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Rapper Roddy Ricch arrested on weapons charge in NYC

Roddy Ricch performs onstage during Roddy Ricch Headlines SECRET SESH X SAC NFT Event on May 06, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

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Harris discusses attracting investments to Central America to tackle migration issues

Vice President Kamala Harris host a roundtable with faith leaders on reproductive health care rights at the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor on Monday, June 6, 2022 in Los Angeles, CA. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) LOS ANGELES - Vice President Kamala Harris said Tuesday that the Biden administration's work to attract investment to Central America, part of the U.S.

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Oreo and Ritz join together for limited-time, sweet and salty snack

The RITZxOREO snack is pictured in a provided image. (Credit: Mondelez) Ritz Crackers and Oreo cookies are joining together in a snack marriage of sweet and salty, which fans will be able to order for a limited time.The two brands, which are owned by the massive food company Mondelez International, are launching a snack called "Ritz x Oreo." One side is a cracker and the other side is an Oreo cookie, with a layer of peanut butter-flavored creme and another layer of cookie creme.If this sounds enticing, the company is giving away the Ritz x Oreo snack for free beginning on Thursday, May 26 at 12 p.m.

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US sees risk of 'dire' COVID supply, rationing without more funding

WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House is planning for "dire" contingencies that could include rationing supplies of vaccines and treatments this fall if Congress doesn’t approve more money for fighting COVID-19.In public comments and private meetings on Capitol Hill, Dr. Ashish Jha, the White House coronavirus coordinator, has painted a dark picture in which the U.S.

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Regal to offer $2 movie tickets for children’s movies this summer

Box office at a Regal Cinemas in Los Angeles, California (Credit: by Frederic J. BROWN / AFP) (Photo by FREDERIC J.

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Phillies slugger Harper won't play RF for 6 weeks

LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 14: Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Bryce Harper (3) celebrates during the MLB game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Los Angeles Dodgers on May 14, 2022 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Brian Roth PHILADELPHIA - Bryce Harper sat out a third straight game as he recovers from a platelet-rich plasma injection in his right elbow and the Phillies slugger may not play right field again until late July.The reigning NL MVP, Harper said he was hopeful of returning at some point in the Philadelphia's three-game series against the Padres. He did not play in Tuesday's 3-0 loss.

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Alaska Airlines passenger dies during flight

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 13: Alaska Horizon Embraer S A ERJ 170-200 LR takes off from Los Angeles international Airport on January 13, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by AaronP/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images) NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Alaska Airlines has confirmed an unidentified passenger recently died during a flight. "A guest passed away during our flight from Seattle to Nashville on Monday," a company said in a statement to FOX Television Stations.

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AAA predicts 39.2M Americans will travel for Memorial Day

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 19: Passengers make their way through American Airlines Terminal Four at Los Angeles International Airport on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 in Los Angeles, CA. Airports and airlines dropped their mask requirements after a Florida fe ORLANDO, Fla. - AAA predicts 39.2 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more away from home over the Memorial Day weekend, otherwise known as the unofficial start of summer.The agency said its estimate is an 8.3% increase compared to 2021, with the latest numbers closely aligning with those from 2017. Air travel continues to rebound, increasing 25% over the last year, according to the agency.

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Rams will host Bills to open NFL season; Broncos at Seattle

Rams running back Cooper Kupp after scoring a touchdown as the Rams beat the 49ers 20-17 during the NFC Championships at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022 in Los Angeles, CA. (Allen J.

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TSA to add screeners at busy airports ahead of summer travel surge

Airline passengers, some not wearing face masks following the end of Covid-19 public transportation rules, wait at a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoint to clear security before boarding to flights in the airport terminal in Denve COPPELL, Texas (AP) - The chief of the Transportation Security Administration said Tuesday that his agency has quadrupled the number of employees who could bolster screening operations at airports that become too crowded this summer.TSA Administrator David Pekoske said nearly 1,000 employees have volunteered to be sent to other airports if needed.It’s part of the agency’s plan for handling what is projected to be a frenetic vacation-travel season.RELATED: CDC: Keep wearing a mask on planes, trains, mass transit"We expect this to be a busy summer, and we are as ready as we possibly can be," Pekoske said at a news conference near Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. "We’re likely going to exceed in some airports by good measure the 2019 numbers."Kreskin Torres, a 33-year-old Army veteran, kicked off his adventure in Los Angeles, California, and since then, he has visited 49 states.

