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How does South Korea's society treat celebrities in crisis? A new case raises questions

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A young actor’s suicide in South Korea. Allegations of an underage relationship.

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Federal judge rules action against NEA unnecessary after it backed off bans on gender ideology

A federal judge on Thursday denied a motion to stop the National Endowment for the Arts from barring funds to artists whose projects promote gender ideology, saying the agency no longer was doing it.

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Canada Post unveils Blue Rodeo stamp featuring current band members

“Lost Together” hit-makers Blue Rodeo are getting their own commemorative stamp.

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Federal judge says she will temporarily block billions in health funding cuts to states

A federal judge will temporarily block President Donald Trump’s administration from cutting billions in federal dollars that support COVID-19 initiatives and public health projects throughout the country. U.S.

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Transgender student's arrest for violating Florida bathroom law is thought to be a first

A transgender college student declared “I am here to break the law” before entering a women’s restroom at the Florida State Capitol and being led out in handcuffs by police.

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No more cheap skirts: Trump ends tax exemption for low-value Chinese imports

A notice to customers dazzled by the low-priced products on Chinese shopping apps: the days of getting trendy clothing, tools and gag gifts that cost less than lunch delivered to your door in 10 days are probably numbered.

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No more cheap skirts: Trump ends tax exemption for low-value Chinese imports

A notice to customers dazzled by the low-priced products on Chinese shopping apps: the days of getting trendy clothing, tools and gag gifts that cost less than lunch delivered to your door in 10 days are probably numbered.

Apr 3, 2025 3:34 PM Read more >

Judge declines to send Young Thug to prison over a viral post that sparked backlash

ATLANTA (AP) — A judge in Atlanta has declined prosecutors' request to revoke Young Thug 's probation and send him to prison.

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Tom Cruise opens CinemaCon speech with moment of silence for Val Kilmer

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Tom Cruise opened his highly anticipated CinemaCon appearance on Thursday with a moving tribute to his “Top Gun” co-star, Val Kilmer, who died Tuesday in Los Angeles.

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MTV Video Music Awards head to CBS for the first time

NEW YORK (AP) — The MTV Video Music Awards have a new home: This year, the music award show will be broadcast by CBS for the first time, organizers announced Thursday. The three-hour show will broadcast live on CBS on Sunday, Sept.

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