Gene Hackman and his wife tested negative for carbon monoxide, sheriff says

Legendary actor Gene Hackman and his wife tested negative for carbon monoxide, but what caused their deaths remains unknown, the sheriff leading the investigation said Friday.
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Reese, Clark to meet in bigger arena when Sky host Fever, with games moved to United Center

Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark will meet in a bigger venue when the Chicago Sky host the Indiana Fever this season, with the games being moved from Wintrust Arena to the United Center.
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Drake settles legal action against iHeartMedia in dispute over 'Not Like Us'

Drake has reached a settlement with Texas-based iHeartMedia in his ongoing legal dispute over Kendrick Lamar's diss track "Not Like Us," according to court records.
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Kingda Ka, once the world's tallest roller coaster, imploded at Six Flags park in N.J.

The shuttered roller coaster Kingda Ka, which held the title of world's tallest from its opening in 2005 until its closure last November, was imploded at Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey Friday.
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Sellers scores 21 of her 25 points in fourth quarter to help Maryland women beat Indiana

Shyanne Sellers scored 21 of her 25 points in the fourth quarter to help No. 19 Maryland pull away and beat Indiana 74-60 on Thursday night.
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Figure skating community to perform at Capital One Arena in honor of D.C. crash victims

The Legacy on Ice event at Capital One Arena on Sunday will recognize the skaters, coaches and parents who died in the January crash while raising money for first responders and the affected families.
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'Panic Room: SteelBook Edition' 4K Ultra HD movie review

Director David Fincher's claustrophobic thriller "Panic Room." reemerges after nearly a quarter century of home theater DVD hibernation through a definitive ultra-high definition disc format.
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Sarah Michelle Gellar, Taylor Momsen and Blake Lively mourn death of Michelle Trachtenberg

Sarah Michelle Gellar, Taylor Momsen and Blake Lively are among those paying tribute to Michelle Trachtenberg, who died Wednesday. Trachtenberg was found in her New York apartment "unconscious and unresponsive," according to an NYPD statement. She was 39.
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Mystics move 4 home games to bigger arenas in Baltimore, Fairfax

The Washington Mystics will play four home games in Baltimore and Fairfax, Virginia, this year after selling out every home game in 2024.
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Monica Lewinsky: President Clinton should have 'resigned'

Monica Lewinsky says in a new interview that former President Bill Clinton should have resigned over their affair, criticizing both his actions and the media's treatment of her as a young White House intern.
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As Mardi Gras approaches in New Orleans, maskers and parades take center stage

Carnival season 2025 is approaching its climax in New Orleans and across the Gulf Coast, with big parades rolling down the main routes as some revelers get fancied up for formal balls while others dress in costume to poke fun and make merry.
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Gene Hackman, prolific Oscar-winning actor, and his wife found dead in their New Mexico home

Gene Hackman, the prolific Oscar-winning actor whose studied portraits ranged from reluctant heroes to conniving villains and made him one of the industry's most respected and honored performers, has been found dead along with his wife at their home. He was 95.
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Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife and dog found dead in their New Mexico home

Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, his wife and their dog were found dead in their New Mexico home, authorities said Thursday.
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Vanderbilt's Mikayla Blakes eager to grow thanks to attention from her record-setting play

Vanderbilt freshman Mikayla Blakes knows each time she drops the ball in the basket it will bring more attention. That's what happens when someone scores 53 points, then sets the NCAA freshman single-game scoring record with 55 just 17 days later.
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'Dumbest statement of the year': White House mocks Michael Moore over defense of illegal immigrants

The White House mocked filmmaker Michael Moore on Wednesday for his suggestion that the U.S. might be missing out on a future cure for cancer because it's deporting illegal immigrants.
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Maryland's 'Crab Five' has the No. 16 Terps on a roll heading into matchup with No. 8 Michigan State

Maryland coach Kevin Willard needed some time before he understood the new nickname his starting five has earned.
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Lara Trump delivers ratings smash with debut of Fox News Channel show