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Army veteran drives, eats through all 50 states to learn about America

Kreskin Torres, a rideshare driver, travels to all 50 states tasting the local cuisine. (Credit: Kreskin Torres) BALTIMORE - Five years ago, Kreskin Torres, a food blogger and rideshare driver from Baltimore, decided he wanted to experience and learn about the nation’s culture by driving through all 50 states. To accomplish his mission, he began working for Uber and Lyft as a rideshare driver as a way to afford his mission and get around each state. "I just wanted to get out to experience America for myself, nationwide, and get to talk to locals and get to know about people around America and see what they go through," Torres told FOX TV Stations Group.The 33-year-old Army veteran kicked off his adventure in Los Angeles, California, and since then, he has visited 49 states.

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Trevor Bauer suspended for two seasons for violating MLB's sex assault, domestic violence policies

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 12: Trevor Bauer #27 of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on after giving up a hit to Joey Gallo #13 of the Texas Rangers during the fifth inning at Dodger Stadium on June 12, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kate LOS ANGELES - Major League Baseball announced the suspension of Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer for two seasons, equating to 324 games, for what it deemed to be violations of the league's sexual assault and domestic violence policies. The Southern California native and Cy Young award-winning pitcher said he strongly denies any such violations.Bauer released a statement on social media saying, "In the strongest possible terms, I deny committing any violation of the league’s domestic violence and sexual assault policy.

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Mike Tyson repeatedly punches man aboard plane, TMZ reports

Mike Tyson attends the Ladylike Foundation Bowling Classic at Lucky Strike LA Live on February 11, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

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Thousands may have student debt that should have been forgiven, report finds

A student walks near Royce Hall on the campus of UCLA in Los Angeles, California. (Credit: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) Created in 1994, the income-driven repayment program was meant to provide a safety net for people who struggle to repay student loans.

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Jennifer Lopez announces engagement with Ben Affleck

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 07: Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck courtside during the game between the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on December 07, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly ackn LOS ANGELES - Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are engaged – again.Lopez announced in a video on social media Friday night teasing a "major announcement." Lopez, appearing emotional in the video, encouraged her fans on social media to subscribe to her fan newsletter to access the said announcement.In her fan newsletter update, she published a video of the Hollywood megastar showing off her new ring.

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Walmart launches ‘Open Call 2022’ to help small US businesses land on store shelves

BENTONVILLE, Ark. - Small business owners and entrepreneurs: listen up! Walmart announced its 9th annual "Open Call" event, designed to help U.S. businesses and American-made products get on store shelves — and there are only a few days left to enter. "Small business owners and entrepreneurs with a dream of selling their U.S.

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Biden planning to tap oil reserve to control gas prices

Oil pumpjacks stands in the Inglewood Oil Field on Nov. 23, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.

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The Wanted singer Tom Parker dies at 33 after brain cancer diagnosis

Tom Parker of The Wanted visits SiriusXM Studios on May 31, 2013, in New York City. (Robin Marchant/Getty Images) Tom Parker of the band The Wanted has died.

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Some Colorado high schools are doing away with 'valedictorian'

Students wearing academic regalia attend their graduation ceremony at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), June 14, 2019 in Los Angeles California.

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Gas price stimulus checks proposals head to Congress

An electrical contractor repairs a sign with gasoline fuel prices above six and seven dollars a gallon at the Shell gas station at Fairfax and Olympic Blvd in Los Angeles, California, on March 8, 2022. (Photo by Patrick T.

