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Hong Kong booksellers are reportedly arrested over alleged sales of seditious publications

Local media are reporting that authorities in Hong Kong have raided two bookstores and arrested five people for allegedly selling seditious publications

Hong Kong booksellers are reportedly arrested over alleged sales of seditious publications
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An 18-year-old swim team member drowned at a Texas lake. 2 teens face charges of evidence tampering – but a family wants more

An 18-year-old swim team member drowned at a Texas lake. 2 teens face charges of evidence tampering – but a family wants more

An 18-year-old swim team member drowned at a Texas lake. 2 teens face charges of evidence tampering – but a family wants more
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George Santos' next gig? Reality TV show contestant

George Santos has worn many hats: Serial swindler, congressman, expelled congressman, federal prison inmate, clemency recipient, podcast host, online betting influencer under investigation by the federal government

George Santos' next gig? Reality TV show contestant
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The Latest: Argentina and England revive their fierce rivalry in the World Cup semifinal

Argentina faces England in a World Cup semifinal match that pits soccer great Lionel Messi against the young superstar Jude Bellingham

The Latest: Argentina and England revive their fierce rivalry in the World Cup semifinal
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US agency to vote to end 39% local TV station ownership cap

The chair of the Federal Communications Commission said Wednesday the agency will vote to rescind the 85-year-old rule that bars broadcasters from

US agency to vote to end 39% local TV station ownership cap
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FCC moves to deliver long-sought win for Trump-aligned broadcasters

FCC moves to deliver long-sought win for Trump-aligned broadcasters

FCC moves to deliver long-sought win for Trump-aligned broadcasters
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Democratic debate to replace Platner in Maine will have 8 candidates

The news station hosting a Democratic U.S.

Democratic debate to replace Platner in Maine will have 8 candidates
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Paramount and Warner Bros. expect a delay in closing the deal

Paramount and Warner Bros. expect a delay in closing the deal

Paramount and Warner Bros. expect a delay in closing the deal
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Drama-filled women's final at Wimbledon earns record viewership on ESPN

The drama-filled Wimbledon final between Linda Noskova and Karolina Muchova over the weekend was ESPN’s most-watched women’s championship match at the grass-court Grand Slam

Drama-filled women's final at Wimbledon earns record viewership on ESPN
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Sakolsky Forest: How a Pennsylvania teacher’s good deed 27 years ago grew into a 50,000-tree forest in China

Sakolsky Forest: How a Pennsylvania teacher’s good deed 27 years ago grew into a 50,000-tree forest in China

Sakolsky Forest: How a Pennsylvania teacher’s good deed 27 years ago grew into a 50,000-tree forest in China
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A horde of golden mini-Mozarts marks 270 years since the composer's birth in Salzburg

Visitors to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s hometown can see the composer — and his dog — in miniature as Salzburg celebrates the 270th anniversary of his birth

A horde of golden mini-Mozarts marks 270 years since the composer's birth in Salzburg
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Biden will publish 'Promise Me, America' memoir after the November midterm elections

Former President Joe Biden plans to publish his memoir, "Promise Me, America," this fall

Biden will publish 'Promise Me, America' memoir after the November midterm elections
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‘Heartstopper’ is helping LGBTQ+ fans find hope and community across time and space

Stories about young queer people coming of age and finding love have touched people across age and identity, bringing healing after the AIDS crisis and harsh upbringings.

‘Heartstopper’ is helping LGBTQ+ fans find hope and community across time and space
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Philadelphia’s rich history of children’s television includes ‘Double Dare’ and a golden age of local hosts like Chief Halftown and Captain Noah

Philadelphia produced some of the most popular and longest-running local children’s shows in television history.

Philadelphia’s rich history of children’s television includes ‘Double Dare’ and a golden age of local hosts like Chief Halftown and Captain Noah
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European shares eke out slim gains on luxury rebound even as war risks persist

European shares ended Wednesday with slim gains as a strong rebound in luxury stocks countered weakness in telecom and

European shares eke out slim gains on luxury rebound even as war risks persist
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Ugandan farmer Mukiibi steers Slow Food beyond its Italian roots

When Carlo Petrini founded the Slow Food movement in Rome in 1986 to protest the arrival of Italy's first McDonald's, Edward Mukiibi was not yet born.

