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Brad Pitt goes deep into space, masculinity in ‘Ad Astra’

Published On: August 30, 2019 01:03 PM NPT By: Associated Press

“Ad Astra” looks and sounds like a space epic with a movie star lead in Brad Pitt, but there’s a lot more going on beneath the surface.

India seeks to portray sense of calm in locked-down Kashmir

Published On: August 29, 2019 08:30 PM NPT By: Associated Press

NEW DELHI, Aug 29: Just before midnight on the eve of the biggest political change in Indian-administered Kashmir in decades, authorities shut down internet access, mobile and landline phones and cable TV in the disputed region home to 12.5 million people.

US proposing easing rules on climate-changing oil emissions

Published On: August 29, 2019 07:15 PM NPT By: Associated Press

WASHINGTON, Aug 29: Oil and gas companies could face far looser oversight of emissions of potent climate-changing methane gas under a proposal expected from the Trump administration as soon as Thursday, oil industry and environmental groups said.

Scarlett Johansson says ‘Marriage Story’ felt fated

Published On: August 29, 2019 07:11 PM NPT By: Associated Press

Scarlett Johansson says she was going through a divorce when director Noah Baumbach approached her for his divorce drama “Marriage Story.”

At last: The US arrives in China for the World Cup

Published On: August 29, 2019 04:52 PM NPT By: Associated Press

SHANGHAI, Aug 29: After a month of practice and years of planning, the U.S. men’s basketball team has arrived at the World Cup.

Hurricane heads for Florida after brushing Caribbean islands

Published On: August 29, 2019 02:10 PM NPT By: Associated Press

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO, Aug 29: Hurricane Dorian moved out over open waters early Thursday after doing limited damage in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, though forecasters warned it was gaining strength and probably would grow into a dangerous storm while heading toward the northern Bahamas and Florida’s east coast.

Iran says no talks with US unless it lifts sanctions

Published On: August 29, 2019 12:10 PM NPT By: Associated Press

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, Aug 29: Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif says Iran’s supreme leader will not meet President Donald Trump unless Washington halts its “economic terrorism” that has hurt ordinary Iranians.

Leslie Jones exiting ‘SNL,’ Kate McKinnon back next season

Published On: August 29, 2019 10:13 AM NPT By: Associated Press

“Saturday Night Live” cast member Leslie Jones is leaving the NBC show after five seasons, while Kate McKinnon is sticking around.

Epstein accuser says Prince Andrew should ‘come clean’

Published On: August 29, 2019 09:10 AM NPT By: Associated Press

An alleged victim of Jeffrey Epstein who claims she was also sent to London and elsewhere for sex with Britain’s Prince Andrew has challenged the British royal to speak up, saying: “He knows exactly what he’s done and I hope he comes clean about it.”

Beyoncé’s music director on Emmy nod : ‘It feels good’

Published On: August 29, 2019 08:06 AM NPT By: Associated Press

In true Beyoncé fashion, when her music director learned he earned his first-ever Emmy nomination for his work on the pioneering project,

Netflix to give ‘The Irishman’ exclusive theatrical release

Published On: August 28, 2019 08:46 PM NPT By: Associated Press

Netflix will give “The Irishman” an exclusive theatrical release for about four weeks, providing theaters most of November to play Martin Scorsese’s big-budget crime epic before it lands on the streaming service.

TV viewership down, social media up for VMSs

Published On: August 28, 2019 08:25 PM NPT By: Associated Press

If Taylor Swift, Missy Elliot and a 1990s rap reunion couldn’t halt the shrinkage of MTV’s television audience for its Video Music Awards, perhaps nothing can.

23 killed in attack on bar in southern Mexico

Published On: August 28, 2019 06:45 PM NPT By: Associated Press

MEXICO CITY, Aug 28: An attack on a bar in Mexico’s Gulf coast city of Coatzacoalcos killed 23 people and injured 13 late Tuesday.

Painter-caste Nepal couple tries saving dying art

Published On: August 28, 2019 04:50 PM NPT By: Associated Press

KATHMANDU, Aug 28: Chitrakar families in the Nepalese capital of Kathmandu were renowned traditional painters and sculptors who depicted gods and goddesses on temples, masks of Hindu deities and posters for various religious celebrations.

Respiratory ailments rise in Brazil as Amazon fires rage

Published On: August 28, 2019 04:00 PM NPT By: Associated Press

PORTO VELHO, BRAZIL, Aug 28: Lingering smoke in the Amazon caused concern Tuesday among Brazilians who say that respiratory problems — particularly among children and the elderly — have increased as fires in the region rage.

Tech firms struggle to police content while avoiding bias

Published On: August 28, 2019 03:30 PM NPT By: Associated Press

WASHINGTON, Aug 28: Take the post down. Put it back up. Stop policing speech. Start silencing extremists.

Toyota, Suzuki partnering in self-driving car technology

Published On: August 28, 2019 02:52 PM NPT By: Associated Press

TOKYO, Aug 28: Japan’s top automaker, Toyota, and smaller rival Suzuki have announced they are partnering in the development of self-driving car technology, as manufacturers around the world grapple with innovations in the industry.

Ferry fire kills 3 in southern Philippines; 245 rescued

Published On: August 28, 2019 12:49 PM NPT By: Associated Press

MANILA, Aug 28: At least three people were killed and 245 others were rescued after a fire engulfed a ferry in the southern Philippines overnight, the coast guard said Wednesday.

Reeves wins Republican nomination for Mississippi governor

Published On: August 28, 2019 09:30 AM NPT By: Associated Press

JACKSON, Miss. Aug 28: Mississippi second-term Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves won the Republican nomination for governor Tuesday, setting up a November general election showdown with Democrat Jim Hood, the state’s four-term attorney general.

G-7 summit achievement: Trump declares, ‘We got along great’

Published On: August 27, 2019 06:15 PM NPT By: Associated Press

BIARRITZ, FRANCE, Aug 27: Never mind his differences with world leaders on China, trade, Russia, Iran and more. President Donald Trump’s takeaway message from the Group of Seven summit in France was “unity.” In fact, “flawless” unity.