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Inside Bob Saget's hotel room: Photos released of comedian's Orlando Ritz-Carlton suite

Photos of the hotel room where comedian Bob Saget died in Orlando, Florida were released by the Orange County Sheriff's Office. ORLANDO, Fla. - The Orange County Sheriff's Office in Florida on Tuesday released a batch of photos that were taken inside actor and comedian Bob Saget's hotel room in Orlando, where he died earlier this year.The "Full House" / "Fuller House" actor was found dead inside his hotel room at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando on Jan.

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MacKenzie Scott donates $436 million to Habitat for Humanity

FILE-MacKenzie Scott attends the SEAN PENN J/P HRO GALA in 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Greg Doherty/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images) WASHINGTON - MacKenzie Scott has donated $436 million to Habitat for Humanity International and 84 of its U.S.

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Gas prices could continue to fall, but California won't see much relief: expert

Jesse Espersen fills his SUV with 16.536 gallons of Super+ gas at 7.559 per gallon for a total of 125 dollars at a Mobil station in Los Angeles, CA. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) The national average cost for a gallon of gasoline is likely to continue to fall in the coming weeks, though prices in California will remain elevated due to supply issues, according to an industry expert.As of Thursday, the national average is $4.289 a gallon, down from Wednesday's average of $4.305, according to AAA data. Gas prices in Westchester are above six dollars as prices at the pump continue to raise across the Southland on Sunday, March 13, 2022 in Los Angeles, CA.

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Volkswagen recalls over 246,000 SUVs due to unexpected braking

A 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport is on display at a Volkswagen event in Los Angeles, California. (Erik Voake/Getty Images for Volkswagen) DETROIT - Volkswagen is recalling more than 246,000 SUVs in the U.S.

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The complicated reasons gas prices are so high – and what we can do about it

WASHINGTON - Gas prices are not going up because of the Keystone Pipeline cancelation or because the Biden administration paused oil extraction permits. The real reasons are more complicated than that.Last year, with the U.S. and much of the world shut down for the pandemic, driving and travel cratered – and with it, the demand for oil and gas.

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Jamie Lee Curtis reveals body for film role: ‘I want there to be no concealing of anything’

FILE - Jamie Lee Curtis attends The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Opening Gala at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on Sept. 25, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. Jamie Lee Curtis is no longer hiding herself.Right up until the pandemic sent the world into hibernation, the 63-year-old actress was hard at work filming her upcoming movie, "Everything Everywhere All at Once," a project that is due out April 8 and sees her portray an IRS auditor named Deirdre Beaubeirdra.Curtis introduced her character to the world in a social media post explaining that she didn’t feel right "concealing" her figure for the role."In the world, there is an industry — a billion-dollar, trillion-dollar industry — about hiding things.

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Growing movement to make daylight saving time permanent

could be on its last legs if the majority of Americans have their way.On Sunday, time in most of the U.S. advanced by one hour to begin daylight saving time, a tradition regulated by the Uniform Time Act of 1966.Under federal law, DST begins on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November.Within the last few years, several states have either passed legislation or resolutions calling on the federal government to lift the limitations on required time changes.Some Congress members have taken notice and the National Conference of State Legislatures is monitoring several bipartisan bills that would do away with the time change."There are bills in both houses of Congress that would make daylight saving time permanent year-round," Jim Reed, NCSL’s director of the Environment, Energy & and Transportation program, said.A woman rides a bicycle during sunset in Santa Monica on February 06, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

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'Black Panther' director Ryan Coogler handcuffed, mistaken for bank robber in Atlanta

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 04: Director Ryan Coogler attends the 19th Annual AFI Awards at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills on January 4, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for AFI) ATLANTA - Confusion at an Atlanta Bank of America led to "Black Panther" director Ryan Coogler mistakenly in handcuffs. The incident reportedly happened on Jan. 7 at on W.

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February jobs report: US added 678,000 jobs in sign of economic health

WASHINGTON - U.S. employers added a robust 678,000 jobs in February, another gain that underscored the economy’s solid health as the omicron wave fades and more Americans venture out to spend at restaurants, shops and hotels despite surging inflation.The Labor Department’s report Friday also showed that the unemployment rate dropped from 4% to 3.8%, extending a sharp drop in joblessness as the economy has rebounded from the pandemic recession.The latest jobs data follows recent reports that have shown an economy maintaining strength as new COVID infections have plummeted since late January.

