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World’s oldest passenger ship has a new life on land

In 1914, the SS Medina made its maiden voyage. Over the years, through changes in name and ownership, it became the world’s oldest active passenger ship. Now, thanks to an $18 million investment from Singaporean businessman Eric Saw, the ship has found a new life on land as a hotel. CNN's Oscar Holland took a tour of this unique hotel.

November 22, 2025

World’s oldest passenger ship has a new life on land

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Trump's breakup with Greene is not the same as others. But like always, there may be second chances

President Donald Trump’s chaotic political universe has at least one consistent law that rises above any other: The president has no permanent friends and no permanent enemies

November 22, 2025

Trump's breakup with Greene is not the same as others. But like always, there may be second chances

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Brazilian pop singer Liniker’s voice is reaching the world, but her community is still fighting to survive

November 23, 2025

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‘Wicked: For Good’ recaptures box office magic with $150 million opening weekend

November 23, 2025

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Fact vs. fiction: The real story behind the Murdaugh murders and Hulu’s dramatized retelling

November 22, 2025

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For the next two weeks, NFL players are wearing their philanthropic passion on their cleats

November 23, 2025

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An ancient Maya myth finds new life in a Mexican circus company’s performance

Mexican artistic director Jorge Díaz has created a unique stage adaptation of the Maya myth Popol Vuh

November 23, 2025

An ancient Maya myth finds new life in a Mexican circus company’s performance

Trump says Nicklaus will lead golf course revamp at Joint Base Andrews

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November 22, 2025

Trump says Nicklaus will lead golf course revamp at Joint Base Andrews

Trump teaming up with Jack Nicklaus to revamp 'president's golf course' at Joint Base Andrews

President Donald Trump says he's teaming up with legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus to revamp the golf courses at Joint Base Andrews

November 22, 2025

Trump teaming up with Jack Nicklaus to revamp 'president's golf course' at Joint Base Andrews

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On paper, a California city bans the sale of comic books to kids. Officials want to change that

In the mid-20th century, comic books groups grew in popularity

November 22, 2025

On paper, a California city bans the sale of comic books to kids. Officials want to change that

Paul Costelloe, personal designer to Princess Diana, dies at 80

Irish fashion designer Paul Costelloe, personal designer to the late Princess Diana who became a fixture at London Fashion Week for four decades, has died aged 80, his family said in

November 22, 2025

Paul Costelloe, personal designer to Princess Diana, dies at 80

Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe

Catholic clergy are ecstatic about Rosalía’s songs of faith in her new album ‘Lux’

Rosalía has won over millions of music lovers for her fusions of flamenco and urban Latin beats

November 22, 2025

Catholic clergy are ecstatic about Rosalía’s songs of faith in her new album ‘Lux’

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Kennedy Center says it's being paid $7.4 million ahead of the World Cup draw

The Kennedy Center is receiving $7.4 million ahead of the World Cup draw next month

November 22, 2025

Kennedy Center says it's being paid $7.4 million ahead of the World Cup draw

Fátima Bosch's Miss Universe 2025 win echoes in Mexico where women fight for equality

Fátima Bosch Fernández’s Miss Universe victory is resounding across Mexico

November 21, 2025

Fátima Bosch's Miss Universe 2025 win echoes in Mexico where women fight for equality

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Basketball players protest punishment over clogged toilet at Florida college

November 21, 2025

Thitikul nearly flawless for a 63 to build 3-shot lead in LPGA season finale

Jeeno Thitikul is looking every bit like the No. 1 player in women's golf

November 21, 2025

Thitikul nearly flawless for a 63 to build 3-shot lead in LPGA season finale

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Kelsie Whitmore is top pick, Mo'ne Davis selected 10th in 1st Women's Pro Baseball League draft

Pitcher and outfielder Kelsie Whitmore is returning to familiar surroundings after being selected by San Francisco with the first pick in the inaugural Women’s Pro Baseball League draft

November 21, 2025

Kelsie Whitmore is top pick, Mo'ne Davis selected 10th in 1st Women's Pro Baseball League draft