Ugandan farmer Mukiibi steers Slow Food beyond its Italian roots
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Death toll in Thai pub fire rises to 32, officials say, with dozens still in hospital

The death toll from an explosive fire at a Bangkok live music pub has risen to 32 after two people died from their injuries, the Police Hospital said on Wednesday, as

Death toll in Thai pub fire rises to 32, officials say, with dozens still in hospital
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'Miracle on the Hudson' pilot has early-stage Alzheimer’s disease

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'Miracle on the Hudson' pilot has early-stage Alzheimer’s disease
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This chaotic 2,000-pound seal has returned to sea – but leaves behind a conundrum

This chaotic 2,000-pound seal has returned to sea – but leaves behind a conundrum

This chaotic 2,000-pound seal has returned to sea – but leaves behind a conundrum
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Writers Guild of America seeks to block Paramount's buyout of Warner in latest merger challenge

The Writers Guild of America has become the latest group to challenge Paramount’s $81 billion acquisition of Warner Bros

Writers Guild of America seeks to block Paramount's buyout of Warner in latest merger challenge
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Pat Oliphant, fearless Pulitzer-winning political cartoonist, dies at 90

Pat Oliphant, one of the most influential political cartoonists, has died at 90

Pat Oliphant, fearless Pulitzer-winning political cartoonist, dies at 90
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Duchess of Sussex earns a Daytime Emmy nomination for Netflix's 'With Love, Meghan'

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has earned a Daytime Emmy nomination for her Netflix show

Duchess of Sussex earns a Daytime Emmy nomination for Netflix's 'With Love, Meghan'
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Lionsgate Studios attracts takeover interest from Bollore, Banijay, sources say

Lionsgate Studios, the entertainment company behind the "Hunger Games" and "John Wick" franchises, is exploring a sale and has attracted takeover

Lionsgate Studios attracts takeover interest from Bollore, Banijay, sources say
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Tom Cruise’s love for ‘Amores Perros’ led him to ‘Digger’

Tom Cruise has launched an early promotional tour — and preview of a potential Hollywood awards campaign — for his next film

Tom Cruise’s love for ‘Amores Perros’ led him to ‘Digger’
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Fender escalates Stratocaster copyright fight, taking aim at Yamaha

Fender, the U.S. maker of the iconic Stratocaster electric guitar played by Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton, has widened its legal

Fender escalates Stratocaster copyright fight, taking aim at Yamaha
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Writers Guild sues to block Paramount deal, saying it would hurt writers

The Writers Guild of America sued on Tuesday to block Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, saying the deal would

Writers Guild sues to block Paramount deal, saying it would hurt writers
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US lawmaker questions if Paramount CEO pressuring CBS to air pro-Trump content

The top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday asked Paramount CEO David Ellison if he or the company were pressuring CBS News to air

US lawmaker questions if Paramount CEO pressuring CBS to air pro-Trump content
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Trump reduces size of 2 national monuments in Utah as Republicans reshape land management

President Donald Trump is sharply reducing the size of two national monuments in Utah

Trump reduces size of 2 national monuments in Utah as Republicans reshape land management
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Mystery bidder buys T. rex nicknamed 'Gus' for a record $50 million

A Tyrannosaurus rex fossil billed as one of the world’s largest and most complete specimens has sold for a record $50.1 million at an auction

Mystery bidder buys T. rex nicknamed 'Gus' for a record $50 million
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Subaru issues recall for 541,000 SUVs over label with incorrect weight rating

Subaru of America is recalling over 541,000 Crosstrek, Forester and Ascent vehicles in the U.S. due to an inaccurate label

Subaru issues recall for 541,000 SUVs over label with incorrect weight rating
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US state officials fear Paramount-Warner deal will squeeze local movie theaters

July 14 - U.S. states suing to block Paramount’s merger with Warner Bros Discovery argue that the deal could squeeze local movie theaters, which are still struggling to sell as many tickets as they

US state officials fear Paramount-Warner deal will squeeze local movie theaters
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Scottie Scheffler hits the reset button for the British Open after a rare missed cut

Scottie Scheffler had to figure out what to do with himself after missing the cut in the Scottish Open for the first time in four years

Scottie Scheffler hits the reset button for the British Open after a rare missed cut
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Tom Cruise, IShowSpeed and Post Malone join the World Cup closing ceremony's cast

FIFA has announced a star-studded lineup for the closing ceremony of the World Cup

Tom Cruise, IShowSpeed and Post Malone join the World Cup closing ceremony's cast
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Baseball union head criticizes MLB salary cap ad campaign, says claims of economic woe are perverse

The head of baseball's players' union criticized management for its salary cap campaign

Baseball union head criticizes MLB salary cap ad campaign, says claims of economic woe are perverse
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E. Jean Carroll officially receives more than $5M from Trump in sexual abuse and defamation judgment

E. Jean Carroll officially receives more than $5M from Trump in sexual abuse and defamation judgment

E. Jean Carroll officially receives more than $5M from Trump in sexual abuse and defamation judgment
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Will Ferrell stops by King of Prussia Netflix House to promote new comedy series "The Hawk"

Will Ferrell stops by King of Prussia Netflix House to promote new comedy series "The Hawk"

Will Ferrell stops by King of Prussia Netflix House to promote new comedy series "The Hawk"
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Frisco "furry" sentenced to 20 years in prison for transporting a child to Georgia for sexual exploitation