President Trump isn't the only member of the family who knows how to deliver when it comes to television ratings.
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Mercury's Taurasi retires after 20 WNBA seasons, three titles, six Olympic golds

Diana Taurasi is retiring after 20 seasons, ending one of the greatest careers in women's basketball history.
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Want to be prescribed a new hospital drama? These TV doctors are ready to treat you

No matter your ailment, there are plenty of TV doctors waiting to treat you right now on a selection of channels and streamers.
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Luka Doncic leads the Lakers against the Mavericks in their first meeting since the seismic trade

Luka Doncic is facing the Dallas Mavericks 23 days after they shocked the NBA by sending him to the Los Angeles Lakers.
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British musicians release a silent album to protest plans to let AI use their work

A new album called "Is This What We Want?" features a stellar list of more than 1,000 musicians - and the sound of silence.
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Major women's basketball conferences see regular season conclude this week with titles at stake

The regular season titles in the four major conferences will come down to the final week of the season as league play wraps up this weekend.
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Poole scores 26 as Wizards snap six-game losing streak with a win over Nets

Jordan Poole scored 26 points, including a couple of crucial jumpers late as the Washington Wizards snapped their six-game losing streak with a 107-99 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night.
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Champ's blue jean blues latest move in the long clash between chess and fashion

Modern chessplayers -- to put it mildly -- are not exactly known for their sartorial sophistication. Now comes news that the most famous pair of blue jeans in chess history is up for sale -- the pair worn by former world champion Magnus Carlsen that earned him a rebuke from organizers at the World Rapid Championships in New York late last year for violating the event's dress code.
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Mystics' front office banks on draft capital to fuel rebuild after blockbuster trade

The WNBA offseason has been in full swing for about a month, with blockbuster trades and free-agent signings dominating headlines in the flourishing league. But until Sunday night, the Washington Mystics were on the sidelines.
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'Conclave' triumphs at SAG Awards and Timothee Chalamet wins best actor, upending Oscar predictions

The papal thriller "Conclave" won best ensemble and Timothee Chalamet took best actor at the 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday, a pair of twists that added a few final wrinkles to an unusually unpredictable awards season.
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Wojnarowski auctions iPhones used for 'Woj bombs' to raise NIL money at St. Bonaventure

Adrian Wojnarowski is cleaning out his office of cell phones and press passes, and even offering dinner dates in a bid to raise name, image and likeness funds for the St. Bonaventure men's basketball program.
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Roberta Flack, Grammy-winning singer with an intimate style, dies at 88

Roberta Flack, the Grammy-winning singer and pianist whose intimate vocal and musical style on "Killing Me Softly with His Song," "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" and other hits made her one of the top recordings artists of the 1970s and an influential performer long after, died Monday. She was 88.
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Mystics trade two-time All-Star Atkins to Sky for No. 3 pick in WNBA draft

The Washington Mystics accelerated their rebuild, trading two-time All-Star Ariel Atkins to the Chicago Sky for the No. 3 overall pick in this year's draft on Sunday.
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Arizona officials apologize after fans lead anti-Mormon chant following basketball loss to BYU

Arizona basketball fans weren't pleased when the visiting BYU Cougars upset the 19th-ranked Wildcats 96-95 on Saturday night. Disgruntled Arizona supporters reacted by leading an anti-Mormon chant as BYU players left the court.
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Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are officially divorced

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck officially became divorced and single Friday.
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Boston group hoping to land a WNBA franchise. The league has said it will add a 16th team in 2028

Former NBA player Michael Carter-Williams is hoping to get a WNBA franchise in Boston whether it's through expansion or being a destination for a current team that wants to move.
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Freestyling in style, Keymer captures Chess960 inaugural event

German GM Martin Keymer was Freestyling in style, successively defeating the world's two highest-rated players to capture the inaugural event of the new Freestyle Grand Slam in Wangels, Germany, last week.
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Te-Biasu, Sellers fuel No. 21 Maryland women over Michigan

Sarah Te-Biasu had 21 points, Shyanne Sellers scored 18 on a milestone night before limping off the court in the closing seconds and Maryland held off Michigan 85-77 on Monday.
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'Saturday Night Live' 50th anniversary special watched by nearly 15 million people