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Bidders for Warner Bros Discovery face barrage of political and regulatory risks

Paramount Skydance, Comcast and Netflix are bidding to buy Warner Bros Discovery, Reuters reported on Thursday, but each company's bid faces its own

November 21, 2025

Bidders for Warner Bros Discovery face barrage of political and regulatory risks

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Khashoggi's widow and Democrats demand release of call transcript with Trump and Saudi crown prince

The widow of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi is calling for the release of the transcript of a 2019 phone call President Donald Trump had with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

November 21, 2025

Khashoggi's widow and Democrats demand release of call transcript with Trump and Saudi crown prince

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‘KPop Demon Hunters’ is officially eligible for the Oscars

“KPop Demon Hunters” is one step closer to another golden moment: The Oscars

November 21, 2025

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ is officially eligible for the Oscars

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Fugees rapper Pras Michel sentenced to 14 years in prison over illegal donations to Obama campaign

Grammy-winning rapper Prakazrel “Pras” Michel of the Fugees has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for a case in which he was convicted of illegally funneling millions of dollars in foreign contributions to former President Barack Obama’s 2012 reelection campaign

November 20, 2025

Fugees rapper Pras Michel sentenced to 14 years in prison over illegal donations to Obama campaign

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Eddie Murphy to receive life achievement award from the American Film Institute

Eddie Murphy is being celebrated with a life achievement award from the American Film Institute

November 21, 2025

Eddie Murphy to receive life achievement award from the American Film Institute

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Vietnam War POW Robert Stirm, seen in iconic 'Burst of Joy' photo with family, dies at 92

Former U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Stirm, a POW during the Vietnam War known for the iconic "Burst of Joy" photo reuniting him with his family, has died in California

November 20, 2025

Vietnam War POW Robert Stirm, seen in iconic 'Burst of Joy' photo with family, dies at 92

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Eurovision Song Contest changes rules after Israel controversy

Organisers of the Eurovision Song Contest announced on Friday changes to voting rules to avoid state interference after controversy over Israel's entry this

November 21, 2025

Eurovision Song Contest changes rules after Israel controversy

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17-year-old Iowa singer-songwriter releases single after winning statewide competition

November 21, 2025

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Is Charli XCX’s ‘The Moment’ a mockumentary or what?

November 21, 2025

Just follow orders or obey the law? What US troops told us about refusing illegal commands

A majority of service members understand the distinction between legal and illegal orders.

November 21, 2025

Just follow orders or obey the law? What US troops told us about refusing illegal commands

Kering CEO plans 'House of Dreams' investment arm to help trim reliance on Gucci

Kering's new CEO Luca De Meo plans to set up a new unit to scout for up-and-coming brands to invest in, documents seen by Reuters show, as he

November 21, 2025

Kering CEO plans 'House of Dreams' investment arm to help trim reliance on Gucci

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Mexico’s Fatima Bosch crowned Miss Universe winner in glittering finale of scandal-hit pageant

November 21, 2025

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New play looking at friendship between AIDS activist Larry Kramer and Anthony Fauci in the works

A new play titled “Kramer/Fauci” explores the complex relationship between playwright and AIDS activist Larry Kramer and Dr. Anthony Fauci

November 21, 2025

New play looking at friendship between AIDS activist Larry Kramer and Anthony Fauci in the works

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2026 World Cup: Coach Arnold feels Iraq's passion to pass final playoff test after 40-year wait

Iraq is one game away from soccer’s 2026 World Cup in North America and its veteran coach Graham Arnold senses a little pressure and a huge achievement ahead

November 21, 2025

2026 World Cup: Coach Arnold feels Iraq's passion to pass final playoff test after 40-year wait

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Nobel laureate Han Kang's first nonfiction book in English to be released next spring

Nobel laureate Han Kang's first nonfiction book in English, “Light and Thread,” is set for release next spring

November 21, 2025

Nobel laureate Han Kang's first nonfiction book in English to be released next spring

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Gary Mounfield, former Stone Roses bassist, has died at 63

Stone Roses and Primal Scream ex-bass player Gary Mounfield has died at age 63

November 20, 2025

Gary Mounfield, former Stone Roses bassist, has died at 63

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The ‘Wicked: For Good’ press tour gave Ariana Grande something wicked (it’s Covid)

November 21, 2025

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The plague of frog costumes demonstrates the subversive power of play in protests

‘Protest costumes’ are now a category on Amazon. Protesters use them to soften their public image at a time when ICE is calling them ‘violent’ and ‘Antifa,’ showing the subversive power of humor.

