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Friends, partners, allies: Ambassador praises U.S-Canada relationship on Canada Day

Friends, partners, allies: Ambassador praises U.S-Canada relationship on Canada Day

WASHINGTON, D. C.
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No shield required: 'Captain America' star Anthony Mackie's own super power is swimming with sharks

When National Geographic approached Anthony Mackie with an opportunity to swim with sharks to kick off its SharkFest programming, it was an easy yes for the Marvel star who is the new Captain America.
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ThunderShirts, dance parties and anxiety meds can help ease dogs' July Fourth dread

ThunderShirts, dance parties and anxiety meds can help ease dogs' July Fourth dread

PHOENIX (AP) — Rori Chang will be spending Fourth of July watching action movies from the comfort of her Glendale, Arizona, home, perhaps something from Marvel or a John Wick flick. But it's not for her. It's for her golden retriever, Ava.
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French far right works to turn election win into power. Its rivals want to stop it in decisive vote

French far right works to turn election win into power. Its rivals want to stop it in decisive vote

PARIS (AP) — With the ultimate outcome still up in the air, France's fiercely anti-immigration National Rally and opponents of the long-taboo far-right party scrambled Monday to capitalize on an indecisive first round of voting in surprise legislativ
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Redbox owner Chicken Soup for the Soul files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

Redbox owner Chicken Soup for the Soul files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

NEW YORK (AP) — Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, the parent of DVD rental operator Redbox, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
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For an exceptional grilled burger, Meathead Goldwyn offers these five tips

For an exceptional grilled burger, Meathead Goldwyn offers these five tips

Infused with the smell of smoke, any backyard burger tastes good when you’re surrounded by friends and family on a sunny summer day. But a juicy, well-cooked, exceptional burger? That’s harder to pull off than tossing a patty on a grill.
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BET Awards 2024: Usher is honored, Will Smith returns, and the election is top of mind

BET Awards 2024: Usher is honored, Will Smith returns, and the election is top of mind

Usher accepted the lifetime achievement award at the 2024 BET Awards — even if the superstar mused it might be a bit early.
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Ian McKellen withdraws from tour of his play to ‘protect my recovery’ after fall from stage

LONDON (AP) — Actor Ian McKellen said Monday he is withdrawing from a U.K. tour of his latest play because he needs more time to recover after falling off the stage at a London theater last month. McKellen, 85, said his injuries “improve day by day.
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The Supreme Court keeps on hold efforts in Texas and Florida to regulate social media platforms

The Supreme Court keeps on hold efforts in Texas and Florida to regulate social media platforms

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday kept a hold on efforts in Texas and Florida to limit how Facebook, TikTok, X, YouTube and other social media platforms regulate content posted by their users.
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Under pressure on plane safety, Boeing is buying stressed supplier Spirit for $4.7 billion

Under pressure on plane safety, Boeing is buying stressed supplier Spirit for $4.7 billion

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Boeing announced plans to acquire key supplier Spirit AeroSystems for $4.7 billion, a move that it says will improve plane quality and safety amid increasing scrutiny by Congress, airlines and the Department of Justice.
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