Frisco "furry" sentenced to 20 years in prison for transporting a child to Georgia for sexual exploitation

Frisco "furry" sentenced to 20 years in prison for transporting a child to Georgia for sexual exploitation
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Rare T. rex fossil sells for record $50.1 million at auction

Rare T. rex fossil sells for record $50.1 million at auction

Rare T. rex fossil sells for record $50.1 million at auction
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Non-traditional little free libraries are growing in Baltimore neighborhood

Non-traditional little free libraries are growing in Baltimore neighborhood

Non-traditional little free libraries are growing in Baltimore neighborhood
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As lawmakers politicize the 250th anniversary, Americans are looking for unity over division

While discord exists over the meaning of the 250th anniversary, Americans strongly believe there is more that unites the country than divides it.

As lawmakers politicize the 250th anniversary, Americans are looking for unity over division
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Children’s books about Black people’s everyday, joyful lives are sometimes banned – but they help all kids explore what it means to be human

Books showing Black children spending time with family, or playing at home, help Black kids see themselves in literature and give all kids a window into others’ experiences.

Children’s books about Black people’s everyday, joyful lives are sometimes banned – but they help all kids explore what it means to be human
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Bangkok governor vows tighter regulations as pub fire death toll rises to 30

The death toll from a devastating fire at a live music pub in Thailand's capital climbed to 30 on Tuesday, officials said, as

Bangkok governor vows tighter regulations as pub fire death toll rises to 30
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Indian activist urged to give up hunger strike over exam leaks

A prominent Indian social activist demanding the education minister's resignation over exam paper leaks entered the 17th day of a hunger strike on

Indian activist urged to give up hunger strike over exam leaks
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This haunting portrait reveals the suppressed history of marriages long considered taboo

This haunting portrait reveals the suppressed history of marriages long considered taboo

This haunting portrait reveals the suppressed history of marriages long considered taboo
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Trump says Reflecting Pool has been drained and will be ‘put back into service soon’

Trump says Reflecting Pool has been drained and will be ‘put back into service soon’

Trump says Reflecting Pool has been drained and will be ‘put back into service soon’
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Steven Spielberg, Nicole Kidman and Cillian Murphy and more mourn the death of Sam Neill

Fans and fellow actors are mourning the passing of Sam Neill, who died after being diagnosed with a rare type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma

Steven Spielberg, Nicole Kidman and Cillian Murphy and more mourn the death of Sam Neill
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4 people have been killed this year in shootings by federal agents linked to Trump’s immigration crackdown

4 people have been killed this year in shootings by federal agents linked to Trump’s immigration crackdown

4 people have been killed this year in shootings by federal agents linked to Trump’s immigration crackdown
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California-led states sue to block Paramount’s $110 billion Warner Bros Discovery deal

California and 11 states sued to block Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros.

California-led states sue to block Paramount’s $110 billion Warner Bros Discovery deal
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Argentina court recognizes two goldfish as sentient beings with rights

Argentina court recognizes two goldfish as sentient beings with rights

Argentina court recognizes two goldfish as sentient beings with rights
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12 states challenge Paramount's takeover of Warner, say merger would 'extinguish competition'

Twelve states are suing to block Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros

12 states challenge Paramount's takeover of Warner, say merger would 'extinguish competition'
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States sue to block Paramount’s Warner Bros. Discovery takeover

States sue to block Paramount’s Warner Bros. Discovery takeover

States sue to block Paramount’s Warner Bros. Discovery takeover
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Sam Neill, New Zealand actor who starred in 'Jurassic Park' and 'The Piano,' dies at 78

Sam Neill, the elegant and versatile actor who moved from art films to blockbusters like “Jurassic Park” and “The Hunt for Red October,” has died at 78

Sam Neill, New Zealand actor who starred in 'Jurassic Park' and 'The Piano,' dies at 78
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McGregor outlines plan for surgery, rehab and another fight following knee injury against Holloway

Conor McGregor has disclosed his plan for surgery, rehabilitation and another fight following his knee injury in his shortened UFC 329 fight with Max Holloway

McGregor outlines plan for surgery, rehab and another fight following knee injury against Holloway
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From Ohio to Taylor Swift’s wedding: Local art studio's creation gifted to the newlyweds

From Ohio to Taylor Swift’s wedding: Local art studio's creation gifted to the newlyweds

From Ohio to Taylor Swift’s wedding: Local art studio's creation gifted to the newlyweds
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Russian anti-war politician Nadezhdin released after detention, faces court on Friday

Boris Nadezhdin, a Russian anti-war politician who attempted to run against President Vladimir Putin in the 2024 presidential election, said on Monday he had been released from

Russian anti-war politician Nadezhdin released after detention, faces court on Friday
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California, 11 states suing to block Paramount's $110 billion Warner Bros deal

California and 11 states are suing to block Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros.