November 21, 2025

The plague of frog costumes demonstrates the subversive power of play in protests

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She married her brother, then he died. The monument to her grief was a Wonder of the Ancient World

November 21, 2025

Eurovision plans changes to voting, security after allegations of Israeli government 'interference'

Organizers of the Eurovision Song Contest say they’re changing the voting system of the popular musical extravaganza to ensure fairness

November 21, 2025

Eurovision plans changes to voting, security after allegations of Israeli government 'interference'

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‘Superman #1’ copy found in attic becomes most expensive comic ever sold

November 21, 2025

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China scraps concerts with Japanese musicians as diplomatic tensions mount

Japanese jazz musician Yoshio Suzuki and his band were in the

November 21, 2025

China scraps concerts with Japanese musicians as diplomatic tensions mount

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$54.7M sale of Frida Kahlo self-portrait breaks auction record for female artists

A 1940 self-portrait by Frida Kahlo has sold for $54.7 million and made auction history at Sotheby’s in New York

November 20, 2025

$54.7M sale of Frida Kahlo self-portrait breaks auction record for female artists

Alabama board votes to remove books about being transgender from public library youth sections

The board overseeing Alabama public libraries on Thursday voted to remove books that discuss being transgender from the teen and children’s sections of public libraries

November 21, 2025

Alabama board votes to remove books about being transgender from public library youth sections

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Ukraine identifies Russian commander accused of mass murder in Bucha

November 20, 2025

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What to know about the Justice Department's Jeffrey Epstein files

The clock is ticking for the U.S. government to open up its files on Jeffrey Epstein

November 20, 2025

What to know about the Justice Department's Jeffrey Epstein files

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Frida Kahlo self-portrait sells for $54.7 million, setting new record for female artists

November 21, 2025

Wax Diana in ‘revenge dress’ is unveiled in Paris decades after her death in the city

A Paris wax museum has unveiled a figure depicting Princess Diana attired in what has come to be known as her "revenge dress."

November 20, 2025

Wax Diana in ‘revenge dress’ is unveiled in Paris decades after her death in the city

Two Florida academics say they have their jobs back after Charlie Kirk-related comments

Two Florida academics who were put on leave following comments tied to the September 10 assassination of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk say they have their

November 20, 2025

Two Florida academics say they have their jobs back after Charlie Kirk-related comments

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Netflix's Warner Bros bid will include theater releases, Bloomberg News reports

Netflix has informed Warner Bros.

November 20, 2025

Netflix's Warner Bros bid will include theater releases, Bloomberg News reports

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Trump steps up attacks on ABC and Jimmy Kimmel, says network should 'get the bum off the air'

ABC is in President Donald Trump's crosshairs this week

November 20, 2025

Trump steps up attacks on ABC and Jimmy Kimmel, says network should 'get the bum off the air'

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Lakers fire Joey Buss, Jesse Buss from front office positions after ownership change

Joey Buss and Jesse Buss are no longer working in the Los Angeles Lakers’ front office after the franchise’s recent ownership change

November 20, 2025

Lakers fire Joey Buss, Jesse Buss from front office positions after ownership change

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Memorial for workers detained by ICE removed in Immokalee

November 20, 2025

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Respect and remembrance for Cheney from Bush, Biden and past vice presidents as Trump is excluded

Washington National Cathedral hosted a bipartisan show of respect and remembrance for Dick Cheney, the consequential and polarizing vice president who became an acidic scold of fellow Republican President Donald Trump

November 20, 2025

Respect and remembrance for Cheney from Bush, Biden and past vice presidents as Trump is excluded

