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WWE star King Kong Bundy dead at 61

He was known for "destroying opponents with his Avalanche Splash," the WWE said.

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Spielberg's spat with Netflix taps into fight over the future of movies

The powerful director reportedly wants new Academy Awards rules. But that's just one front in a bigger battle.

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Retracing American history in Boston, Massachusetts

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French singer-songwriter Laetitia Shériff is travelling around the US on the trail of musical history and culture. She stopped off in Boston, a city with such an extensive cultural and intellectual tradition that it was once dubbed “the Athens of America”.

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Homesick artist fills artworks with scents from Syria

Syrian artist Sara Naim is in exile in Paris. Although she cannot go back to her home country, she incorporates its scents in her art with the help of olive oil soap bars.

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A visit to Boston’s most storied ship: USS Constitution

A visit to Boston’s most storied ship: USS Constitution

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World-famous Rio de Janeiro Carnival kicks off with colourful costumes and samba dancing

Rio de Janeiro's world-famous carnival kicked off on Friday with street parties, colourful costumes, music and samba dancing.

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New Dr. Seuss book to be released this fall, teaches children about art

"Dr. Seuss's Horse Museum" follows a friendly horse as he takes students on a tour of an art museum.

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What should you do when you catch someone in a lie?

When you're confronted with a lie, the best approach is to fact check and get solid evidence before calling someone out.

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Your favorite 'Sesame Street' characters just got a major makeover

See the gang's fashionable new looks!

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'Is it mine?': Prince Harry jokingly asks Meghan Markle paternity question

The couple, who married in May, are expecting their first child this spring.

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Rotten Tomatoes can make or break a movie. That's why it's cracking down on trolls.

The popular service is disabling user comments before a movie drops in theaters.

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Winter International Arts Festival in Sochi 2019

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Colourful and cosmopolitan: exploring the Bronx, birthplace of hip hop

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French singer-songwriter Laetitia Sheriff is travelling around the US on the trail of music, history and culture. Next on her tour is one of New York’s lesser visited boroughs: The Bronx.

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Winter at Tantora: music festival brings Yanni and other stars to Saudi Arabia

The Winter at Tantora Festival is bringing international music stars to perform at Al-Ula, Saudi Arabia.

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Michael Jackson's estate sues HBO for $100M over documentary about alleged sexual abuse

HBO has repeatedly defended the documentary, urging viewers to "reserve judgement until they see the film."

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Ariana Grande first to hold top three spots on Billboard chart since the Beatles

The Beatles were the first to achieve this feat in 1964.

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Qingdao: the city at the forefront of China's booming film industry

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Is this year the turning point for China’s film industry? Based on how Chinese film has made international headlines this lunar new year holiday, this may well be the case, and for one city in particular: Qingdao.

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Alec Baldwin asks if Trump's attack on 'SNL' sketch could be 'threat to my safety'

"THE RIGGED AND CORRUPT MEDIA IS THE ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE!" Trump had tweeted following Baldwin's impersonation of him.

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Minnesota nice: visiting Minneapolis, the welcoming city of lakes

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Minnesota nice: visiting Minneapolis, the welcoming city of lakes

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Inside Paisley Park, home to Minneapolis native and pop icon: Prince

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Inside Paisley Park, home to Minneapolis native and pop icon: Prince