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‘Twisters’ whips up $80.5 million at box office, while ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ looms

Moviegoers ran toward the tornadoes this weekend, propelling “Twisters” to a blockbuster opening. The standalone sequel to the…

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Frozen treats, cold showers and lots of ice; Florida zoo works to protect animals from summer heat

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Malayan tigers and Aldabra tortoises are native to hot and humid lands, but…

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Passenger train derails in India, killing at least 2 passengers and injuring 20 others

LUCKNOW, India — A passenger train derailed on Thursday in northern India, killing at least two passengers and…

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Netflix’s subscriber and earnings growth gather more momentum as password-sharing crackdown pays off

Netflix’s subscriber and earnings growth accelerated in its latest quarter as the video streaming service benefits from a…

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Comedian Bob Newhart, deadpan master of sitcoms and telephone monologues, dies at 94

LOS ANGELES — Bob Newhart, the deadpan accountant-turned-comedian who became one of the most popular TV stars of…

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Tons of dead fish cover major river in Brazil after alleged dumping of industrial waste

TANQUA, Brazil — Several tons of fish have died along one of the main rivers in Brazil’s Sao…

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Greece shuts Acropolis, 2 firefighters killed in Italy as southern Europe swelters in a heat wave

ATHENS, Greece — A heat wave across southern Europe forced authorities in Greece to close the Acropolis Wednesday…

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A meteor streaked over the NYC skyline before disintegrating over New Jersey

NEW YORK — A meteor streaked over the New York City skyline before disintegrating over nearby New Jersey,…

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NFL Hall of Famer says he was unjustly handcuffed and ‘humiliated’ on a flight

DENVER — Pro Football Hall of Famer Terrell Davis said Monday he was “humiliated” after being handcuffed and…

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Sister of North Korean leader Kim hints at resuming flying trash balloons toward South Korea

SEOUL, South Korea — The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed Sunday to respond…