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Novelist Rabih Alameddine and poet Patricia Smith win National Book Awards

The 76th annual National Book Awards have been presented by the nonprofit National Book Foundation, with winners including Rabih Alameddine for fiction, Patricia Smith for poetry, and Omar El Akkad for nonfiction

November 19, 2025

Novelist Rabih Alameddine and poet Patricia Smith win National Book Awards

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Montpellier denies forward Mary Fowler's racism allegation and threatens legal action

French soccer club Montpellier has denied racism allegations made by Australia forward Mary Fowler who said a teammate gave her bananas as a departing gift in 2022

November 20, 2025

Montpellier denies forward Mary Fowler's racism allegation and threatens legal action

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Democratic FCC commissioner says Trump ABC threat would fail in court

A Democratic member of the Federal Communications Commission said on Thursday that calls by President Donald Trump to urge the agency to rescind licenses held

November 20, 2025

Democratic FCC commissioner says Trump ABC threat would fail in court

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Advocacy groups urge parents to avoid AI toys this holiday season

Children’s and consumer advocacy groups are urging parents not to buy AI-powered toys during the holiday season

November 20, 2025

Advocacy groups urge parents to avoid AI toys this holiday season

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Descendants obtain works of enslaved potter in landmark restitution deal

The family of enslaved potter David Drake — known as “Dave the Potter” — has reclaimed two rare stoneware jars he created in South Carolina before the Civil War in what experts call the first major U.S. art restitution case involving works made by an enslaved person

November 20, 2025

Descendants obtain works of enslaved potter in landmark restitution deal

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Our first look at ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ is already a wild ride

November 20, 2025

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Why does this NYC subway station smell 'Christmassy'? It's an ad

A new advertisement inside the Grand Central subway station is filling the air with a seasonal scent

November 20, 2025

Why does this NYC subway station smell 'Christmassy'? It's an ad

Luxury sector to revive in 2026 but price hikes leave shoppers 'betrayed', Bain says

The global luxury goods industry is likely to sell 3% to 5% more next year after stagnating in 2025, but years of aggressive price increases have alienated customers,

November 20, 2025

Luxury sector to revive in 2026 but price hikes leave shoppers 'betrayed', Bain says

Cortina's controversial Olympic sliding track to host test races without fans

There won’t be any spectators for the opening races at the controversial sliding venue for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

November 19, 2025

Cortina's controversial Olympic sliding track to host test races without fans

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Slavery’s brutal reality shocked Northerners before the Civil War − and is being whitewashed today by the White House

Abolitionists used hard facts to counter pro-slavery propaganda, forcing indifferent Americans to face ugly realities.

November 17, 2025

Slavery’s brutal reality shocked Northerners before the Civil War − and is being whitewashed today by the White House

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K-pop fans' environmental activism comes to UN climate talks

K-pop is turning up in force at the United Nations climate talks in Brazil, with fans-turned-activists hosting protest and events to mobilize their millions-strong online community to back concrete climate actions

November 20, 2025

K-pop fans' environmental activism comes to UN climate talks

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First Amendment in flux: When free speech protections came up against the Red Scare

The congressional anti-communist hearings of the 1940s are a reminder that freedom of speech today is even more fragile than it may seem.

November 20, 2025

First Amendment in flux: When free speech protections came up against the Red Scare

Kevin Spacey says he doesn’t have a home

November 20, 2025

House gets back to work and quickly falls into a cycle of punishing its own

The U.S. House is back in session after a multi-week hiatus

November 20, 2025

House gets back to work and quickly falls into a cycle of punishing its own

Prada heir Lorenzo Bertelli will have strategic role at Versace as executive chairman

Prada heir Lorenzo Bertelli is set to play a major strategic role as executive chairman of Versace following the Prada Group's 1.25 billion-euro deal to acquire its rival

November 20, 2025

Prada heir Lorenzo Bertelli will have strategic role at Versace as executive chairman

The world’s coolest streets have been named. Here’s what locals really think

November 20, 2025

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As US debates gender roles, some women in male-led faiths dig in on social and political issues

