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'Transformers' edge out ‘Spider-Verse’ to claim first place at box office

It was Miles Morales and the Spider-Verse versus the “Transformers” at the box office this weekend and the bots came out on top. “ Transformers: Rise of the Beasts ,” the seventh entry in the series, took the No.

Jun 11, 2023 10:23 AM Read more >

Elvis Presley's cousin lifts Democrats' hopes in Mississippi governor's race

GRENADA, Miss. (AP) — Conservative Mississippi is tough territory for Democrats, but the party sees an unusual opportunity this year to unseat first-term Republican Gov. Tate Reeves .

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James Cameron feels he 'walked into an ambush' in Argentine lithium dispute

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Movie director James Cameron says he feels he “walked into an ambush” this week during a visit to Argentina in which he believes there was an attempt to use his image as an environmentalist to give a positive spin to li

Jun 10, 2023 12:33 PM Read more >

Troops feel the heat, and several faint, as Prince William reviews military parade

LONDON (AP) — Several British soldiers were overcome by the heat on Saturday as they turned out in woolen tunics and bearskin hats to salute Prince William.

Jun 10, 2023 7:33 AM Read more >

Music Review: Jess Williamson's 'Time Ain't Accidental' spans the American west and human heart

“Time Ain’t Accidental” by Jess Williamson (Mexican Summer) Jess Williamson’s fifth solo album “Time Ain’t Accidental” incarnates 2023 through a lyrical road trip that unpacks America, its western landscapes, reckless storms and evanescent roots, tra

Jun 9, 2023 10:15 PM Read more >

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Sens. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., and Chris Coons, D-Del. __ NBC’s “Meet the Press” — Pre-empted by coverage of the French Open tennis tournament. __ CBS’ “Face the Nation" — Gov. Doug Burgum, R-N.D.

Jun 9, 2023 4:30 PM Read more >

AP Exclusive: Guerlain preserves cosmetics history in new 'warehouse of wonders'

PARIS (AP) — The world’s first lipstick. The first modern perfume. A pivoting toothbrush. The original Nivea cream and serum. Not to mention the intimate secrets of Queen Elizabeth II.

Jun 9, 2023 3:13 PM Read more >

Chelsea Peretti on her directorial debut 'First Time Female Director,' premiering at Tribeca

NEW YORK (AP) — Chelsea Peretti plays a first-time director in her directorial debut: “First Time Female Director.

Jun 9, 2023 1:36 PM Read more >

Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra will tour with stops in Europe and Britain to support war effort

NEW YORK (AP) — The Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra will tour for the second straight summer, appearing in eight cities in Europe and Britain in support of the nation’s war effort against Russia.

Jun 9, 2023 12:58 PM Read more >

How ‘The Flash,’ many years in the works and beset by turmoil, finally reached the finish line

There were many stressful things about making “The Flash” and getting it to theaters. It was shot in the middle of a pandemic. There was isolation from friends and family for the 138-day shoot. There were A-list schedules to coordinate for cameos.

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