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How TV shows like ‘Mo’ and ‘Muslim Matchmaker’ allow Arab and Muslim Americans to tell their storiesDec 30, 2025 10:19 am - Whether it’s stand-up comedy specials or a dramedy series, when Muslim American Mo Amer sets out to create, he writes what he knows. The second season of Amer’s “Mo” documents Mo Najjar and his family’s tumultuous journey reaching asylum in the United States as Palestinian refugees.
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China flexes blockade capabilities near Taiwan on second day of military drillsDec 30, 2025 8:54 am - China's People's Liberation Army staged a second day of large-scale military drills around Taiwan on Tuesday, unleashing a live-fire show of force as part of what it called “Justice Mission 2025" to demonstrate its ability to deter any external support for the island it claims as part of its sovereign territory.
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Tyler Perry’s accuser sent messages of gratitude and friendship years after alleged assaultDec 30, 2025 7:37 am - Text messages show that Tyler Perry and “Boo! A Madea Halloween” actor Mario Rodriguez, who recently filed a lawsuit accusing the filmmaker of sexual assault, remained in contact years after Rodriguez alleges their interactions ended.
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What music and television to stream: A New Year’s Eve traditionDec 30, 2025 7:28 am - There is no shortage of New Year’s Eve specials to watch, but give “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest,” available to stream online at ABC.com, a whirl.
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Hollywood stars Idris Elba, Cynthia Erivo recognized in New Year’s honor’s listDec 30, 2025 7:11 am - Britons ranging from Hollywood stars Idris Elba and Cynthia Erivo to a 102-year-old judo instructor have been named in King Charles III’s New Year’s honors list, an annual tradition that recognizes people for their contributions to U.K. public life.
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Robinson runs for 195 yards as Falcons recover to upset Rams 27-24 on 51-yard field goal by GonzalezDec 29, 2025 10:43 pm - Bijan Robinson rushed for 195 yards, including a 93-yard touchdown, Zane Gonzalez kicked a 51-yard field goal with 21 seconds remaining and the Atlanta Falcons recovered after blowing two 21-point leads to upset the playoff-bound Los Angeles Rams 27-24 on Monday night.
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Reid scores 33 points, T-Wolves rout Bulls 136-101 after Chicago loses White, Giddey to injuriesDec 29, 2025 9:50 pm - Naz Reid scored a season-high 33 points off the bench, Anthony Edwards added 23, and the Minnesota Timberwolves routed the Bulls 136-101 on Monday night after Chicago lost top scorers Coby White and Josh Giddey to injuries.
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From Pope Francis to Charlie Kirk, many deaths in 2025 had a wide impactDec 29, 2025 8:00 pm - The death of Pope Francis brought change to the Catholic Church, which counts 1.4 billion adherents and is now led — for the first time — by an American pope. The fatal s...
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2 New Jersey pilots killed in a helicopter collision frequented a cafe together near the crash siteDec 29, 2025 5:18 pm - Two men who died after their helicopters collided midair in New Jersey over the weekend both earned their private pilot licenses over a decade ago and would often have br...
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US pledges $2 billion for UN humanitarian aid as Trump warns agencies must 'adapt or die'Dec 29, 2025 5:14 pm - GENEVA — The United States on Monday announced a $2 billion pledge for U.N. humanitarian aid as President Donald Trump’s administration slashes U.S. foreign assistance an...