The U.S. feminist movement’s perpetual quest for gender equality has suffered notable setbacks during President Donald Trump’s second term

November 20, 2025

As US debates gender roles, some women in male-led faiths dig in on social and political issues

Volunteer patrols and the PTA at school entrances: How some Charlotte residents are mobilizing amid the immigration crackdown

November 20, 2025

On the world’s coldest stage, a military musician plays with a plastic horn and double gloves

Natalie Paine, a French horn player in New Zealand’s navy, has been stationed in Antarctica on a military posting since October

November 20, 2025

On the world’s coldest stage, a military musician plays with a plastic horn and double gloves

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Trump has signed a bill directing DOJ to release Epstein case files. Here’s what we know about them

November 18, 2025

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Holiday tree featuring thousands of origami works opens at NYC's American Museum of Natural History

A beloved Christmas tree tradition is returning to Manhattan this holiday season

November 20, 2025

Holiday tree featuring thousands of origami works opens at NYC's American Museum of Natural History

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Philon scores 24 as No. 11 Alabama beats No. 8 Illinois 90-86

Labaron Philon scored 24 points, and No. 11 Alabama beat eighth-ranked Illinois 90-86 at the United Center

November 20, 2025

Philon scores 24 as No. 11 Alabama beats No. 8 Illinois 90-86

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Major music labels strike licensing deals with AI streaming startup Klay, Bloomberg News reports

Universal Music Group, Sony Music and Warner Music Group have licensed their catalogs to Klay, an AI-powered music streaming startup that will let users remake songs using artificial

November 20, 2025

Major music labels strike licensing deals with AI streaming startup Klay, Bloomberg News reports

Louvre boosts security with 100 cameras and other measures after crown jewels heist

The head of the Louvre Museum says that new surveillance cameras and anti-intrusion systems will soon be installed at the Paris landmark after last month’s stunning crown jewels heist

November 19, 2025

Louvre boosts security with 100 cameras and other measures after crown jewels heist

Arts

Trump administration makes major changes to a report it commissioned on FEMA reforms, AP sources say

A draft report on reforms to the Federal Emergency Management Agency has been significantly reduced in size, according to three people familiar with the matter

November 20, 2025

Trump administration makes major changes to a report it commissioned on FEMA reforms, AP sources say

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What to know about Lindsey Halligan’s big grand jury revelation at James Comey’s vindictive-prosecution hearing

November 19, 2025

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Roger Federer elected to International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1st year of eligibility

Roger Federer has been elected to the International Tennis Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility

November 19, 2025

Roger Federer elected to International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1st year of eligibility

Amid anti-immigration sentiment and policies, the US Latino population grows and cultural traditions remain

November 19, 2025

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2026 Oscars broadcast will include all 24 awards, including new casting prize

The Oscars are making room for one more award on their live broadcast in 2026

November 19, 2025

2026 Oscars broadcast will include all 24 awards, including new casting prize

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Brian Walshe is on trial for the murder of his wife Ana. Here’s a timeline of the case

January 10, 2023

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For Brandon Lake, crossing over means more opportunities to spread a Christian message

Christian music is gaining in popularity, and Brandon Lake is one reason why

November 19, 2025

For Brandon Lake, crossing over means more opportunities to spread a Christian message

Arts|Entertainment|Interview

Brendan Fraser's new horizons include 'Rental Family' and rental hedgehogs

“Rental Family” is Brendan Fraser’s first leading role since winning the best actor Oscar for “The Whale.”