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NAACP Image Awards: Jennifer Hudson wins 'Entertainer of the Year'

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 06: Jennifer Hudson attends the 4th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema and Television presented by The Critics Choice Association at Fairmont Century Plaza on December 06, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by LOS ANGELES (AP) - Jennifer Hudson was named entertainer of the year at the 53rd annual NAACP Image Awards that highlighted works by entertainers and writers of color.After Hudson accepted the award Saturday night, the singer-actor thanked the NAACP for inspiring "little girls like me." She beat out Regina King, Lil Nas X, Megan Thee Stallion and Tiffany Haddish."I was just standing here thinking ’It was here – the NAACP Awards – where I watched so many legends and icons that inspired me," said the Oscar and Grammy winner.

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‘M*A*S*H,’ star Sally Kellerman, dies at 84

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Colin Kaepernick initiative to offer free autopsies for police-related deaths

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 28: Colin Kaepernick attends the Los Angeles Premiere Of Netflix's "Colin In Black And White" at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 28, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic) Colin Kaepernick is launching an initiative through his Know Your Rights Camp that will offer free, secondary autopsies to family members of anyone whose death is "police-related."The initiative collaborates with a panel of board-certified forensic pathologists who perform autopsies, disclose preliminary findings, and issue final reports to requesting families."We know that the prison industrial complex, which includes police and policing, strives to protect and serve its interests at all costs," Kaepernick said.

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US approves new adaptive driving beam headlights that won’t blind oncoming drivers

Motorists in traffic drive south on Highway 101 in Los Angeles, California, U.S. (Kyle Grillot/Bloomberg via Getty Images) Anyone who has ever been temporarily blinded by high-beam headlights from an oncoming car will be happy to hear this.U.S.

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Stellantis recalls nearly 20K Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivans over fire risk

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - Stellantis is recalling nearly 20,000 plug-in hybrid minivans over a potential fire risk and urged owners of the affected vehicles to stop recharging them. The recall covers model-year 2017 and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrids, impacting an estimated 19,808 minivans, the automaker said. No other Pacifica models are affected. "A routine company review of customer data led to an internal investigation that discovered 12 fires among model-year 2017 and 2018 vehicles," Stellantis said in a statement dated Feb.

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Dr. Dre’s Health: Everything To Know About His 2021 Brain Aneurysm Recovery

Dr. Dre will be front and center on one of the world’s biggest stages when he performs at the 2022 Super Bowl on Feb. 13. The rapper will be joined by some of his closest friends in the industry — Eminem, Mary J. Blige, Snoop Dogg and Kendrick Lamar — for a Halftime Show performance that is sure to be remembered. It’s almost impossible to believe that just 13 months ago, Dre suffered an apparent brain aneurysm that left him hospitalized for nearly two weeks. Luckily, Dre was able to recover from the terrifying medical scare. Learn more about it below:

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Green Day singer Billie Joe Armstrong's stolen classic car recovered in OC

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 24: Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day performs onstage during the 2019 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 24, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for dcp) ORANGE, Calif. - The Costa Mesa Police Department announced Wednesday the cherished classic car belonging to Green Day’s lead vocalist, Billie Joe Armstrong, has been recovered days after it was reported stolen.Green Day, formed in San Francisco's East Bay Area, is a Grammy award-winning rock band whose biggest hits include "Wake Me Up When September Ends," "When I Come Around," and "Holiday." The band's music is also featured in the musical "American Idiot." On the morning of Feb.

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Trevor Bauer will not face criminal charges in assault investigation

LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 28: Trevor Bauer #27 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches during the game against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium on June 28, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers defeated the Giants 3-2.

