Today: September 20, 2024
Today: September 20, 2024

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What America’s first board game can teach us about the aspirations of a young nation

Few copies remain of the earliest known board game produced in the US.

What America’s first board game can teach us about the aspirations of a young nation
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North West joins starry concert event of 'The Lion King' at Hollywood Bowl

North West, the daughter of Kim Kardashian and Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, is going from “Paw Patrol” to another animal project: A starry “Lion King” concert

North West joins starry concert event of 'The Lion King' at Hollywood Bowl
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Washington Opera offers new ending to Puccini's final work

Ever since Giacomo Puccini died in 1924 without finishing his last opera, “Turandot,” audiences have thrilled to its soaring melodies like “Nessun Dorma,” but also perhaps lamented the lack of a proper ending

Washington Opera offers new ending to Puccini's final work
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Fans are following Taylor Swift to Europe after finding Eras Tour tickets less costly there

Thousands of Taylor Swift fans are following her across the pond after missing out on her U.S. concert tour last year or being put off by marked-up ticket prices

Fans are following Taylor Swift to Europe after finding Eras Tour tickets less costly there
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Nemo, among the favorites at Eurovision, is finding acceptance onstage and off

No matter whether Nemo wins the Eurovision Song Contest this weekend — which would make them the first nonbinary contestant to take home the crystal microphone — the Swiss singer is already a success

Nemo, among the favorites at Eurovision, is finding acceptance onstage and off
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A woman accused of killing her Boston police officer boyfriend was framed, her attorneys say

Defense attorneys for a woman charged with killing her Boston police officer boyfriend are ramping up efforts to show that she was framed

A woman accused of killing her Boston police officer boyfriend was framed, her attorneys say
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Simone Biles wants to turn her post-Olympic tour into a celebration. The guys are coming along too

Gymnastics star Simone Biles is taking her show on the road following the Paris Olympics

Simone Biles wants to turn her post-Olympic tour into a celebration. The guys are coming along too
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Rarely seen Rod Serling story, 'First Squad, First Platoon,' draws upon his World War II service

This December marks the centennial of Rod Serling, the late host and writer of the classic TV series “The Twilight Zone.”

Rarely seen Rod Serling story, 'First Squad, First Platoon,' draws upon his World War II service
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Award-winning director Mohammad Rasoulof sentenced to prison in Iran ahead of Cannes

The award-winning Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof has been sentenced to eight years in prison and lashings ahead of his planned trip to the Cannes film festival, his lawyer tells The Associated Press

Award-winning director Mohammad Rasoulof sentenced to prison in Iran ahead of Cannes
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I interviewed moms with 5 or more kids − here’s what I learned about the women who are quietly going against the grain

Low birth rates aren’t just a potential economic crisis. They can tell a deeply personal story about women failing to reach their goals for motherhood.

I interviewed moms with 5 or more kids − here’s what I learned about the women who are quietly going against the grain
Arts|Entertainment

‘Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’ in development with Andy Serkis to direct and star

Andy Serkis is going back to Middle-earth to play Gollum in two new Lord of the Rings films

‘Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’ in development with Andy Serkis to direct and star
Arts|Entertainment|Technology

Asteroids, Myst, Resident Evil, SimCity and Ultima inducted into World Video Game Hall of Fame

The World Video Game Hall of Fame has inducted its 10th class of honorees

Asteroids, Myst, Resident Evil, SimCity and Ultima inducted into World Video Game Hall of Fame
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Supreme Court sides with music producer in copyright case over sample in Flo Rida hit

The Supreme Court has sided with a music producer in a copyright case, allowing him to seek more than a decade's worth of damages over a sample used in a Flo Rida song

Supreme Court sides with music producer in copyright case over sample in Flo Rida hit
Entertainment|Arts

Comic book gives the lowdown on Janet Jackson's life and career

A new comic book will chart the highs and lows of American pop star Janet Jackson's career - from her upbringing in the Jackson superstar family, to "that" Super

Comic book gives the lowdown on Janet Jackson's life and career
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Stanford names basketball court "Tara VanDerveer Court" for retired Hall of Famer, winningest coach

Stanford will now play on Tara VanDerveer Court

Stanford names basketball court "Tara VanDerveer Court" for retired Hall of Famer, winningest coach
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One man was a Capitol Police officer. The other rioted on Jan. 6. They're both running for Congress

Two men on opposite sides of the metal barricades during the riot at the U.S. Capitol are running for Congress on the same day

One man was a Capitol Police officer. The other rioted on Jan. 6. They're both running for Congress
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Israel emerges among top favourites to win Eurovision

Israel's Eden Golan has become one of the favourites among bookmakers to win this year's Eurovision Song Contest after she made it through

Israel emerges among top favourites to win Eurovision
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Zurich presents counterrevolutionary staging of Wagner's Ring Cycle under Noseda and Homoki

In an age of radical reinterpretations, conductor Gianandrea Noseda and director Andreas Homoki created a counterrevolutionary version of Wagner’s four-night, 15-hour Ring Cycle

Zurich presents counterrevolutionary staging of Wagner's Ring Cycle under Noseda and Homoki
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Bob Ross' legacy lives on in new 'The Joy of Painting' series

When Bob Ross died of complications from cancer in 1995, he had completed about half of the paintings he planned to teach from in a 32 season of “The Joy of Painting.”

Bob Ross' legacy lives on in new 'The Joy of Painting' series
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Grupo Frontera's hybrid Mexican music went global. On a new album, their genre-melding has no limits

A lot can happen in two years

Grupo Frontera's hybrid Mexican music went global. On a new album, their genre-melding has no limits
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PHOTOS: Taylor Swift kicks off European leg of Eras Tour, adds 'The Tortured Poets Department' songs

In her first Eras Tour concert since the release of “The Tortured Poets Department,” Taylor Swift shook up her setlist

PHOTOS: Taylor Swift kicks off European leg of Eras Tour, adds 'The Tortured Poets Department' songs
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Teen and Miss USA quit their crowns, citing mental health and personal values

The winners of Miss USA and Miss Teen USA resigned from their titles within days of each other

Teen and Miss USA quit their crowns, citing mental health and personal values
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Twins' lucky summer sausage goes international with road trip to Toronto for series vs. Blue Jays

The Minnesota Twins and their lucky sausage have gone international

Twins' lucky summer sausage goes international with road trip to Toronto for series vs. Blue Jays
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Sam Rubin, beloved LA entertainment anchor and interviewer, dies at 64

Entertainment broadcaster Sam Rubin has died at age 64

Sam Rubin, beloved LA entertainment anchor and interviewer, dies at 64
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Factbox-Switzerland won Eurovision's jury vote, while viewers favoured Croatia, Israel

Swiss artist Nemo won the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday, beating 24 rivals with the song "The Code", while Israel's Eden Golan finished fifth despite

Factbox-Switzerland won Eurovision's jury vote, while viewers favoured Croatia, Israel

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