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Ziad Rahbani, Lebanese composer and son of iconic singer Fayrouz, dies at 69
BEIRUT (AP) — Ziad Rahbani, a visionary Lebanese composer, playwright, pianist and political provocateur, died…
Paramount gets green light for $8 billion merger. But what is the psychic cost for company?
With this week’s FCC approval, the merger between Paramount Global and Skydance Media is expected…
‘Alien: Earth” oozes into Comic-Con Day 2, ‘Predator: Badlands’ slays and ‘Tron: Ares’ dazzles
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Grid has overtaken Comic-Con. Disney unveiled details about “Tron: Ares,”…
‘Tron: Ares’ brings the Grid, light cycles and Nine Inch Nails soundtrack, to Comic-Con
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Grid took over Comic-Con on Friday, bringing the stars of…
Nick Kurtz of Athletics becomes 1st MLB rookie to hit 4 homers in a game, matches total base record
HOUSTON (AP) — Nick Kurtz already had three homers and five hits with his parents…
Lori Vallow Daybell stoked tensions with judge in her Arizona murder conspiracy trials
PHOENIX (AP) — Moments before the Idaho mother with doomsday beliefs was given two more…
Tens of thousands flee their homes as Thailand and Cambodia clash
SURIN, Thailand (AP) — Tens of thousands of people sought refuge as border fighting between…
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In Epstein furor, Trump struggles to shake off a controversy his allies once stoked WASHINGTON…
Why did the Orioles and Rockies keep playing after fans evacuated seats?
BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles and Colorado Rockies played through rain for about two…
Israel says it is considering alternatives to ceasefire talks with Hamas, deepening uncertainty
CAIRO (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Friday his government was considering “alternative…
Lori Vallow Daybell receives additional life sentences in Arizona, ending legal saga
PHOENIX (AP) — Lori Vallow Daybell was sentenced to life in prison Friday on two…
Judge blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship restrictions in third ruling since high court decision
BOSTON (AP) — A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from ending birthright…
49ers’ kicker competition between Moody and Joseph draws attention from team stars
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The kicking portion of an NFL training camp practice is…
Lamar Jackson and Jaire Alexander reunite at Ravens camp. They were teammates at Louisville
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Lamar Jackson wasted little time putting Jaire Alexander to the…
Judge stays execution to evaluate if Alabama inmate is competent
A state judge has stayed an upcoming execution in Alabama to evaluate whether the man…
Following Venus Williams’ comment on health insurance, here’s what to know about athlete coverage
Venus Williams’ recent singles win at the D.C. Open showcased her longevity and brought attention…
Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Toronto Argonauts both look to snap their losing ways
TORONTO — Home field hasn’t been an advantage this season, but there’s something about hosting…
More lease deals reached for Hudson’s Bay locations
TORONTO — Hudson’s Bay has reached deals to sell the leases of six store locations…
Record crowd expected at Bristol for the MLB Speedway Classic between the Braves and Reds
Workers still have some finishing touches to put on the field inside the racetrack at…
Famed Wanamaker Organ will again be heard by the public in fall art series in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — One of the most famous organs in the world, which graces one…
Hulk Hogan descended upon American culture at exactly the time it was ready for him: the 1980s
The opening chords of Rick Derringer’s hard-rock guitar would play over the arena sound system.…
Trump says he hasn’t ‘had a lot of luck’ with Canada ahead of latest tariff deadline
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday his administration hasn’t “had a lot of…
Barry Odom aiming to resurrect Purdue football the same way he made UNLV a winning program
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Purdue coach Barry Odom isn’t concerned that the Boilermakers won just…
Trump administration investigates Oregon’s transgender athlete policies
The Trump administration said Friday it’s investigating the Oregon Department of Education after receiving a…