‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ smashes R-rated record with $205 million debut, 8th biggest opening ever
Jul 29, 2024
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Marvel is back on top with “ Deadpool & Wolverine.” The comic-book movie made a staggering $205 million in its first weekend in North American theaters, according to studio estimates Sunday. It…
0
Share 
Read More
Martin Indyk, former US diplomat and author who devoted career to Middle East peace, dies at 73
Jul 26, 2024
NORWICH, Conn. (AP) — Veteran diplomat Martin S. Indyk, an author and leader at prominent U.S. think tanks who devoted years to finding a path toward peace in the Middle East, died Thursday. He was…
Disneyland workers authorize potential strike ahead of ongoing contract negotiations
Jul 22, 2024
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Thousands of workers at Disney's theme park and resort properties in California voted late Friday to authorize a potential strike, as contract negotiations drag on over wages, sick leave and other…
Comedian Bob Newhart, deadpan master of sitcoms and telephone monologues, dies at 94
Jul 19, 2024
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bob Newhart, the deadpan accountant-turned-comedian who became one of the most popular TV stars of his time after striking gold with a classic comedy album, has died at 94. Jerry Digney, Newhart's publicist,…
Stegosaurus fossil fetches nearly $45M, setting record for dinosaur auctions
Jul 18, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) — The nearly complete fossilized remains of a stegosaurus fetched $44.6 million at auction Wednesday, Sotheby's said. The buyer's name was not disclosed. The fossil, dubbed “Apex,” is considered to be among the most…
Singer Ingrid Andress says she was drunk during panned MLB anthem performance, will get treatment
Jul 17, 2024
ARLINGTON (AP) -- After a widely panned performance of the U.S. national anthem at the MLB Home Run Derby, country singer Ingrid Andress apologized Tuesday and said she was drunk. “I'm checking myself into a facility today to…
Amazon Prime Day is a big event for scammers, experts warn
Jul 16, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon Prime Day is here, and experts are reminding consumers to be wary of scams. Deceptions such as phony emails from people impersonating online retailers like Amazon are nothing new. But phishing attempts increase amid the heavy spending…
Authorities hunt for clues, but motive of man who tried to assassinate Donald Trump remains elusive
Jul 15, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) — The 20-year-old man who tried to assassinate former President Donald Trump first came to law enforcement’s attention at Saturday's rally when spectators noticed him acting strangely outside the campaign event. The tip sparked a…
Lawsuit filed in case of teen who died after eating spicy chip as part of online challenge
Jul 12, 2024
BOSTON (AP) — A lawsuit was filed Thursday against Hershey, Walgreens and several others in the case of a Massachusetts teen who died after he participated in a spicy tortilla chip challenge that was widely…
NBA agrees to terms on a record 11-year, $76 billion media rights deal, AP source says
Jul 11, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) -- The NBA has agreed to terms on its new media deals, a record 11-year agreement worth $76 billion that would assure player salaries will continue rising for the foreseeable future and…