated period, from her iconic sitcom work to her transition into directing, producing an iconic …
Published on December 18, 2018
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'Mary Poppins' returns, as studios raid their vaults
If the original "Mary Poppins" was released today, plans would already be underway for a sequel, perhaps a trilogy. But the movie that came out in 1964 was left alone, until now, freezing Julie Andrews' portrayal of the magical nanny in amber for more than a half-century.
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Medicare price controls would harm patients and workers
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar just released a sweeping proposal that would drastically change how Medicare pays for advanced cancer therapies and other potent medicines. The plan relies on foreign price controls to reduce drug spending by $17 billion over five years.
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Rugby World Cup: In a world of organized sport, Fiji bucks the trend
Under the lights of a quickly-emptying Stade de France, Fiji's rugby players came together for a huddle, a hymn, and a thanks to God.
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Former ABC Entertainment President Channing Dungey Joins Netflix as VP of Original Content
According to Variety.com, outgoing ABC Entertainment president Channing Dungey is joining Netflix as Vice President of Original Content for the streaming service. Dungey will report to Cindy Holland, also Vice President of Original Content, and will officially start working there in February.
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11 Powerful Quotes From President Obama’s Final State Of The Union Address We Won’t Soon Forget
Tuesday night marked the last time President Barack Obama took the podium in the House Gallery to deliver a State of the Union address, and for many, he did not disappoint.
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President Barack Obama delivers his State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress on January 12, 2016 at the US Capitol in …
Published on December 18, 2018
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Chris Rock Recites James Baldwin During Powerful MLK Day Event In Harlem
Chris Rock brought the powerful words of James Baldwin to life Monday during a tribute at the “MLK Now” event in Harlem honoring the late Martin Luther King, Jr.
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10 Tips to Help Families of Children with Special Needs Enjoy the Holidays
Episcopal Center for Children, a Treatment and Special Education Center in DC, Offers Advice
The holidays are upon us, and while there’s loads of merry-making and fun to be had – the changes and sensations of the season can add stress to the lives of children with special needs and their families. The Episcopal Center for Children (ECC), a nonprofit organization serving children with special needs ages 5-14 in the greater Washington, DC area, offers the following tips to help.
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Trump is doubling down on his strategy that cost the GOP the House
With his threat to shut down the federal government unless he receives funding for his border wall, President Donald Trump is employing a tactic that is unpopular to advance a goal that may be even more unpopular.
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Mick Mulvaney in October 2016: Trump would be disqualified from office in an 'ordinary universe'
Incoming White House acting-chief of staff Mick Mulvaney once said Donald Trump's past words and actions would disqualify him from becoming president in an "ordinary universe."
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This small-dollar platform helped Democrats win the House. Now Republicans are racing to compete.
ActBlue, the online fundraising platform for liberal candidates and causes, helped drive more than $1.2 billion into federal campaigns in the midterm elections. That money fueled Democratic victories in the House and has left Republicans
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'Fresh Prince' star Alfonso Ribeiro sues Fortnite over use of dance his character Carlton popularized
Actor Alfonso Ribeiro is suing to stop two video game developers from selling a dance popularized by his "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" character.
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Actor Alfonso Ribeiro is suing to stop video game developers for "Fortnite" from selling a dance popularized by his "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" character.
Published on December 18, 2018
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'Stand your ground' immunity also applies to Florida police, court rules
Florida police officers can justify using deadly force and seek immunity from prosecution through the state's "stand your ground" self-defense law just like anyone else in the state, the Supreme Court of Florida recently ruled.
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Mueller releases memo summarizing FBI's interview with Michael Flynn
Special counsel Robert Mueller has released a January 2017 memo detailing the FBI's interview that month with Michael Flynn -- a moment that led to a high-profile criminal case against the former Trump national security adviser.
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Japan to have first aircraft carriers since World War II
Japan is poised to put its first aircraft carriers to sea since World War II, refitting its Izumo-class warships to carry US-designed F-35B fighter jets, the government announced Tuesday.
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Marcel Hirscher chases Lindsey Vonn World Cup win mark
He's already one of the greatest sportsmen of his generation, but Marcel Hirscher shows no sign of letting up as he chases the record of all-time World Cup wins.
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He's already one of the greatest sportsmen of his generation, but Austria's Marcel Hirscher showed no sign of letting up as he raced to a …
Published on December 18, 2018
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MIT invents method to shrink objects to nanoscale using basic lab equipment
Some say bigger is better, but researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology will tell you that when it comes to tech, smaller things are far more impressive.
