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Actor Julian McMahon from 'Fantastic Four' movies dies at 56
He also played Dr. Christian Troy in the television show “Nip/Tuck.”
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Washington's Russian Embassy 'Spy House' gets new owner, but its history likely to remain a mystery
The well-known mystery, or legend, surrounding the home is the FBI occupied it from 1990 to 2013 and installed cameras and listening devices to spy on the embassy.
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Hot dog eating contest legend downs 70.5 franks to reclaim title
The repeat victor returns to reclaim in his title in Nathan’s annual Hot Dog Eating Contest, an Independence Day tradition.
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MLB leader says Trump's support of Pete Rose contributed to decision to let bans end with death
The league ruled last month that there should be a lifetime ban on players who commit serious enough offenses rather than a permanent one, because players who have died no longer pose a threat to the integrity of the sport.
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Culture, sports and business worlds all dialing back support of 'Pride Month'
Has "Woke" worn out its welcome? After President Trump's 2024 election, wokeness across industries has started to wane. As such, companies are scaling down or eliminating public and financial support of Pride Month-related activities and initiatives.
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New York Knicks unexpectedly fire coach Tom Thibodeau after losing in third round of playoffs
The Knicks made the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in 25 years last month, before losing to the Pacers in a 6-game series.
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Emmy award-winning MASH star Loretta Swit dies at 87
She was most known for her role as Major Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan on "MASH," which won her two Emmys and 10 nominations. The show ran from September 1972 to February 1983.
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Calif opens track-and-field high school finals to more girls while allowing a male to compete
President Trump threatened to withhold federal funds from California if the governor and fellow Democrats in the state continue to defy his executive order banning males from playing in women's sports.
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Rock star Rick Derringer of 'The McCoys' dies at age 77
The spokesman did not reveal a cause of death, but said Derringer's wife and former bandmate Jenda Derringer was with him at the time of his death in Ormond Beach, Florida.
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Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson dies at age 79
Phil Robertson starred on "Duck Dynasty" from 2012 to 2017, and also founded the Duck Commander company.
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Alex Palou becomes first Spanish driver to win Indianapolis 500
Sunday was the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500.
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Female softball player injured by male pitcher sues Minnesota to keep males out of her games
Olympic Peninsula school district bucks Washington state athletics, superintendent of public instruction with sex-eligibility policy, drawing threat from ACLU
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Billy Joel cancels U.S. tour dates over brain condition diagnosis, treatment
"This condition has been exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision and balance," according to a statement on Billy Joel's social media accounts.