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House votes against the Iran nuclear deal
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Serena Williams’ grand slam hopes crushed at U.S. Open
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Hillary Clinton’s explanations of her email saga
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The Pope wants to hear your best joke
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10 shootings in 11 days along stretch of Phoenix highway
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James Blake tackled by NYPD
Former tennis star James Blake says he was tackled and cuffed by NYPD officers while heading to the U.S. Open.… MORE
J.K. Rowling says you’ve been pronouncing ‘Voldemort’ wrong
Harry Potter author J.K .Rowling revealed the correct pronunciation of ‘Voldemort’ in a tweet to her followers.… MORE
Weatherman nails town’s super long name
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Apple unveils upgraded devices
No new devices but Apple unveils several upgrades. CNN’s Maggie Lake talks to Gene Munster, Senior Research Analyst for Piper Jaffray.… MORE
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Ghost Scores Their Initial No. 1 Album On Billboard 200 With ‘Skeletá,’ First Hard Rock Album To Top Chart In Over Four Years
Ghost reaches the top of the Billboard 200 albums chart for the first time in their career, as the Swedish hard rock band’s new record, Skeletá, debuts at No. 1 this week. Skeletá is the first hard rock album to lead the Billboard 200 in over four years (since AC/DC’s Power Up in 2020), and…
Lisa Says New Blackpink Album Is Coming Soon, Collaborates With Maroon 5
In a new interview with Variety, Blackpink’s Lisa confirmed that a new album from the K-pop girl group is on the horizon. “We were in the studio a few days ago,” Lisa told the outlet on Saturday (May 3). “We’re all so super excited to get back together and go on tour.” Blackpink’s upcoming world…
Beyoncé Sent Cease-And-Desist Letter Over Sphere Footage Featuring In ‘Cowboy Carter’ Tour
The owner of the Sphere has issued a cease-and-desist letter to Beyoncé regarding footage of the singer picking up a version of the iconic Las Vegas venue that is shown during her current Cowboy Carter Tour. “Beyoncé — many orders of magnitude larger than the Sphere venue — leans over, picks up the venue, and…
Boygenius’ Julien Baker “Taking Time To Focus On Her Health,” Cancels Tour With Torres
On Sunday (May 4), Julien Baker and Torres announced that they have canceled all remaining dates on their ‘Send A Prayer My Way’ tour. “Due to recent events, Julien Baker is prioritizing her well-being and taking time to focus on her health,” reads a statement on Baker’s Instagram. “Therefore, the Julien Baker & Torres ‘Send…