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Dog befriends baby giraffe after abandoned in South Africa

Published On: November 23, 2019 03:10 PM NPT By: Associated Press

A dog in South Africa has befriended a baby giraffe that was abandoned at birth, rescued and taken to a local orphanage.

Lily Tomlin is sorry she agreed to end ‘Grace and Frankie’

Published On: November 23, 2019 12:24 PM NPT By: Associated Press

Regrets? Lily Tomlin has at least one: Her decision to end her Netflix sitcom “Grace and Frankie,” which co-stars Jane Fonda.

Scooter Braun breaks his silence on his Taylor Swift battle

Published On: November 23, 2019 12:04 PM NPT By: Associated Press

Music manager Scooter Braun has broken his silence regarding his public beef with Taylor Swift, who has called Braun out since she discovered he owned her master recordings.

‘Uncut Gems,’ ‘The Lighthouse’ top Spirit Awards nominations

Published On: November 22, 2019 09:57 PM NPT By: Associated Press

Josh and Benny Safdie’s Diamond District crime film “Uncut Gems” and Robert Eggers’ fever-dream period tale “The Lighthouse” led the 35th annual Film Independent Spirit Awards with five nods each, in nominations announced Thursday in Los Angeles.

Bacteria-infected mosquitoes take bite out of deadly dengue

Published On: November 22, 2019 08:54 PM NPT By: Associated Press

They still bite, but new research shows lab-grown mosquitoes are fighting dangerous dengue fever that they normally would spread.

TV comedy greats take a bow, make ’em laugh at ceremony

Published On: November 22, 2019 06:33 PM NPT By: Associated Press

“There’s nothing I believe more than this, that laughter adds time to one’s life,” Norman Lear told an audience gathered to honor him and other four other television comedy greats.

China’s Xi says Beijing wants trade deal, can ‘fight back’

Published On: November 22, 2019 02:16 PM NPT By: Associated Press

BEIJING,  Nov 22: Chinese President Xi Jinping said Friday that Beijing wants to work for a trade deal with the United States but is not afraid to “fight back.”

Sculptor crafting first women’s statue for Central Park

Published On: November 22, 2019 09:57 AM NPT By: Associated Press

A sculptor known for trying to redress history through her art is creating the first statue of real-life women for New York’s Central Park, where the only females so honored until now have been fictional characters.

Anna and Elsa face risky journey in 'Frozen 2'

Published On: November 21, 2019 04:25 PM NPT By: Associated Press

In the sequel to Walt Disney Co’s 2013 hit animated musical “Frozen,” sisters Anna and Elsa find themselves drawn far outside their icy kingdom of Arendelle.

From Lizzo to Lil Nas, new kids on the block rule Grammys

Published On: November 21, 2019 12:27 PM NPT By: Associated Press

Genre-mashing, bold and chart-topping new artists have caught the attention of the Recording Academy, as Lizzo, Billie Eilish and Lil Nas X lead in nominations at the 2020 Grammy Awards.

Grammys announce nominees, contenders include Taylor Swift

Published On: November 21, 2019 09:24 AM NPT By: Associated Press

The Grammys have announced the first nominees for its 2020 show, and contenders include Beyoncé and Taylor Swift.

Last campus protesters hold out as Hong Kong schools reopen

Published On: November 20, 2019 02:44 PM NPT By: Associated Press

HONG KONG, Nov  20 :  Hong Kong schools reopened Wednesday after a six-day shutdown but students and commuters faced transit disruptions as the last protesters remained holed up on a university campus.

AMA calls for total ban on all e-cigarette, vaping products

Published On: November 20, 2019 12:32 PM NPT By: Associated Press

The American Medical Association on Tuesday called for an immediate ban on all electronic cigarettes and vaping devices.

Amnesty: At least 106 dead in protests, which Iran disputes

Published On: November 20, 2019 11:57 AM NPT By: Associated Press

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Nov 20: Days of protests over rising fuel prices and a subsequent government crackdown have killed at least 106 people across Iran, Amnesty International said Tuesday, adding that the real figure may be much higher.

'The Crown' peddles subversive republican message, says royal historian

Published On: November 20, 2019 09:59 AM NPT By: Associated Press

Television series “The Crown” might have won millions of fans across the globe with its dramatization of the life and reign of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth but one royal historian has accused it of peddling a subversive republican message.

All-time ‘Jeopardy!’ champs to vie for share of $1.5 million

Published On: November 20, 2019 08:54 AM NPT By: Associated Press

The three top money winners in “Jeopardy!” history will vie for a share of $1.5 million in January.

Doobie Brothers unite with Michael McDonald for tour

Published On: November 20, 2019 07:56 AM NPT By: Associated Press

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees The Doobie Brothers are joining with singer and songwriter Michael McDonald for a 50th anniversary tour next year.

Michelle Obama signs ‘Becoming’ copies on book’s anniversary

Published On: November 19, 2019 09:00 PM NPT By: Associated Press

Michelle Obama marked one year since publication of her best-selling memoir at a book signing in the nation’s capital Monday. “It’s so good to meet you,” the former first lady told patrons as she signed copies of “Becoming” at a Washington, D.C., bookstore.

Lawsuits by Michael Jackson accusers likely to be restored

Published On: November 19, 2019 08:24 PM NPT By: Associated Press

A California appeals court appeared strongly inclined Monday to give new life to lawsuits filed by two men who accuse Michael Jackson of repeatedly molesting them when they were boys.

Like her parents, Blue Ivy now an award-winning songwriter

Published On: November 19, 2019 07:21 PM NPT By: Associated Press

At just 7, Blue Ivy Carter is an award-winning songwriter. Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s daughter won the Ashford & Simpson Songwriter’s Award at Sunday’s Soul Train Awards for co-writing her mom’s hit ‘Brown Skin Girl,’ a song celebrating dark- and brown-skinned women.