California, 11 states suing to block Paramount's $110 billion Warner Bros deal
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Man who killed Dartmouth professors at 17 to get a chance at parole in about 20 years, judge rules

A judge has ruled that a Vermont man who was 17 when he and a friend killed a pair of married Dartmouth College professors 25 years ago will have a chance at parole in about 20 years, when he reaches the age of one of his victims

Man who killed Dartmouth professors at 17 to get a chance at parole in about 20 years, judge rules
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Jay-Z show at Yankee Stadium delayed for hours after fans without tickets rush entrances

A Jay-Z concert at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours after hundreds of fans without tickets tried to push their way into the show, forcing the iconic New York City stadium to temporarily close entrances before the rapper could take the stage after midnight

Jay-Z show at Yankee Stadium delayed for hours after fans without tickets rush entrances
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Could the next World Cup have even more teams? FIFA is considering it

Could the next World Cup have even more teams? FIFA is considering it

Could the next World Cup have even more teams? FIFA is considering it
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Trump’s latest leak hunt against The New York Times is deeply personal

Trump’s latest leak hunt against The New York Times is deeply personal

Trump’s latest leak hunt against The New York Times is deeply personal
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ARC Guitar teaches the rare craft of building acoustic guitars

ARC Guitar teaches the rare craft of building acoustic guitars

ARC Guitar teaches the rare craft of building acoustic guitars
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Watches of Switzerland held talks over potential takeover offers, sources say

London-listed Watches of Switzerland Group has held talks in recent months over potential offers to take the luxury watch retailer

Watches of Switzerland held talks over potential takeover offers, sources say
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Cuba’s future remains in limbo while Trump’s unpredictable foreign policy offers no clear path forward

Cubans are living in a state of limbo, and it’s not clear that US military intervention would revitalize the Cuban economy.

Cuba’s future remains in limbo while Trump’s unpredictable foreign policy offers no clear path forward
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For nearly 250 years, the US has had eyes on Latin America – but interventions then looked rather different

Now as then, the US supported forces that wanted to change the political situation in Venezuela.

For nearly 250 years, the US has had eyes on Latin America – but interventions then looked rather different
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Meta scraps AI image feature days after launch following privacy backlash

(This July 10 story has been repeated with no changes to the text.)

Meta scraps AI image feature days after launch following privacy backlash
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'No way out': Survivors describe deadly Bangkok bar inferno

A survivor of the fire at a Bangkok bar that killed at least 27 people on Sunday night described escaping the blaze by seconds after she stepped out for

'No way out': Survivors describe deadly Bangkok bar inferno
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A T. rex found in South Dakota could smash auction records — and possibly disappear forever

A T. rex found in South Dakota could smash auction records — and possibly disappear forever

A T. rex found in South Dakota could smash auction records — and possibly disappear forever
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VFW cartoon showing veterans facing a firing squad sparks calls for an investigation

VFW cartoon showing veterans facing a firing squad sparks calls for an investigation

VFW cartoon showing veterans facing a firing squad sparks calls for an investigation
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Sam Neill, star of ‘Jurassic Park,’ has died, family says

Sam Neill, star of ‘Jurassic Park,’ has died, family says

Sam Neill, star of ‘Jurassic Park,’ has died, family says
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Support for Israel isn't a high priority for younger Jewish Americans, an AP-NORC poll finds

A new AP-NORC poll finds that support for Israel is a key component of the religious identity of many Jewish adults ages 45 and older in the United States, but younger Jewish adults are more likely to prioritize other forms of connection, like celebrating Jewish holidays

Support for Israel isn't a high priority for younger Jewish Americans, an AP-NORC poll finds
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New Zealand actor Sam Neill dies aged 78

New Zealand actor Sam Neill died suddenly on Monday aged 78 after recovering from cancer, his family said in a statement on Monday.

New Zealand actor Sam Neill dies aged 78
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Sam Neill, Jurassic Park star, dies at 78

Sam Neill, the New Zealand actor best known for playing paleontologist Dr Alan Grant in dinosaur blockbuster "Jurassic Park" and whose career included

Sam Neill, Jurassic Park star, dies at 78
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Reaction to the death of New Zealand actor Sam Neill at 78

New Zealand actor Sam Neill died suddenly on Monday aged 78 after recovering from cancer, his family said in a statement on Monday.

Reaction to the death of New Zealand actor Sam Neill at 78
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Ryan Blaney wins 3-wide battle on final lap of overtime in NASCAR Cup race in Atlanta

Ryan Blaney emerged from a three-wide battle on the final lap of overtime to cap a dominant victory in the weather-delayed NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta

Ryan Blaney wins 3-wide battle on final lap of overtime in NASCAR Cup race in Atlanta