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Biden dispatching Sullivan to Tokyo for talks with Japan, Philippines, South Korea officials
President Joe Biden is dispatching White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan to Tokyo this week for talks with his counterparts from Japan, Philippines and South Korea.
Golden Globes journalist group to be dissolved
The scandal-hit association of foreign journalists that created the Golden Globes will be wound down as the Hollywood award show is formally purchased by private investors including US billionaire Todd Boehly, it was announced on June 11.
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Pixar returns with immigrant fable 'Elemental'
Pixar is seeking to rediscover its box office fortunes with timely immigrant fable "Elemental," the animation studio's first totally original new film to hit theaters since the start of the pandemic.
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France's ballet star on giving up the American dream
He conquered the New York stage, married a Hollywood star and directed a daring new film version of "Carmen." But Benjamin Millepied says he had to give up the American dream to return to France.
Millepied is best-known to tabloid gossip fans as the husband of actress Natalie Portman, whom he met while working as choreographer on the Oscar-winning film "Black Swan."
Prince Harry laments ‘press invasion’ in court appearance
Prince Harry on June 6 testified he had suffered lifelong "press invasion" and that some media had blood on their hands, as he became the first British royal in more than 100 years to give evidence in court.
Apple unveils Vision Pro, its $3,500 headset
Apple on June 5 unveiled its first mixed reality headset, challenging Facebook-owner Meta in a market that has yet to tempt users beyond video gamers and tech geeks.
The release was the most significant product launch by the iPhone maker since it unveiled the Apple Watch in 2015.
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Biden-McCarthy debt ceiling deal now goes to Senate
Veering away from a default crisis, the House overwhelmingly approved a debt ceiling and budget cuts package, sending the deal that President Joe Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy negotiated to the Senate for swift passage in a matter of days, before a fast-approaching deadline.
Judge to dismiss ‘Romeo & Juliet’ stars’ lawsuit over 1968 film
A Los Angeles County judge on May 25 said she will dismiss a lawsuit that the stars of 1968's "Romeo and Juliet" filed over the film's nude scene, finding that their depiction could not be considered child pornography and they filed their claim too late.
FBI releases documents on Attempted Assassinations against Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II faced potential assassination threats during a 1983 visit to the United States, according to newly released FBI documents reported by the BBC on Friday
After the monarch's death last September, the Federal Bureau of Investigation released files related to the late queen's travels to the United States.
Astronomers puzzled by ‘largest’ ever cosmic explosion
Astronomers said on May 12 they have identified the "largest" cosmic explosion ever observed, a fireball 100 times the size of our Solar System that suddenly began blazing in the distant universe more than three years ago.