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Jewish Museum in Berlin opens kids’ museum about Noah’s Ark

The Jewish Museum Berlin is opening a new museum for children dedicated to the story of Noah’s Ark.

June 24, 2021, 1:06 AM

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Can ET see us? Study finds many stars with prime Earth view

A new study says there are lots of stars and planets in our galactic neighborhood that can get a good glimpse of Earth and its civilization.

June 23, 2021, 8:30 PM

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Britney Spears tells judge: ‘I want my life back’

Britney Spears asked a judge Wednesday to end the court conservatorship that has controlled her life and money since 2008.

June 23, 2021, 7:27 PM

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Biden nominates Cindy McCain to UN food and agriculture post

President Joe Biden is nominating Cindy McCain to be the U.S. representative to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture.

June 23, 2021, 6:43 PM

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Rapper Phipps paroled; long claimed innocence in death case

A Louisiana rap artist has been released on parole after 21 years behind bars.

June 23, 2021, 4:33 PM

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Jim Bakker, his church settle lawsuit over COVID-19 claims

Jim Bakker and his southwestern Missouri church will pay restitution of $156,000 to settle a lawsuit that accused the TV pastor of falsely claiming that a health supplement could cure COVID-19.

June 23, 2021, 4:31 PM

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Buckingham Palace releases ethnic makeup of workforce

Buckingham Palace has for the first time released figures on the ethnic makeup of its staff following the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s allegations of racism in the royal family.

June 23, 2021, 4:29 PM

A prominent statue of Theodore Roosevelt at the entrance of The American Museum of Natural History will be removed after years of criticism that it symbolizes colonial subjugation and racial discrimination.

June 23, 2021, 3:32 PM

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George R.R. Martin says ‘Game of Thrones’ books will have different ending than TV show

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Editorial Roundup: Florida

June 23, 2021, 2:08 PM

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Review: Love and loss in ‘I Carry You with Me’

Director Heidi Ewing’s narrative debut “I Carry You with Me” follows an aspiring chef named Iván who we meet in Mexico as he’s struggling to get a spot in a kitchen and trying to make enough to support his son.

June 23, 2021, 1:14 PM

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Adams takes fragile lead in NYC Democratic mayoral primary

Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams appears to have taken a fragile lead in New York City’s crowded Democratic mayoral primary.

June 23, 2021, 1:12 PM

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Rembrandt’s huge ‘Night Watch’ gets bigger thanks to AI

One of Rembrandt van Rijn’s biggest paintings just got a bit bigger.

June 23, 2021, 1:11 PM

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Review: In ‘F9,’ finding a new gear for ridiculousness

If you can stomach the macho melodrama, the “Fast and Furious” movies are ridiculous big-screen ballets, with cars shooting out of skyscrapers and airplanes, that at their best are the right kind of stupid.

June 23, 2021, 1:11 PM

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Olympic trials pique viewer interest in Tokyo Summer Games

Amid all the back-and-forth about the feasibility of holding the Tokyo Olympics during the pandemic, there are early indications of viewer interest in the summer games.

June 23, 2021, 1:11 PM

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Atlanta plays New York after Morton’s strong showing

Atlanta looks to follow up a dominant outing by Tuesday starter Charlie Morton.

June 23, 2021, 1:10 PM

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Jill Biden touts vaccine in poorly inoculated Mississippi

First lady Jill Biden is encouraging people in one of the least-vaccinated states to roll up their sleeves and get immunized against the coronavirus.

June 23, 2021, 1:10 PM

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Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary party starts Oct. 1

Walt Disney World is planning an 18-month celebration in honor of its 50th anniversary, starting in October.

June 23, 2021, 1:10 PM

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Kobe Bryant’s widow to settle lawsuit over deadly crash

Kobe Bryant’s widow has agreed to settle a lawsuit against the pilot and owners of the helicopter that crashed last year, killing the NBA star, his daughter, Gianna, and seven others.

June 23, 2021, 1:10 PM

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Should reporters challenge or ignore election disbelievers?

Political figures unwilling to say they believe in the results of last year’s presidential election pose a quandary for some in television news.

June 23, 2021, 1:08 PM

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