The "Saturday Night Live" 50th anniversary celebration is NBC's most-watched prime-time entertainment telecast in five years, reaching nearly 15 million viewers.
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U.S. vs. the world? NBA stars recommend new All-Star format

Another year, another NBA All-Star bust. After this year's reinvention of the event -- a three-game mini-tournament -- flopped, the league's players and fans are calling for more changes. One idea seems to be rising to the top: Team USA vs. everybody.
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Mexican musical legend Paquita la del Barrio dies at 77

Mexican musical legend Paquita la del Barrio, known for her powerful voice and fierce defense of women, died at her home in Veracruz early Monday at the age of 77.
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Indiana Fever continue signing spree by adding shot-blocking forward Brianna Turner

The Indiana Fever continued their offseason overhaul Tuesday by signing free agent forward Brianna Turner, a two-time WNBA all-defensive selection.
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Defying wars and trade fights, baseball still forges bonds between U.S., Japan

In the wake of history's bloodiest war, U.S. General Douglas MacArthur, de facto ruler of a war-devastated Japan, witnessed what he considered "the greatest act of diplomacy, ever."
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'Saturday Night Live' celebrates 50 years with comedy, music and show's many, many famous friends

Paul Simon and Sabrina Carpenter duetted on Simon's "Homeward Bound" to open the show, five-decade "Saturday Night Live" luminary Steve Martin delivered the monologue, and Paul McCartney gave an epic closing to a 50th anniversary special celebrating the sketch institution that was overflowing with famous former cast members, superstar hosts and legendary guests.
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Paul Simon and Sabrina Carpenter open the 'Saturday Night Live' 50th anniversary celebration

Paul Simon and Sabrina Carpenter opened the 50th anniversary special celebrating "Saturday Night Live" with a duet of his song "Homeward Bound."
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No. 25 Maryland scores 101 points against Iowa, its most in a Big Ten game since joining the league

Ja'Kobi Gillespie scored 26 points, and No. 25 Maryland scored its most points in a Big Ten game since entering the league a decade ago, routing Iowa 101-75 on Sunday.
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Love says White player's dunk dominance 'during Black History Month' should inspire competition

Kevin Love hasn't made many highlights this season for the Miami Heat, but his commentary during NBA All-Star festivities on Saturday night went viral.
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White player's dunk dominance 'during Black History Month' should inspire competition, Love says

Kevin Love hasn't made many highlights this season for the Miami Heat, but his commentary during NBA All-Star festivities on Saturday night went viral.
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'Saturday Night Live' 50th anniversary celebration is here. Here's how to watch

Fifty seasons of "Saturday Night Live" sketches, songs and special guests will be celebrated Sunday as the variety show celebrates its landmark anniversary.
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Auburn, Alabama, Florida lead SEC's haul in NCAA selection committee's early top-16 seeds

Auburn was the top overall seed in the committee's preliminary rankings unveiled Saturday, while Alabama and Florida joined as No. 1 regional seeds. They were the headliners for a league that had five of the top six seeds and six spots in the 16-seed unveiling with a month left until Selection Sunday.
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Suspect in Tupac Shakur killing seeks to delay trial as defense identifies new witnesses

Attorneys for the man suspected of killing rap icon Tupac Shakur want to delay next month's trial, saying more time is needed for investigative work to ensure that Duane "Keffe D" Davis gets a fair trial.
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Man charged with trying to sell scrap of stolen F. Scott Fitzgerald statue

A man was accused of attempting to sell the scrap bronze of a statue of author F. Scott Fitzgerald that was stolen in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and he was arrested.
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AP reporter and photographer barred from Air Force One over 'Gulf of Mexico' terminology dispute

The White House barred a credentialed Associated Press reporter and photographer from boarding the presidential airplane Friday for a weekend trip with Donald Trump, saying the news agency's stance on how to refer to the Gulf of Mexico was to blame for the exclusion. It represented a significant escalation by the White House in a four-day dispute with the AP over access to the presidency.
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Castle, George lead Team C to Rising Stars win and a berth against LeBron in the All-Star Game

