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Paris Hilton announces the arrival of a baby daughter, London

Published On: November 25, 2023 02:58 PM NPT By: Associated Press

Paris Hilton had a Thanksgiving surprise to share: a daughter named London.

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4-day truce begins in Israel-Hamas war, sets stage for release of dozens of Gaza-held hostages

Published On: November 24, 2023 01:56 PM NPT By: Associated Press

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip, Nov 24: A four-day truce in the Israel-Hamas war took effect early Friday, setting the stage for the exchange of dozens of hostages held by militants in Gaza in return for Palestinians imprisoned by Israel.

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Babies evacuated from Gaza's Shifa Hospital arrive in Egypt, state-run media say

Published On: November 20, 2023 06:38 PM NPT By: Associated Press

KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip, Nov 20: Egypt’s state-run media say babies evacuated from Gaza’s embattled Shifa Hospital have arrived in Egypt.

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Microsoft hires OpenAI founders to lead AI research team after ChatGPT maker’s shakeup

Published On: November 20, 2023 05:00 PM NPT By: Associated Press

Microsoft announced Monday that it has hired Sam Altman and another co-founder of ChatGPT maker OpenAI after they unexpectedly departed the company days earlier in a corporate shakeup that shocked the artificial intelligence world.

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Shakira to appear in Barcelona court on the first day of her tax fraud trial in Spain

Published On: November 20, 2023 02:39 PM NPT By: Associated Press

BARCELONA, Spain, Nov 20: Global pop star Shakira has been summoned Monday to a Barcelona courthouse to attend the first day of her trial for allegedly defrauding Spanish tax officials of millions of euros.

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At least 30 premature babies evacuated from Gaza’s main hospital, health officials say

Published On: November 19, 2023 06:00 PM NPT By: Associated Press

KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip, Nov 19: At least 30 premature babies were evacuated from Gaza’s main hospital on Sunday and will be transferred to facilities in Egypt, the territory’s Health Ministry said.

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Taylor Swift postpones Rio de Janeiro show, citing record heat a day after fan dies during concert

Published On: November 19, 2023 11:51 AM NPT By: Associated Press

RIO DE JANEIRO, Nov 19: Taylor Swift postponed an Eras Tour concert in Rio de Janeiro Saturday after a 23-year-old fan died during her Friday night show, according to a message posted on the singer’s Instagram.

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In India, 40 workers are trapped in a tunnel for a 7th day as rescuers wait for a new drill

Published On: November 18, 2023 02:00 PM NPT By: Associated Press

LUCKNOW, India, Nov 18: Forty workers were trapped in a collapsed road tunnel in northern India for a seventh day Saturday as rescuers waited for a new machine to drill through the rubble so they could crawl to their freedom.

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Rio’s iconic Christ statue welcomes Taylor Swift with open arms thanks to Swifties and a priest

Published On: November 18, 2023 11:43 AM NPT By: Associated Press

RIO DE JANEIRO, Nov 18: Welcome to Brazil, Taylor Swift, it’s been waiting for you.

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Karol G wins best album at Latin Grammys, with Bizarrap and Shakira also taking home awards

Published On: November 17, 2023 01:26 PM NPT By: Associated Press

SEVILLE, Spain, Nov 17: Karol G, Bizzarap, Shakira and Natalia Lafourcade, won big at the Latin Grammy Awards held Thursday.

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Israeli forces raid Gaza’s largest hospital, where hundreds of patients are stranded by fighting

Published On: November 15, 2023 01:20 PM NPT By: Associated Press

KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip, Nov 15: Israeli forces raided Gaza’s largest hospital early Wednesday, where hundreds of patients, including newborns, have been stranded with dwindling supplies and no electricity, as the army extended its control across Gaza City and the north.

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Why David Cameron is a surprising choice as new UK foreign policy chief after fateful Brexit vote

Published On: November 14, 2023 09:20 AM NPT By: Associated Press

LONDON (AP) — As political comebacks go, former British Prime Minister David Cameron’s return to government as foreign secretary is more dramatic and unexpected than most.

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Millions of Indians set a world record celebrating Diwali as worries about air pollution rise

Published On: November 13, 2023 01:00 PM NPT By: Associated Press

LUCKNOW, India (AP) — Millions of Indians celebrated Diwali on Sunday with a Guinness World Record number of bright earthen oil lamps as concerns about air pollution soared in the South Asian country.

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‘The Marvels’ melts down at the box office, marking a new low for the MCU

Published On: November 13, 2023 12:52 PM NPT By: Associated Press

NEW YORK, Nov 13:  Since 2008’s “Iron Man,” the Marvel machine has been one of the most unstoppable forces in box-office history. Now, though, that aura of invincibility is showing signs of wear and tear. The superhero factory hit a new low with the weekend launch of “The Marvels,” which opened with just $47 million, according to studio estimates Sunday.

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Growing concerns from allies over Israel’s approach to fighting Hamas as civilian casualties mount

Published On: November 11, 2023 04:06 PM NPT By: Associated Press

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel’s prime minister pushed back Saturday against growing calls from Western allies to do more to protect Palestinian civilians, as troops closed in on Gaza’s largest hospital that Israel claims is Hamas’ main command post but still hosts thousands of patients and people seeking shelter.

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Biden and Xi will meet Wednesday for talks on trade, Taiwan and fraught US-China relations

Published On: November 11, 2023 02:00 PM NPT By: Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet Wednesday in California for talks on trade, Taiwan and fraught U.S.-Chinese relations in the first engagement in a year between the leaders of the world’s two biggest economies.

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Israel’s encirclement of Gaza City tightens as top US diplomat arrives to push for humanitarian aid

Published On: November 3, 2023 04:00 PM NPT By: Associated Press

KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel on Friday to press for more humanitarian aid to be allowed into besieged Gaza, while Israeli troops tightened their encirclement of Gaza City, the focus of Israel’s campaign to crush the enclave’s ruling Hamas group.

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Man charged with killing Tupac Shakur in Vegas faces murder arraignment without hiring an attorney

Published On: November 2, 2023 02:59 PM NPT By: Associated Press

LAS VEGAS, Nov 2: The former street gang leader charged with orchestrating the 1996 drive-by killing of Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas is expected to plead not guilty Thursday to murder, amid questions of whether he’ll hire a defense lawyer or a judge appoints a public defender.

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‘Friends’ creators, actors, family mourn Matthew Perry: ‘The One Where Our Hearts Are Broken’

Published On: October 30, 2023 01:27 PM NPT By: Associated Press

Matthew Perry was widely mourned this weekend by friends, co-stars and some very famous fans, including his childhood classmate, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau; his “Friends” mom Morgan Fairchild; and even Adele.

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Israel strikes near Gaza’s largest hospital after accusing Hamas of using it as a base

Published On: October 29, 2023 02:30 PM NPT By: Associated Press

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip, Oct 29: Israeli warplanes carried out airstrikes early Sunday near Gaza’s largest hospital, which is packed with patients and tens of thousands of Palestinians seeking shelter, residents said. Israel has said Gaza’s militant Hamas rulers have a command post under the hospital, without providing much evidence.

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