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Florida jury says CNN defamed Navy veteran in story about endangered Afghans

Florida jury says CNN defamed Navy veteran in story about endangered Afghans

After a Florida jury found that CNN defamed a U.S. Navy veteran who helped rescue endangered Afghans, the network reached a settlement on Friday to avoid a punishing order that it pay punitive damages.
Hollywood's awards season dates, and how they've been affected by the wildfires

Hollywood's awards season dates, and how they've been affected by the wildfires

Hollywood's awards season has all but come to a rare halt as the wildfires continue to disrupt life and work in the Los Angeles area.
Hawaii fireworks blast victims have injuries comparable to those seen on a battlefield, doctor says

Hawaii fireworks blast victims have injuries comparable to those seen on a battlefield, doctor says

HONOLULU (AP) — Some wounds suffered by six Hawaii residents flown to Arizona for medical treatment after a deadly illegal fireworks explosion on New Year's are comparable to battlefield injuries, the doctor overseeing their care said Friday. Dr.
Blessings for dogs? Bring them to Mexico City's cathedral and St. Anthony will do the rest

Blessings for dogs? Bring them to Mexico City's cathedral and St. Anthony will do the rest

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Behaving at their best, a dozen dogs attended Mass at Mexico City’s cathedral Friday, waiting for their turn to be doused with holy water. The blessing of the animals is a long-time Catholic tradition celebrated on January 17.
Canadian animator and National Film Board pioneer Robert Verrall dies at 97

Canadian animator and National Film Board pioneer Robert Verrall dies at 97

Canadian animator and director Robert Verrall has died at the age of 97. The National Film Board of Canada says the Oscar-nominated filmmaker died Friday in Montreal.
What will happen to TikTok on Apple and Google's app store on Sunday?

What will happen to TikTok on Apple and Google's app store on Sunday?

With President-elect Trump adding uncertainty around whether a TikTok ban will go into effect, the focus is now turning to companies like Google and Apple, who are expected to take the popular video sharing app off their platforms in just two days.
Blessings for dogs? Bring them to Mexico City's cathedral and St. Anthony will do the rest

Blessings for dogs? Bring them to Mexico City's cathedral and St. Anthony will do the rest

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Behaving at their best, a dozen dogs attended Mass at Mexico City’s cathedral Friday, waiting for their turn to de doused with holy water. The blessing of the animals is a long-time Catholic tradition celebrated on January 17.
Rapper Busta Rhymes accused of punching a man in the face in New York

Rapper Busta Rhymes accused of punching a man in the face in New York

NEW YORK (AP) — Rapper Busta Rhymes has been accused of repeatedly punching another man in the face, police said Friday.
Paul Gross, Martha Burns on bringing real-life marital history to ‘Virginia Woolf’

Paul Gross, Martha Burns on bringing real-life marital history to ‘Virginia Woolf’

TORONTO — Being married is not a prerequisite to portraying the tortured couples at the heart of “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf” but Paul Gross and Martha Burns certainly see the advantage of being able to draw on their own longtime union in order t
US lawsuit accuses PepsiCo of price discrimination that favored Walmart over smaller stores

US lawsuit accuses PepsiCo of price discrimination that favored Walmart over smaller stores

The Federal Trade Commission sued PepsiCo on Friday, alleging that it has engaged in illegal price discrimination by giving unfair price advantages to one large retailer at the expense of other vendors and consumers.
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