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‘How to Train Your Dragon’ tops US box office as ‘Elio’ marks a new low for PixarJun 22, 2025 12:40 pm - Neither Pixar nor zombies were enough to topple “How to Train Your Dragon" from the No. 1 slot at North American box offices over the weekend. The Universal Pictures live-action remake remained the top film, bringing in $37 million in ticket sales in its second weekend.
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Pentagon says US doesn't want to pursue war with Iran after bombing 3 of its nuclear sitesJun 22, 2025 9:05 am - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Sunday that America “does not seek war” with Iran in the aftermath of a surprise attack overnight on three of that country’s nuclear sites while Vice President JD Vance said the strikes have given Tehran a renewed chance of negotiating with Washington.
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Blackhawks acquire Burakovsky from Kraken in exchange for fellow forward VelenoJun 21, 2025 11:11 pm - The Chicago Blackhawks have acquired Andre Burakovsky from the Seattle Kraken in exchange for fellow forward Joe Veleno. Chicago also placed defenseman T.J. Brodie on unconditional waivers for purposes of buying out his contract. The 30-year-old Burakovsky had 10 goals and 27 assists in 79 games with Seattle last season. The acquisition of Burakovsky gives Chicago some additional size and scoring, and the trade creates more flexibility for Seattle with the salary cap.
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Trump ignites debate on presidential authority with Iran strikes and wins praise from RepublicansJun 21, 2025 11:07 pm - WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's bombardment of three sites in Iran quickly sparked debate in Congress over his authority to launch the strikes, with Republicans pra...
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Democrats are at odds over the Israel-Iran war as Trump says US has struck Iranian nuclear sitesJun 21, 2025 9:14 pm - After nearly two years of stark divisions over the war in Gaza and support for Israel, Democrats seemed at odds over policy toward Iran as progressives demanded unified o...
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In his own words: Trump’s Iran strike tests his rhetoric on ending warsJun 21, 2025 8:52 pm - During his campaigns for president, Donald Trump spoke of the need to stop engaging in “endless” or “forever wars,” and said removing “warmongers and America-last globali...
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Trump’s move against Iran may draw more criticism from MAGA’s anti-interventionistsJun 21, 2025 8:38 pm - President Donald Trump's decision to strike three nuclear sites in Iran will almost assuredly draw more criticism from some of the Republican's supporters, including high...
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Guerrero and Bichette homer as the Blue Jays top Sox who have lost 9 of 10Jun 21, 2025 8:17 pm - Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette homered, helping José Berríos and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the lowly Chicago White Sox 7-1. Berríos surrendered an unearned run and two hits in a season-high 7 2/3 innings. The right-hander struck out five and walked three in his first win since May 29. The last-place White Sox finished with two hits in their ninth loss in 10 games.
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Mercury set franchise record for 3-pointers in a game in 107-86 win over SkyJun 21, 2025 5:24 pm - Sami Whitcomb hit five of the Mercury's franchise-record 17 3-pointers and finished with 17 points, Kahleah Copper scored 16 and the Phoenix Mercury beat the Chicago Sky 107-86. Kalani Brown hit a 3 — the second of the 6-foot-7 center's career — with 25.6 seconds left Saturday to break the Mercury's previous record of 16. Six different Phoenix players hit at least two 3-pointers, tying the WNBA single-game record.
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Hot-air balloon in Brazil catches fire and falls from the sky, killing 8 and injuring 13Jun 21, 2025 3:39 pm - RIO DE JANEIRO — A hot-air balloon caught fire and tumbled from the sky on Saturday in Brazil ’s southern state of Santa Catarina, killing eight people, firefighters said...