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Oscars: List of 2022 nominations

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 25: In this handout photo provided by A.M.P.A.S., Academy Awards Oscar trophies are displayed backstage during the 93rd Annual Academy Awards at Union Station on April 25, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ric LOS ANGELES - This year’s Oscar nominees have been announced.Actors Tracee Ellis Ross and Leslie Jordan are announcing the nominees for the 94th Academy Awards live on multiple platforms, including Oscar.com, Oscars.org, the academy’s social media accounts and on ABC’s "Good Morning America."RELATED: LeBron James, 'Space Jam' nominated for 4 Razzie AwardsThe nominees for best actress are: Jessica Chastain, "The Eyes of Tammy Faye"; Olivia Colman, "The Lost Daughter"; Penélope Cruz, "Parallel Mothers"; Nicole Kidman, "Being the Ricardos"; Kristen Stewart, "Spencer."The nominees for best supporting actress are: Jessie Buckley, "The Lost Daughter"; Ariana DeBose, "West Side Story"; Judi Dench, "Belfast"; Kirsten Dunst, "The Power of the Dog" and Aunjanue Ellis, "King Richard."The nominees for best supporting actor are: Ciarán Hinds, "Belfast"; Troy Kotsur, "CODA"; Kodi Smit-McPhee, "The Power of the Dog"; Jesse Plemons, "The Power of the Dog" and J.K.

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Air Force Heritage Flight to conduct flyover for Super Bowl LVI

Super Bowl LVI will be full of pomp and circumstance, including a flyover from the Air Force Heritage Flight."In honor of the Air Force's 75th Anniversary year, the service will conduct a first-of-its-kind flyover over SoFi Stadium during the national anthem," The NFL said in a news release. The flight performance is a part of the Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation. The non-profit was founded in December 2010 "with the primary charitable mission of providing Heritage Flights to the public," according to its website. RELATED: Super Bowl Sunday 2022: Everything you need to know about Super Bowl LVIThe foundation holds performances featuring modern fight and attack aircraft. The formation for the Super Bowl will include a P-51 Mustang, A-10C Thunderbolt II, F-16 Fighting Falcon, F-22 Raptor, and a F-35A Lightning II."Our formations serve as a living memorial to the men and women who have served - or are currently serving - in the U.S.

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Willie O’Ree, 1st Black NHL player, getting Congressional Gold Medal

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 27: Former NHL player Willie O'Ree attends the NHL and the Los Angeles Kings unveiling of renovated indoor and outdoor spaces at the Crenshaw Family YMCA as part of the 2017 NHL All-Star Legacy Project at the Crenshaw Family Willie O’Ree, the first Black player to appear in an NHL game, will be receiving a Congressional Gold Medal. President Joe Biden signed the bill Monday, saying O’Ree will receive the award "in recognition of his extraordinary contributions and commitment to hockey, inclusion, and recreational opportunity."The honor for O’Ree comes one day before the start of Black History Month, an annual celebration honoring achievements by Black Americans. Sixty-four years ago, O’Ree became the first Black player to play in the NHL and has since worked for several decades as a diversity ambassador to the league.He suited up on Jan.

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The Mighty Mighty Bosstones break up after nearly 4 decades

The Mighty Mighty Bosstones during "The Mighty Mighty Bosstones" in Concert - Irving Plaza at Irving Plaza in New York, New York, United States. (Photo by Theo Wargo/WireImage) BOSTON - The Mighty Mighty Bosstones are officially taking a break. The ska-punk band announced Thursday that, after nearly four decades of performing together, the band would be breaking up."After decades of brotherhood, touring the world and making great records together, we have decided to no longer continue on as a band," the Boston band revealed in a statement on social media.Band members did not state the reason for their break up. According to their website, the Bosstones (as they were commonly referred to) were scheduled to perform in Los Angeles, California in May and in the United Kingdom at the Slam Dunk Festival in June.The Bosstones continued: "Above all, we want to express our sincere gratitude to every single one of you who have supported us.

