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'Black Panther' sequel scores 2nd biggest debut of 2022

By Lindsey Bahr - AP Film Writer The box office roared back to life with the long-awaited release of "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever." The Marvel sequel earned $180 million in ticket sales from more than 4,396 theaters in the U.S.…

Two aircraft collide, crash during Dallas air show

By LM Otero and Jill Bleed - Associated Press DALLAS (AP) — Two historic military planes collided and crashed to the ground Saturday during a Dallas air show, exploding into a ball of flame and sending plumes of black smoke…

Unmanned, solar-powered US space plane back after 908 days

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — An unmanned U.S. military space plane landed early Saturday after spending a record 908 days in orbit for its sixth mission and conducting science experiments. The solar-powered vehicle, which looks like a miniature space shuttle,…

Kevin Conroy, a defining voice of Batman, dies at 66

By Jake Coyle - AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Kevin Conroy, the prolific voice actor whose gravely delivery on "Batman: The Animated Series" was for many Batman fans the definitive sound of the Caped Crusader, has died at…

Gallagher, watermelon smashing comedian, dies at 76

NEW YORK (AP) — Gallagher, the long-haired, smash-'em-up comedian who left a trail of laughter, anger and shattered watermelons over a decadeslong career, has died at age 76. Craig Marquardo, in a statement identifying himself as Gallagher's "longtime former manager,"…

Trump files lawsuit to avoid Jan. 6 committee subpoena

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump is suing the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to block a subpoena requiring him to testify. Former President Donald Trump takes the stage to speak…

How to win at holiday hosting

JACKSON, Tenn. -- November officially ushers in the holiday season, bringing with it the hustle and bustle we've been missing the past couple of years. Recent surveys reveal most Americans plan…

EXPLAINER: Where does the student loan debt plan stand?

President Joe Biden’s plan to provide millions of borrowers with up to $20,000 apiece in federal student-loan forgiveness has been blocked by a second federal court, leaving millions of borrowers to wonder if they'll get debt relief at all. [caption id="attachment_1235666" align="aligncenter"…

Veterans 'best of America,' VP Harris says in laying wreath

WASHINGTON (AP) — Under gray clouds and pouring rain at Arlington National Cemetery, Vice President Kamala Harris has told the nation’s veterans their work makes America stronger. The event at Arlington National Cemetery Friday came as the Biden administration announced…