November 19, 2025

Brendan Fraser's new horizons include 'Rental Family' and rental hedgehogs

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UK to ban the resale of tickets for profit to protect fans

Britain said on Wednesday it would ban the resale of tickets to concerts, sport and other live events for profit, disrupting ticket touts and the platforms that benefit from their

November 19, 2025

UK to ban the resale of tickets for profit to protect fans

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'Fight or flight:' Hair stylist rushes to save co-worker after vehicle crashes into salon

November 19, 2025

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Federal officials unveil more charges against the former Olympic snowboarder accused of running international drug ring

November 19, 2025

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‘Better to try and fail than not to try it at all’: 100-year-old says age has nothing on trying something new

November 19, 2025

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Elon Musk attends Trump's dinner with Saudi crown prince

Elon Musk joined a dinner with U.S President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House on Tuesday, the second joint public appearance since a bitter public

November 19, 2025

Elon Musk attends Trump's dinner with Saudi crown prince

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Restorers dismantle and reconstruct a historic Cairo neighbourhood

Egyptian restorers are reconstructing a dilapidated neighbourhood in Cairo's historic centre, dismantling houses and then rebuilding them with materials from the old

November 19, 2025

Restorers dismantle and reconstruct a historic Cairo neighbourhood

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Rapper Nicki Minaj calls for protections for Christians in Nigeria at UN event

Rapper Nicki Minaj says she wants to shine a spotlight on “the deadly threat” to Christians in Nigeria

November 18, 2025

Rapper Nicki Minaj calls for protections for Christians in Nigeria at UN event

US tourism expected to score big with FIFA World Cup

International tourism to the U.S. could get a much-needed boost from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a sluggish 2025, when visitors stayed away amid unease over President

November 19, 2025

US tourism expected to score big with FIFA World Cup

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Rare Klimt painting becomes the most expensive work of modern art ever sold at auction

November 19, 2025

Rome’s oldest coffee house was an ornate treasure. A bitter legal dispute has turned it into an empty eyesore

November 19, 2025

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A ‘Family Stone’ sequel is in the works, says writer-director Thomas Bezucha

November 19, 2025

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Louvre museum to add 100 external cameras by 2026 after heist exposed security flaws

France's Louvre Museum will install 100 external cameras by the end of 2026 as part of measures to tighten security after last month's spectacular heist, its director said on

November 19, 2025

Louvre museum to add 100 external cameras by 2026 after heist exposed security flaws

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Venezuela’s propaganda machine lashes back with jokes, cartoons and sarcasm as US pressure ramps up

November 19, 2025

From the runway to the wild: Celebrities are already stepping out in clothes designers want you to wear next spring

November 19, 2025

For conservative media, New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani quickly becomes attack target

New York City's mayor-elect, Zohran Mamdani, has quickly become a target of conservative media figures

November 19, 2025

For conservative media, New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani quickly becomes attack target

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Gustav Klimt portrait that spared its subject from Nazis breaks modern art record with $236M sale

A Gustav Klimt portrait painting has sold for a record $236 million at an auction where a solid gold toilet also sold for $12.1 million

November 18, 2025

Gustav Klimt portrait that spared its subject from Nazis breaks modern art record with $236M sale

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What to Stream: 'Wicked: For Good' soundtrack, Ted Danson, 'The Bad Guys 2' and Black cowboys

Ted Danson’s “A Man on the Inside” returning to Netflix for its second season and Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo belting out the “Wicked: For Good” soundtrack are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you

November 14, 2025

What to Stream: 'Wicked: For Good' soundtrack, Ted Danson, 'The Bad Guys 2' and Black cowboys

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After backlash, Alabama Public Television will keep paying for PBS

The commission that oversees Alabama Public Television voted to continue paying its contract with PBS

November 18, 2025

After backlash, Alabama Public Television will keep paying for PBS

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No. 17 Michigan State gets an unexpected 3-point barrage to beat No. 12 Kentucky

Michigan State's breakout 3-point-shooting performance was so surprising to Tom Izzo that the Hall of Fame coach wondered aloud if the Spartans made more while beating Kentucky than in their first three games of the season combined

November 19, 2025

No. 17 Michigan State gets an unexpected 3-point barrage to beat No. 12 Kentucky

US charges ex-investment banker, 7 others in global insider-trading scheme

U.S. prosecutors on Tuesday unveiled charges against eight men accused of belonging to a global network that made tens of millions of dollars trading on inside

November 18, 2025

US charges ex-investment banker, 7 others in global insider-trading scheme

A Dallas dad came to terms with his imminent deportation. Then an 11th-hour court order gave hope to see his family again

November 19, 2025

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‘We have power together’: For Epstein survivors, a day of emotion and triumph

November 19, 2025

Court blocks new Texas congressional map drawn by Republicans

A federal court on Tuesday blocked Texas from using a new congressional map intended to flip several Democratic-held U.S.

