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Publishers hurry to release book editions of Mueller Report

Publishers hurry to release book editions of Mueller Report

NEW YORK — With the Mueller Report finally out, at least in redacted form, publishers are hurrying to release book editions. Two Mueller Report books already are in the top 100 on Amazon.com.
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NKorea says it tested new weapon, wants Pompeo out of talks

NKorea says it tested new weapon, wants Pompeo out of talks

SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — North Korea said Thursday that it had test-fired a new type of "tactical guided weapon," its first such test in nearly half a year, and demanded that Washington remove Secretary of State Mike Pompeo from nuclear negotiatio
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Jason Momoa shaves signature beard to promote recycling

Jason Momoa shaves signature beard to promote recycling

LOS ANGELES — "Aquaman" is clean-shaven. Actor Jason Momoa on Wednesday released a video in which he shaved off his signature beard and moustache in order to promote recycling.
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In 'Red Joan', Judi Dench gets spy role far from 007's boss

In 'Red Joan', Judi Dench gets spy role far from 007's boss

LONDON — Judi Dench is back in the world of espionage — but her latest role is a far cry from James Bond's unflappable spy chief, M.
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Quebec filmmakers Xavier Dolan, Monia Chokri to debut films at Cannes festival

Quebec filmmakers Xavier Dolan, Monia Chokri to debut films at Cannes festival

PARIS — Quebec filmmaker Xavier Dolan is returning to the Cannes Film Festival with his latest Montreal-shot feature, "Matthias & Maxime.
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Ukraine election: The president vs. guy who plays one on TV

Ukraine election: The president vs. guy who plays one on TV

KIEV, Ukraine — Ukraine's presidential runoff Sunday is a battle between a billionaire tycoon who rode anti-Russian protests to the nation's top office five years ago and a comedian who plays a president in a TV sitcom.
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6.1 quake causes light damage in Taiwan capital, east coast

6.1 quake causes light damage in Taiwan capital, east coast

TAIPEI, Taiwan — A strong earthquake shook eastern Taiwan on Thursday afternoon, causing scattered light damage in the capital and along the eastern coast. The 6.
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Baltimore mayor, 5 of her staffers now on paid leave

Baltimore's embattled mayor and five of her staffers are now on paid leave amid a scandal over book sales. Mayor Catherine Pugh went on leave April 1, saying she needed time off to recover from pneumonia.
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Fleetwood Mac announces rescheduled tour dates, including Canadian shows

Fleetwood Mac announces rescheduled tour dates, including Canadian shows

LOS ANGELES — Fleetwood Mac has announced rescheduled dates for its North America tour that were postponed earlier this month because singer Stevie Nicks had the flu. The Grammy-winning band is set to play Boston on Oct. 28 and Philadelphia on Nov.
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Gambler sets another 1-day winnings record on 'Jeopardy!'

Gambler sets another 1-day winnings record on 'Jeopardy!'

LOS ANGELES — A professional sports gambler from Las Vegas has broken his own single-episode winnings record on "Jeopardy!" James Holzhauer won $131,127 during a show aired Wednesday night, breaking the record that viewers saw him set last week.
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