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Too soon for comedy? After attempted assassination of Trump, US politics feel anything but funny

Political jokes: too soon? The answer from many quarters at midweek was a resounding yes, days after an assassination attempt against Republican former president Donald Trump rattled the nation over political violence that has been brewing in the Uni

Jul 18, 2024 1:16 AM Read more >

The uncertainty that plagues life in crisis-ridden Venezuela is also wreaking havoc on relationships

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Victoria Estevez finally met someone who saw past her shyness.

Jul 18, 2024 1:15 AM Read more >

Historic utility AND high fashion. 80-year-old LL Bean staple finds a new audience as a trendy bag

FREEPORT, Maine (AP) — L.L. Bean created it 80 years ago to haul heavy blocks of ice. Now it's a must-have summer fashion accessory.

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Tyler James Williams, Nikki Glaser, Eric André and more react to their Emmy nominations

Reactions from select nominees for the 2024 Emmy Awards , including some first-time nominees.

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The last cards have been dealt as the iconic Mirage closes its doors on the Las Vegas Strip

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A final blast from The Mirage's signature volcano marked the passage Wednesday of an aging Las Vegas resort that wowed crowds when it opened in 1989 and went on to revolutionize the casino resort industry and reshape Las Vegas as a t

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Martin Short, D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, Ryan Gosling among Canadian Emmy nominees

After two decades as a composer in Hollywood, Jeff Toyne says it feels "surreal" to receive his first two Emmy nominations for his work on the Apple TV Plus dramedy "Palm Royale.

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List of top Emmy nominees

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Partial list of top nominees for the annual prime-time Emmy Awards, announced Wednesday by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. For the complete list, visit Emmys.com.

Jul 17, 2024 4:11 PM Read more >

Darden Restaurants buys Tex-Mex chain Chuy's for $605 million

Darden Restaurants is adding Tex-Mex to the menu. The parent company of Olive Garden , LongHorn Steakhouse, Yard House and other chains , said Wednesday it's buying Chuy's for approximately $605 million.

Jul 17, 2024 4:08 PM Read more >

Selena Gomez gets her due, Netflix and FX top HBO and 2 Queen Elizabeths get nominated for Emmys

With less overall entries due to the shortened TV season, this year's Emmy nominations probably won't spark any protest campaigns.

Jul 17, 2024 4:07 PM Read more >

'Shogun' leads all Emmy nominees with 25 and 'The Bear' sets comedy series record with 23

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “The Bear” went on a tear at Wednesday morning’s Emmy nominations with a comedy-series record 23, and “Shogun” led all nominees with 25 in a dominant year across categories for FX.

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