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‘Andor’ returns to Disney+ and takes ‘Star Wars’ to new and rebellious placesApr 21, 2025 1:41 pm - “Andor” returns for its second season on Disney+ with a three-episode premiere Tuesday and the weight of the “Star Wars” galaxy seemingly on its shoulders.
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Wall Street and the dollar tumble as investors retreat further from the United StatesApr 21, 2025 8:53 am - Wall Street weakened Monday as investors worldwide get more skeptical about U.S. investments because of President Donald Trump’s trade war and his criticism of the Federal Reserve, which are shaking the traditional order.
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What are the church’s rites after the death of a pope and the election of a new one?Apr 21, 2025 6:38 am - The death of a pope starts a centuries-old ritual involving sacred oaths by the cardinals electing a successor, the piercing of ballots with a needle and thread after they're counted, and then burning them to produce either the white or black smoke to signal if there's a new leader for the world's 1.3 billion Catholics.
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‘Sinners’ surges past ‘Minecraft’ to lead the box officeApr 21, 2025 6:36 am - Brand names, not filmmakers or stars, are said to rule the box office these days. But Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners,” led by twin Michael B. Jordans, proved an exception to modern movie rules, launching with $45.6 million in ticket sales in U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to studio estimates Sunday.
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Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff who ministered with a charming, humble style, dies at 88Apr 21, 2025 5:48 am - Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated conservatives with critiques of capitalism and climate change, died Monday. He was 88.
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What to Stream: ‘Andor,’ ‘Babygirl’ and new Wu Tang Clan and Willie Nelson musicApr 21, 2025 5:30 am - The second season of the Star Wars series “Andor” and the streaming release of the Wu Tang Clan’s latest album are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
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Ingrid Lindblad wins JM Eagle LA Championship in third start as LPGA Tour memberApr 20, 2025 8:50 pm - LOS ANGELES — Ingrid Lindblad won the JM Eagle LA Championship on Sunday in her third start as an LPGA Tour member, avoiding a playoff when fellow rookie Akie Iwai bogeye...
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Hegseth had a second Signal chat where he shared details of Yemen strike, New York Times reportsApr 20, 2025 7:34 pm - WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth created another Signal messaging chat that included his wife and brother where he shared similar details of a March milit...
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Justin Thomas ends 3-year drought with playoff victory in RBC HeritageApr 20, 2025 7:00 pm - HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. — Justin Thomas ended nearly three years without a victory Sunday by making a birdie putt from just outside 20 feet in a playoff at Harbour Town ...
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Naylor's third hit lifts Diamondbacks over Cubs 3-2 in 11 inningsApr 20, 2025 6:45 pm - Josh Naylor's third hit of the game drove in automatic runner Geraldo Perdomo in the 11th inning with the go-ahead run and the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Chicago C...