Congratulations, Team C. You've won the Rising Stars competition.
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Cher, Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, Snoop Dogg: 'Saturday Night Live' is feted with a concert for the ages

By the time Cher sang "If I Could Turn Back Time," it seemed as if time had indeed been turned back, and every single "Saturday Night Live" musical guest of 50 years had magically found their way to Radio City Music Hall.
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Woman withdraws civil lawsuit against Jay-Z, Sean 'Diddy' Combs alleging she was raped at age 13

An Alabama woman who said she was raped by rappers Jay-Z and Sean "Diddy" Combs when she was 13 withdrew her civil lawsuit against both men on Friday, according to court filings.
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Back in his native Bay Area, All-Star Damian Lillard seeks to make college more attainable for kids

Damian Lillard pulled into Oakland High School and all the memories began flooding back. There was the pool, where he took swimming for his final period of the day as a senior. The theater, where he'd go whenever an event was happening just to get out of class. The path he'd take to go to lunch.
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Female protagonists reach parity with men in top-grossing films of 2024

For the first time in recent history, the percentage of top-grossing films featuring female protagonists equaled the percentage of films with male protagonists, according to a pair of annual studies released Tuesday.
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'Wicked: Part 1' 4K Ultra HD movie review

Director John M. Chu adaptation of a famed Broadway musical moves to ultra-high definition home theaters in "Wicked: Part 1."
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Derik Queen scores 24 points to fuel No. 25 Maryland to win at Nebraska

Derik Queen had 24 points to lead five Maryland players in double figures and the 25th-ranked Terrapins ended Nebraska's four-game winning streak with an 83-75 victory Thursday night.
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FCC chairman orders DEI investigation into Comcast, NBCUniversal

The Federal Communications Commission is investigating whether NBCUniversal and its parent company Comcast are violating federal law with their diversity policies, the latest news broadcasting company to face scrutiny under the Trump administration.
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Optimistic Wizards enter NBA All-Star break feeling like they've 'turned a corner'

The Washington Wizards are no longer eligible for the worst season in NBA history -- a three-game winning streak this month kept that specter from lurking over the young locker room.
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Content warnings on Disney+ before some older movies to be altered

Disney is changing the way it warns modern viewers about potentially offensive content in its older films streamed on Disney+. The move comes amid a rethink of diversity efforts at the company.
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Steph vs. Sabrina, the big hit of All-Star weekend last year, won't happen this year

There will be no Stephen Curry vs. Sabrina Ionescu rematch at All-Star weekend.
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New national tour of 'Beauty and the Beast' features Fergie L. Philippe and Kyra Belle Johnson

Fergie L. Philippe first saw the stage musical "Beauty and the Beast" pretty late, as a freshman in college. Kyra Belle Johnson got to know it much earlier - in sixth grade she played a sugar cube in a middle school production.
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The Kings sign former No. 1 overall pick Markelle Fultz

The Sacramento Kings signed former No. 1 overall draft pick Markelle Fultz for the remainder of the season.
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Golden State Warriors blend sports and music with new album from their groundbreaking record label

The Golden State Warriors are known for their electrifying plays and superstar Stephen Curry, but now the team is pioneering a fresh gameplan: blending sports and entertainment in a way no NBA franchise has before.
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Toppin has 31 points, 10 rebounds as Pacers beat Wizards in overtime

Obi Toppin had season highs of 31 points and 10 rebounds, and the Indiana Pacers rallied from a 19-point deficit to beat the NBA-worst Washington Wizards 134-130 in overtime on Wednesday night.
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Eager Nationals open spring training with several players reporting early

The groundhog saw his shadow and a blanket of snow covered the District region this week. But the "pop" of catchers' mitts and "sizzle" of fastballs returned to Florida ballparks on Wednesday, marking the start of MLB spring training and a step toward warmer seasons.
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Mystics put focus on building a player-friendly culture

With a new general manager and coach, the Washington Mystics are just beginning the process of trying a build a contender again.
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Scarlett Johansson urges Congress to take action on AI after viral deepfake video

