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Man pleads guilty in the 2002 killing of Jam Master Jay of rap pioneers Run-DMC
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King Charles III has arrived in the United States on a four-day state visit aimed at celebrating the United States’ 250th anniversary. The trip beginning Monday comes amid strained trans-Atlantic ties partly over disagreements between the U.K. government and President Donald Trump on issues including the Iran war. The Republican president has praised Charles but criticized Prime Minister Keir Starmer for not supporting military action. The visit of Charles and Queen Camilla includes a White House state dinner and a speech to Congress. They also will visit the Sept. 11 memorial in New York and attend a 250th birthday party in Virginia.
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Nearly a quarter-century after rap star Jam Master Jay of Run-DMC was shot to death, a man admitted in court Monday to a role in a killing that stymied investigators for decades. Jay Bryant pleaded guilty to a federal murder charge, telling a judge that he helped other people get into a recording studio so they could ambush the DJ, born Jason Mizell. The 52-year-old’s admission brings some closure — but also adds complexity — to a knotty case. Bryant didn’t name the other people with whom he acted. But a jury in 2024 convicted two other men, Karl Jordan Jr. and Ronald Washington, yet a judge subsequently cleared Jordan. Washington has also challenged his conviction.
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Hollywood's summer movie season is shaping up to be epic, with superheroes, franchises, and thrillers galore. The most eagerly anticipated release is Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of “The Odyssey,” set to sail into theaters on July 17. The film features battles, gods, creatures, and stars like Matt Damon and Zendaya. It’s the first movie shot entirely on IMAX film. Other notable releases include “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” “Supergirl,” and “Toy Story 5.” The summer box office is crucial, accounting for around 40% of the year’s revenue.
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Man pleads guilty in the 2002 killing of Jam Master Jay, the DJ in the pioneering rap group Run-DMC.
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There are some early cues that the new animated “Animal Farm” is not your grandmother's “Animal Farm.” Like when one critter asks, “What's up?” and another says, “Totally rad.” Did George Orwell really have one of his pigs scream, “Check it before you wreck it”?
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Hollywood's summer movie season is packed with big names and franchises. Universal Pictures is releasing Christopher Nolan's “The Odyssey” and Steven Spielberg's “Disclosure Day.” Franchises like “Spider-Man,” “Minions,” “Star Wars,” and “Toy Story” are also set to draw crowds. This year, Disney kicks off the season with “The Devil Wears Prada 2" instead of a Marvel film. The industry is adapting to changes, with streaming and altered viewing habits impacting box office numbers. Despite challenges, directors like James Cameron remain optimistic about the future of theatrical releases. The summer movie season runs from May through August.
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MILAN (AP) — Venice’s renowned La Fenice opera house is breaking ties with contentious incoming music director Beatrice Venezi, who has ties to Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni, following months of protests by musicians.
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Michael B. Jordan voicing a tiny woodland creature who switches bodies with a majestic bird in the animated movie “Swapped” and Kacey Musgraves' seventh studio album, “Dry Spell,” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
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The night a big story came directly to Washington's journalists — hundreds of them
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A former FBI agent is offering the first detailed account of how investigators identified the people believed to have carried out the 1990 Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum heist. In a new book, Geoffrey Kelly argues the theft was the work of a loose network of Boston-area criminals, not international masterminds, and traces how the stolen art moved through violent criminal circles. His account sheds light on key suspects, investigative missteps and lingering questions, including the actions of a security guard that night. More than three decades later, the paintings remain missing — artworks Kelly calls the “perfect fugitives.”
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“Michael,” the big-budget Michael Jackson spectacle, shrugged off bad reviews and a troubled production to launch with $97 million in U.S. and Canada theaters, according to studio estimates Sunday, shattering a record debut for music biopics. A highly authorized portrayal of the King of Pop, co-produced by the Jackson estate, “Michael” far surpassed previous biopic top performers like “Straight Outta Compton” and “Bohemian Rhapsody.” International sales were also strong. “Michael” collected $120.4 million overseas to give it a $217.4 million global opening — a new high for a music biopic. Universal picked up distribution in most international markets.
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An amateur pop choir in Serbia is finding unexpected success across the country. Its motto is simple: Anyone can sing. While community choirs are common elsewhere, they are rare in Serbia. The choir's no-stress, fun approach has attracted hundreds, mostly women of all ages. Since starting four years ago, Pop Hor has spread to 10 towns. There are no auditions, and newcomers don’t need to read music. Founder Nenad Azanjac says many join for stress relief and a sense of belonging. The choir often performs at festivals and events, bringing joy and reducing stress for its members.
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A man armed with guns and knives stormed the lobby outside the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner attended by President Donald Trump on Saturday night. The man charged toward the ballroom in a chaotic encounter with Secret Service agents as guests dived under tables at the sound of shots being fired Saturday night. The president was uninjured and was rushed off the stage. The armed man, who officials said was a guest at the Washington Hilton where the dinner was being held, was taken into custody and was expected in court Monday. Police believe he opened fire and acted alone but did not say who was his intended target or describe a motive.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump was uninjured and other top White House officials were evacuated from an annual dinner of the White House Correspondents' Association on Saturday night after an unspecified threat. There did not immediately appear to be any injuries, and one law enfor…
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Barriers to tourism for people living with disabilities can range from the obvious, such as an out-of-service elevator, to an outing that’s too long or a setting that’s too loud. Tourist destinations that want to be truly accessible need to accommodate visitors with visible and invisible disabilities. In recent years, museums and other cultural institutions worldwide have added specialized guides and barrier-free tours for people who are deaf or hard of hearing, use wheelchairs, or with autism or dementia. Tourism agencies dedicated to serving these populations have sprung up, too. Disabled travelers also have created their own websites to share and exchange information.