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Tennessee school district bans Holocaust graphic novel 'Maus' over 'inappropriate language'

This photo taken in Los Angeles, California on January 27, 2022 shows the cover of the graphic novel "Maus" by Art Spiegelman. (Photo by MARO SIRANOSIAN/AFP via Getty Images)ATHENS, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee school district has voted to ban a Pulitzer Prize-winning graphic novel about the Holocaust due to "inappropriate language" and an illustration of a nude woman, according to minutes from a board meeting.The McMinn County School Board decided Jan.

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‘Charlie Brown’ voice actor from 1965 Christmas special dead at age 65

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 07: Voice actor Peter Robbins and Charlie Brown attend Warner Home Video's DVD Release of "You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown" October 7, 2008 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Valerie Macon/Getty Images) (Photo by Valerie Peter Robbins, the former child actor who first put a voice to Charles Schultz’s lovable "blockhead" Charlie Brown has died, according to reports. He was 65 years old. Robbins, born in 1956, began working in 1963 on shows like "Rawhide," "The Donna Reed Show" and "The Munsters" but he is best known for playing Charlie Brown in 1965’s "A Charlie Brown Christmas" and other "Peanuts" cartoons like "It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" and the full-length animated movie "A Boy Named Charlie Brown." His family told FOX 5 San Diego that Robbins died by suicide last week. Robbins first voiced Charlie Brown in a 1963 documentary about Schultz also called "A Boy Named Charlie Brown," according to The Hollywood Reporter. BOB SAGET'S WIDOW KELLY RIZZO SHARES SWEET PIC WITH LATE ‘FULL HOUSE’ STAR: ‘ WORLD WILL NEVER BE THE SAME’Robbins quit the business before college and worked as a real estate agent in San Diego, according to his IMDB profile. Voice actor Peter Robbins (R) and Snoopy attend the DVD release for Warner Home Video's "You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown" held at the Hollywood &amp;amp; Highland courtyard on October 7, 2008 in Hollywood, California.

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Chiefs defeat Bills 42-36 in OT, head to AFC championship

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JANUARY 23: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates with fans after defeating the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 23, 2022 in Kansas City, Missouri. The Kansas KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Patrick Mahomes found Travis Kelce in the corner of the end zone early in overtime, and the Kansas City Chiefs rallied to beat the Buffalo Bills 42-36 on Sunday night in a sizzling finish to a wild divisional-round weekend.The lead changed hands three times in the final two minutes of regulation before Harrison Butker, who earlier missed a field goal and extra point, drilled a 49-yarder for Kansas City as time expired to force overtime.The Chiefs won the coin toss, marched swiftly downfield against the NFL's top-ranked but exhausted defense, and right into their fourth straight AFC title game.

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Regina King's son Ian Alexander Jr. dies at age 26

Regina King and Ian Alexander Jr. attend the 2019 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 24, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/AMA2019/Getty Images for dcp) Ian Alexander Jr., the only child of award-winning actor and director Regina King, has died.

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Woman pushed to her death onto NYC subway tracks grew up in Fremont

NEW YORK - Bay Area residents were expressing their shock and sadness over the death of a 40-year-old woman pushed to her death in front of a New York City subway train over the weekend, as they learned the victim grew up in Fremont. Police identified the woman, who was killed, as Michelle Alyssa Go. Investigators said that on Saturday morning, Go, a resident of New York, was waiting on the platform at Times Square station when a man shoved her onto the tracks and into the path of a southbound train.

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Jean-Marc Vallée, director of 'Dallas Buyers Club' and more, dies at 58

FILE - Jean-Marc Vallée attends the 71st Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 22, 2019, in Los Angeles, California.

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Daily Show’s Trevor Noah sues New York hospital for negligence after surgery

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 14: Trevor Noah speaks onstage during the 63rd Annual GRAMMY Awards at Los Angeles Convention Center on March 14, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for The Recording Academy) NEW YORK - Comedian Trevor Noah has filed a lawsuit against a New York City hospital after he claimed a surgery went awry leaving him feeling "sick, sore lame and disabled."Noah, who hosts "The Daily Show" on Comedy Central, is suing Dr.

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