Scarlett Johansson is calling on lawmakers to do something about realistic generative artificial intelligence after a deepfake video featuring the actress went viral.
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Education Department rescinds Biden memo that threatened to upend college NIL payments

The U.S. Education Department is scrapping last-minute guidance issued by the Biden administration that threatened to upend colleges' plans to pay athletes for their name, image and likeness by making those payments subject to federal Title IX rules.
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Misty Copeland's new picture story, 'Bunheads, Act 2,' will be out in September

Misty Copeland is ready to take young readers on another imaginary trip to the ballet.
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Mariah Carey, Chubby Checker, Cyndi Lauper, OutKast and Phish get Rock Hall nominations

Mariah Carey, Chubby Checker, Cyndi Lauper, OutKast and Phish are some the 2025 nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a list that also includes two sets of musical brothers who have had public feuds and recent reunions - the Black Crowes and Oasis.
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Paul McCartney rocks the Bowery with a surprise NYC concert

Paul McCartney's previous New York-area performance took place three years ago at MetLife Stadium, capacity 82,500. His surprise show Tuesday night at the Bowery Ballroom fit, at most, 575.
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PBS shuts down its diversity office

PBS says it is shutting down its office of diversity, equity and inclusion to comply with President Donald Trump's executive order, firing the two executives brought on when the effort was begun in 2021.
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Why was Taylor Swift booed at the Super Bowl?

There was no on-field celebration for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce after this Super Bowl. Only consolation far away from the prying TV cameras.
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Fox projects the Super Bowl averaged a record 126 million U.S. viewers

Fox Sports is projecting a Super Bowl record average audience of 126 million U.S. viewers across television and streaming platforms for Philadelphia's 40-22 victory over Kansas City on Sunday night.
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A$AP Rocky may take the risk of taking the stand at his felony assault trial

A$AP Rocky may take the risk of taking the stand in his own defense on Tuesday at his trial over two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm.
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Luka Doncic makes his Lakers debut and quickly connects with LeBron James in a 132-113 win over Utah

Luka Doncic was the last starter introduced by the Los Angeles Lakers, an honor normally reserved for LeBron James. When Doncic jogged into the spotlight on a darkened court through a cordon of his new teammates, his new fans stood and roared while wearing thousands of gold T-shirts with his name and number.
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Google axes DEI, progressive-backed markers from its calendar

Google Calendar will no longer tells users about Black History Month or Women's History Month.
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Wembanyama's double-double of 31 points, 15 rebounds helps Spurs beat Wizards

Victor Wembanyama had 31 points and 15 rebounds to help the San Antonio Spurs hold off the Washington Wizards 131-121 on Monday night.
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Member of Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show won't face charges for flag protest

The cast member who displayed the Palestinian flag with the word "GAZA" in protest during Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show will not face charges, New Orleans police said Monday.
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No. 2 Notre Dame women have best ranking in 6 years behind UCLA, South Carolina drops to 4th

Notre Dame moved up to No. 2 in The Associated Press women's basketball Top 25 on Monday for the Irish's best ranking since 2019.
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76ers' Embiid says he's 'looking into every option' if his knee is bothering him at end of season

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid acknowledged Sunday he may have to undergo another surgery on the left knee that has bothered him the last year if it isn't feeling any better by the end of the season.
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'Captain America' actor Anthony Mackie is named grand marshal for the Daytona 500

Captain America is landing at The Great American Race.
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No. 4 Texas knocks off No. 2 South Carolina to forge 3-way tie atop SEC standings

Texas assistant coach Elana Lovato made a bold statement to head coach Vic Schaefer last month after the Longhorns were overwhelmed in a 17-point loss to South Carolina.
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Jalen Hurts quiets any doubters with a Super Bowl MVP

Jalen Hurts has often been judged by his failings more than his successes over the course of his career.
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Eagles spoil Chiefs' three-peat bid, win Super Bowl rout

The Philadelphia Eagles have spoiled the Kansas City Chiefs' bid for a three-peat, winning Super Bowl 40-22.
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'No wardrobe malfunctions,' FCC head begs of Super Bowl halftime show