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Trump unharmed after shooting incident at White House correspondents' dinner
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Interim DC police chief Carroll says shooting suspect was believed to have been a hotel guest, intended target unknown.
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DC interim chief of police says 'there does not appear to be any sort of danger to the public at this time.'
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Suspect in correspondent's dinner shooting has been charged with firearms and assault charges, US attorney says.
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DC Mayor Bowser says a sole gunman rushed Secret Service checkpoint in the lobby of the hotel holding press dinner.
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Bowser says 'we have no reason to believe at this time that anyone else was involved' in dinner shooting incident.
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Correspondents dinner shooting suspect is 31-year-old man from California, AP sources say.
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Video posted by Trump shows suspect running past security barricade as Secret Service agents run toward him.
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Trump enters White House briefing room after shooting incident at the venue of the White House correspondents' dinner.
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Trump says dinner shooting suspect was armed with multiple weapons before being stopped by Secret Service.
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Officer shot in bullet-resistant vest at correspondents' dinner but is expected to be OK, law enforcement official says.
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Trump to give statement at White House after shooting incident at correspondents' dinner.
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White House correspondents' association president says everyone safe after shooting incident, event will be rescheduled.
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Guests at correspondents' dinner asked to reseat themselves as event set to resume; Trump expected to return to stage.
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A person is in custody after 'shooting incident' near security checkpoint at correspondents' dinner, authorities say.
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Security incident took place outside of room where president and other officials were attending dinner.
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White House correspondents' dinner set to resume after security incident.
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Shooter opened fire inside the hotel where Trump was attending dinner, a law enforcement official says.
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Both Trump and Vance uninjured after incident at correspondents' annual dinner, AP source says.
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President Trump evacuated after security incident at White House correspondents dinner.
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No visible indication of any injuries after president evacuated from correspondents dinner.
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Every day, visitors from around the world make their way to the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art — not necessarily for the galleries inside, but for a statue of a fictional boxer from Philadelphia.
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Kindness prevails in ‘Come From Away’: 9/11 musical by TheatreWorks Silicon Valley focuses on people
Much changed on Sept. 11, 2001, when terrorists hijacked four passenger planes and crashed into the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York, the Pentagon in Washington and a field in Pennsylvania, killing thousands of people.
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Living in Silicon Valley you hear endlessly about STEM — Science, Tech, Engineering and Math — the rage in company sponsored education. Art in Action executive director Mary Carbullido wants to put the A for Art back into the equation; that’s STEAM to you.
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Members of the screenwriters union have ratified a four-year agreement with Hollywood studios. Union leaders said Friday that 90% voted to approve the deal. This move ends a surprisingly smooth process compared with the prolonged strike of 2023. The agreement involves the Writers Guild of America West, Writers Guild of America East and Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. It lasts for four years instead of the typical three Union leaders emphasized gains in health coverage and minimum pay hikes, especially for comedy and variety writers. Actors are still negotiating their new contract.
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Screenwriters overwhelmingly approve a 4-year contract with Hollywood studios
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Jake Reiner has shared his heartbreak over losing his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner. A Substack post on Friday represents the first detailed public account of his experience since his parents' killing in December. He recalls the shock of learning about their deaths when his younger sister called him while he was at a close friend's funeral. He says the aftermath has been a “living nightmare.” Jake briefly mentions his brother Nick, who has been charged with killing their parents. But he focuses more on the love and memories his parents left behind. Nick Reiner has pleaded not guilty.
LOS ANGELES — By age 23, Emma MacTaggart was already noticing how rare her free time was — and how it was seldom screen-free.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Fashionistas knew this already: “Fashion is Art.” But how will Met Gala guests interpret that dress code at this year’s extravaganza?
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Becoming a San Mateo boba connoisseur demands a high level of commitment. In the downtown district alone, boba lovers could visit a different shop every day for a week and still not get to nearly half of them.
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Attorneys for a Black man scheduled to be executed in Texas say the introduction of rap lyrics he wrote biased an almost all-white jury when they decided to sentence him to death. Using rap lyrics in court is not an uncommon practice. Researchers found that rap lyrics have featured in hundreds of court cases in more than 40 states over the past 50 years, but judges often exclude other forms of creative expression from being used as evidence. Experts say treating rap lyrics as diary entries minimizes their artistic value while playing on negative racial stereotypes to influence jurors. James Broadnax's execution is scheduled for April 30.
Foster City will again postpone the Fourth of July fireworks show in 2026 due to ongoing construction of the new Foster City Community Center in Leo Ryan Park, the city announced Thursday.
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The White House Correspondents’ Dinner has produced viral moments that were funny, cringeworthy or undeniably tense and that endure across social media. Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush welcomed jokes, while George W. Bush brought some of his own. Comedians Stephen Colbert and Michelle Wolf created tension in the room. And President Barack Obama's mockery of Donald Trump set the stage for the reality TV star's move into politics. The dinner began a few years after World War I. Some years were forgettable and relegated to C-SPAN archives.
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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean prosecutors on Friday rejected a police request for an arrest warrant for music tycoon Bang Si-Hyuk, chairman of the agency behind K-pop supergroup BTS, questioning whether detention is necessary as he faces a high-profile investigation into alleged inv…
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