November 18, 2025

Court blocks new Texas congressional map drawn by Republicans

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Rebecca Gayheart discusses the ‘complicated’ challenges of parenting her daughters with Eric Dane amid his ALS diagnosis

November 17, 2025

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Kering must downsize, reduce Gucci exposure and chase synergies, CEO de Meo says in memo

Kering's return to growth will require reducing its reliance on struggling flagship Gucci, further scaling back its store network and chasing more synergies, Chief

November 18, 2025

Kering must downsize, reduce Gucci exposure and chase synergies, CEO de Meo says in memo

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FACT FOCUS: There's no proof each strike on alleged drug boats saves 25,000 lives, as Trump claims

President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed that strikes on suspected drug boats his administration began carrying out in September in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean are saving hundreds of thousands of people in the U.S. from fatal drug overdoses

November 18, 2025

FACT FOCUS: There's no proof each strike on alleged drug boats saves 25,000 lives, as Trump claims

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Toy makers rush into ‘blind box’ trend for holidays following Labubu craze

While U.S.

November 14, 2025

Toy makers rush into ‘blind box’ trend for holidays following Labubu craze

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Nicki Minaj’s diplomatic moment, explained

November 18, 2025

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Injured Giants running back Cam Skattebo defends his WWE 'Monday Night Raw' appearance

Cam Skattebo has not played for the New York Giants since undergoing season-ending surgery in late October, but the rookie running back still has his teammates and plenty of others talking

November 18, 2025

Injured Giants running back Cam Skattebo defends his WWE 'Monday Night Raw' appearance

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UK targets touts with ban on ticket resale for profit

Britain will ban the resale of tickets for music concerts, shows and sporting events at inflated prices, tackling the scourge of ticket touts who use technology to

November 18, 2025

UK targets touts with ban on ticket resale for profit

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Zelenskyy visits Picasso's 'Guernica' painting after drawing parallel to Ukraine's bombing

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Spain and stopped to see Pablo Picasso's “Guernica” in Madrid

November 18, 2025

Zelenskyy visits Picasso's 'Guernica' painting after drawing parallel to Ukraine's bombing

Microsoft, Nvidia to invest in Anthropic as Claude maker commits $30 billion to Azure

Microsoft and Nvidia plan to invest in Anthropic under a new tie-up that includes a $30 billion commitment by the Claude maker to use Microsoft's cloud services, the latest

November 18, 2025

Microsoft, Nvidia to invest in Anthropic as Claude maker commits $30 billion to Azure

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Back in the game: 43-year-old KC woman returns to college basketball 24 years after career-ending injury

November 18, 2025

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The LA County sheriff is investigating a new sex battery claim against Sean 'Diddy' Combs

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department says it’s investigating a new sexual battery allegation against hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, who is serving a four-year prison sentence on prostitution-related convictions

November 18, 2025

The LA County sheriff is investigating a new sex battery claim against Sean 'Diddy' Combs

There’s a new No. 1 podcast in America, Apple says

November 18, 2025

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Han Kang, Megha Majumdar and Yiyun Li are among finalists for Andrew Carnegie Medals

Nobel laureate Han Kang's “We Do Not Part” and Megha Majumdar's “A Guardian and a Thief” are among the finalists for the Andrew Carnegie Medals

November 18, 2025

Han Kang, Megha Majumdar and Yiyun Li are among finalists for Andrew Carnegie Medals

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Entertainment duo the Kessler twins die by assisted suicide, aged 89

November 18, 2025

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Ukraine needs more drones and better tactics, senior commander says

As winter looms and Russian forces adapt their tactics, Ukrainian troops need to double down on technological innovation and flood the front line with more drones to

November 18, 2025