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On the picket lines with Hollywood's actors and writers, from LA to New York

On the picket lines with Hollywood's actors and writers, from LA to New York

LOS ANGELES (AP) — It's a “Strike Girl Summer.” So read a picket sign as the sidewalks of Hollywood and midtown Manhattan teemed with actors on Day 1 of their strike, protesting alongside the writers who have been at it since May.
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Editorial cartoonists' firings point to steady decline of opinion pages in newspapers

Editorial cartoonists' firings point to steady decline of opinion pages in newspapers

NEW YORK (AP) — Even during a year of sobering economic news for media companies, the layoffs of three Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonists on a single day hit like a gut punch.
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‘Mission: Impossible’ debuts with $80M over five days, igniting box office but missing expectations

‘Mission: Impossible’ debuts with $80M over five days, igniting box office but missing expectations

NEW YORK (AP) — After a globe-trotting publicity blitz by star Tom Cruise, “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” launched with a franchise-best $80 million over five days, though it came in shy of industry expectations with a $56.
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Actor, singer and style icon Jane Birkin dies in Paris at age 76

Actor, singer and style icon Jane Birkin dies in Paris at age 76

PARIS (AP) — Actor and singer Jane Birkin, who made France her home and charmed the country with her English grace, natural style and social activism, has died at age 76.
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Efforts to deceive are a top concern among state election officials heading into 2024

Efforts to deceive are a top concern among state election officials heading into 2024

WASHINGTON (AP) — Efforts to deceive the public about voting and elections remain a top concern for state election officials as they dig into preparations for the 2024 election.
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Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — National security adviser Jake Sullivan; former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, a Republican presidential candidate. __ NBC’s “Meet the Press” — Jake Sullivan; Sens. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill.
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Hollywood strikes bring uncertainty to local businesses as TIFF nears

Hollywood strikes bring uncertainty to local businesses as TIFF nears

TORONTO — The Toronto International Film Festival is still more than a month away, but a pair of U.S. entertainment worker strikes have Hollywood North worried the annual event won't offer the usual boost for local businesses.
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Woman arrested on drug charges in death of Robert De Niro's grandson, official says

Woman arrested on drug charges in death of Robert De Niro's grandson, official says

NEW YORK (AP) — A 20-year-old woman has been arrested on federal narcotics charges and is accused of selling the drugs that led to the death of actor Robert De Niro’s 19-year-old grandson, a law enforcement official said Friday.
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'Come From Away' halts Newfoundland performances after illness among cast and crew

'Come From Away' halts Newfoundland performances after illness among cast and crew

GANDER, N.L. — A sold-out musical that is attracting people from across North America to the small town of Gander, N.L., has been forced to cancel performances this week because of illness among the cast and crew.
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Disney asks a judge to toss a lawsuit from board of DeSantis appointees

Disney asks a judge to toss a lawsuit from board of DeSantis appointees

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Disney asked a Florida judge on Friday to toss out a lawsuit against the company’s efforts to neutralize a takeover of Disney World’s governing district by Gov. Ron DeSantis and his appointees.
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