Super Bowl halftime performer Kendrick Lamar's been put on notice: no repeat of Janet Jackson's infamous wardrobe malfunction during the 2004 Super Bowl.
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Derik Queen's career-high 29 points elevates No. 18 Maryland to win over Rutgers

Center Derik Queen dominated with a career-high 29 points and 15 rebounds as he and the No. 18 Terrapins out-dueled Rutgers' talented guard duo of Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey in a 90-81 win Sunday.
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Heat officially welcome Wiggins, Mitchell and Anderson to the team after last week's Butler trade

Things rarely happen in the NBA at 8:57 a.m. on a Sunday. But that was the moment when Miami's newest acquisitions - Andrew Wiggins, Davion Mitchell and Kyle Anderson - walked into the Heat interview room for the first time.
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'Anora' wins at Producers and Directors Guild Awards

Did a wide-open Oscar race just get a frontrunner?
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Eagles and Chiefs share advice to younger selves about playing in Super Bowl

With the Kansas City Chiefs gearing up for their third Super Bowl in as many seasons and the Philadelphia Eagles returning for their second in three years, Sunday will showcase a myriad of players who have big game experience.
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Call it the Dog Bowl. Westminster show's canine athletes get their piece of Super Bowl weekend

They're at the top of their sport. They run, weave and go airborne. And they're going all out to win the championship this weekend.
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No. 21 Wisconsin runs winning streak to 3 games with a 74-63 victory over Iowa

John Tonje scored 22 points and John Blackwell added 19 to lead No. 21 Wisconsin to a 74-63 victory over Iowa on Saturday.
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311-year-old Stradivarius violin sells for $11 million, almost world record

A Stradivarius violin made in 1714 was sold for $11.25 million by the Sotheby's auction house Friday, establishing a scholarship fund at the New England Conservatory of Music.
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UMass will pay student who made half-court shot $10,000 even though his foot was on line

UMass said it would pay a student the $10,000 prize for a halftime promotion at a women's basketball game after a dispute with an insurance company over whether he stepped over the line when he made a half-court shot.
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Super Bowl prices are down this year. StubHub explains why

If you're still planning to attend the Super Bowl on Sunday, you can expect a price drop compared to last year.
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Nikola Jokic has 24th triple-double of the season, Nuggets rout Magic 112-90

Nikola Jokic had 28 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds for his 24th triple-double of the season, Michael Porter Jr. added 30 points and the Denver Nuggets won their fifth in a row by beating the Orlando Magic 112-90 on Thursday night.
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LeBron James becomes oldest player to score 40 points in NBA history, dropping 42 in Lakers' victory

Age is more than just a number to LeBron James.
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Aliens, sloths and silliness: Super Bowl ads offer laughs, celebs and surprises to win over viewers

Eugene Levy's trademark eyebrows fly off for Little Caesars. A tongue dances to Shania Twain to promote Nestle's Coffee Mate Cold Foam. And Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal reunite at Katz's Deli in an ad for Hellmann's.
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Thornton hits late game-winner as Ohio State rallies to beat No. 18 Maryland

Bruce Thornton banked in a 3-pointer from the right wing with 7.4 seconds left and Ohio State overcame a 17-point deficit to beat No. 18 Maryland 73-70 on Thursday night.
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'Smile 2: Collector's SteelBook Edition' 4K Ultra HD movie review

Filmmaker Parker Finn's grinning supernatural entity returned for another round of gruesome encounters within the psychological horror film sequel "Smile 2: Collector's SteelBook Edition."
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Kendrick Lamar vows to keep his passion for storytelling at the Super Bowl halftime show

Kendrick Lamar aims to infuse his Los Angeles hip-hop flavor into New Orleans while staying true to his storytelling roots during Sunday's Super Bowl halftime performance.
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Wizards overhaul roster, load up on draft picks in trade deadline frenzy

The Washington Wizards weren't shy ahead of Thursday afternoon's NBA trade deadline. General manager Will Dawkins was wheeling and dealing, shipping out veterans on expiring contracts in exchange for promising young prospects and future draft picks. After two days of trades, the roster has been overhauled.
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Wizards land Marcus Smart, first-round pick in multi-team trade before deadline

The Wizards made one final move before Thursday afternoon's NBA trade deadline, acquiring guard Marcus Smart and a 2025 first-round pick from the Memphis Grizzlies in a multi-team trade.
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Wizards ship Jared Butler, second-round picks to 76ers for Reggie Jackson and a first-rounder

The Washington Wizards' hectic week continued Thursday morning, just hours before the NBA's trade deadline.
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Tom Brady addresses rookie season in Fox booth, calling 1st Super Bowl and role with Raiders

Even though the scoreboard won't measure Tom Brady's performance in the Fox Sports booth during Sunday's Super Bowl, he is trying to take the same approach that he did in his previous 10 appearances in the big game as a player.
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Wizards trade Jonas Valanciunas to Kings

The Washington Wizards continued an active week on Wednesday afternoon, trading center Jonas Valanciunas to the Sacramento Kings.
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'Wicked' star Cynthia Erivo headlines parade for Harvard's Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year

Screaming fans lined the streets in frigid conditions Wednesday to catch a glimpse of Cynthia Erivo, the "Wicked" star who is being celebrated as Harvard University's Hasty Pudding Theatricals Woman of the Year.
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Oscar presenters will include Emma Stone and Cillian Murphy. Here's what to know about the show

After devastating wildfires tore through Los Angeles, the 97th Academy Awards are going forward.
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Mavericks refund season ticket holders after trading Doncic

The Dallas Mavericks seem to know that fans aren't happy with Sunday's trade that sent superstar Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Several season ticket holders have said the team is offering them refunds for the remainder of the NBA season.
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Meet the woman keeping the adorable pups happy at this year's 'Puppy Bowl'

If you tune into the "Puppy Bowl" on Sunday, you'll likely see a key person's influence - even if you don't actually see her.
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First quarter Disney profit driven by 'Moana 2'

Disney easily topped first-quarter expectations thanks in part to the box office smash " Moana 2."
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Wizards ship Kyle Kuzma to Bucks for Khris Middleton

The Washington Wizards on Wednesday traded forward Kyle Kuzma to the Milwaukee Bucks for a package that includes three-time All-Star Khris Middleton, according to multiple reports.
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Marcus Jordan arrested in Florida on drug charge after SUV was stopped on railroad tracks

The 34-year-old son of NBA great Michael Jordan was arrested early Tuesday in central Florida on a misdemeanor drug charge after police officers found his car stuck on railroad tracks minutes before a commuter train was scheduled to pass, authorities said.
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Oaxacan tlayudas: These quesadillas are perfect for a Super Bowl crowd

Handheld and infinitely customizable, it's perfect Super Bowl party fare
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Despite Beyonce, Sabrina Carpenter and Kendrick Lamar, ratings for the Grammys fall

Ratings for the Grammy Awards dipped from last year, despite the nail-biting tension of whether Beyonce would win album of the year and a surprise appearance by The Weeknd.
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Luka Doncic joins the Lakers after his trade from the Mavericks

Luka Doncic has officially joined the Lakers after the Dallas Mavericks sent the superstar scorer to Los Angeles in a seismic trade.
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FireAid benefit concert raised more than $100 million so far

The stars came out for FireAid and so did wallets - the massive benefit concert last week to raise money for those affected by the devastating Los Angeles-area wildfires is expected to raise more than $100 million.
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Pragg nips Gukesh in tournament debut as champ

It seems the only way to beat a superstar Indian teenage chess phenom these days is with another superstar Indian teenage chess phenom.
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A$AP Rocky accuser ends a long slog on the witness stand and lashes out at 'annoying' defense lawyer

A former friend who alleges rapper A$AP Rocky fired a gun at him in 2021 testified Monday that no one involved in the incident gave him any indication the firearm might have been fake - as the defense contends - until the day this trial started.
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Canadians continue trend of booing U.S. national anthem

Fans at a Toronto Raptors game continued an emerging trend Sunday of booing the American national anthem at pro sporting events in Canada.
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Maryland cracks Top 25 men's basketball poll at No. 18

After knocking on the door for the better part of the last month, Maryland has finally earned its first Associated Press Top 25 men's basketball ranking of the season and first in nearly two years.
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'Venom: The Last Dance -- SteelBook Edition' 4K Ultra HD movie review

The conclusion of screenwriter Kelly Marcel's trilogy paying cinematic homage to one of Spider-Man's most popular archenemies moves to ultra-high definition home theaters in "Venom: The Last Dance -- Collector's SteelBook Edition."
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Maryland finally cracks AP Top 25 men's basketball poll at No. 18

After knocking on the door for the better part of the last month, Maryland has finally earned its first Associated Press Top 25 men's basketball ranking of the season and first in nearly two years.
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The NBA trade deadline is approaching and Antetokounmpo says no player is exempt from the chaos

The list of NBA players that might get traded before the 3 p.m. Eastern deadline on Thursday is a long one, according to Milwaukee star Giannis Antetokounmpo.
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A naked grab for attention: Bianca Censori, wife of Kanye West, sparks backlash over sheer dress

A wave of criticism broke over Kanye West and his wife, Bianca Censori, who appeared at the Grammy Awards Sunday night in a see-through minidress that left nothing to the imagination.
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Beyonce wins album of the year at the 2025 Grammys for 'Cowboy Carter'

Beyonce has won album of the year for "Cowboy Carter" at the 2025 Grammys, delivering her - at last - the show's elusive top award.
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Fox to join Wembanyama on Spurs as part of three-team trade

Victor Wembanyama has a new point guard: De'Aaron Fox is on his way out of Sacramento and headed to San Antonio.
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2025 Grammy Awards live updates: Doechii takes first win of the show with best rap album

The 2025 Grammy Awards are recognizing some of the most talented performers and biggest hits in music. Beyoncé enters as the leading nominee for her acclaimed album, "Cowboy Carter."
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Late President Jimmy Carter wins posthumous Grammy

Former President Jimmy Carter has won a posthumous Grammy award.
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Iowa honors Caitlin Clark by retiring her number and hanging it in the rafters

Caitlin Clark wasn't back in her home arena to play a game.
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Fay Vincent, baseball commissioner during three years of turmoil, dies at 86

Fay Vincent, who became an unexpected baseball commissioner in 1989 following the death of A. Bartlett Giamatti and then was forced out three years later by owners intent on a labor confrontation with players, has died. He was 86.
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Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow, handlers say, predicting 6 more weeks of wintry weather

Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow Sunday and predicted six more weeks of wintry weather, his top-hatted handlers announced to a raucus, record-sized crowd at Gobbler's Knob in Pennsylvania.
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Doncic shipped to Lakers with Davis going to Mavericks in blockbuster trade

Luka Doncic led Dallas to the NBA Finals last season. Anthony Davis won a championship with the Los Angeles Lakers. They have switched teams now -- in an absolute blockbuster.
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Breakout Sundance films and key takeaways from this year's festival

Film wasn't the only thing on people's minds at this year's Sundance Film Festival, which comes to a close Sunday in Park City, Utah ( and online ).
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Inside A$AP Rocky's trial, these are some of the extraordinary moments cameras didn't capture

The trial of rapper A$AP Rocky is progressing according to standard legal procedure, but there have been no lack of unusual moments, from visits from Rihanna to a tough-but-quirky judge and lawyers nearly coming to blows.
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The NBA trade deadline is coming

Jimmy Butler remains part of the Miami Heat, for now. De'Aaron Fox is still with the Sacramento Kings, for now. And Golden State coach Steve Kerr seemed to indicate that the Warriors are seriously weighing their options.
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Six more tennis players banned for links to a match-fixing syndicate in Belgium

Six more current or former tennis players linked to a match-fixing syndicate in Belgium were given suspensions of varying lengths - one was barred for 15 years - and fined, the International Tennis Integrity Agency said Friday.
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