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Hollywood pushes OpenAI for consent

Figures from the entertainment industry — including the late Fred Rogers, Tupac Shakur, and Robin Williams — have been digitally recreated using OpenAI

The latest version of OpenAI's Sora can quickly turn text prompts and simple images into studio quality videos, which left the entertainment industry deeply uneasy.

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9th Circuit rules that National Guard can deploy to Portland

Federal enforcement officers stand guard near a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Portland, Ore., Monday, Oct. 6, 2025.

The appeals court overturned the ruling of a lower court judge in Oregon, and clears the way for President Trump to deploy the National Guard to Portland.

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This isn't the Louvre's first high-profile heist. Here's a history of earlier thefts

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Masked thieves stole priceless jewels from the Louvre on Sunday morning. The Paris museum has suffered a string of successful art heists, dating back to the theft of the Mona Lisa in 1911.

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Trump's fake video featured 'Danger Zone.' Musician Kenny Loggins wants it scrubbed

Singer-songwriter Kenny Loggins, speaking at the NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) convention in Anaheim, Calif. in June 2022.

The "Danger Zone" singer is asking for his performance to be deleted from a fake "King Trump" video that the president posted to Truth Social on Saturday.

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Cannabis works better than opioids for back pain, in two European studies

Many people try cannabis for back pain. Now new studies from Europe show it may be an effective option.

Millions of Americans use weed to treat chronic pain, but there's little high quality research on whether it works. New findings suggest it can be effective for low back pain, on par with opioids.

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Gaza ceasefire deal violated. And, shutdown enters day 20 with no end in sight

Smoke billows following an Israeli strike that targeted a building in the Bureij camp for Palestinian refugees in the central Gaza Strip on Oct. 19. Gaza

Israel and Hamas say they are committed to the ceasefire after clashes over the weekend. And, lawmakers not feeling the pressures of the government shutdown.

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Tariffs on Indian goods make Diwali celebrations in U.S. more expensive this year

Diwali, the festival of lights, will be celebrated around the world Monday, but steep tariffs on Indian goods made preparing for the holiday more costly for people living in the U.S.

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Can collagen supplements improve your skin? Here's what the research shows

Collagen is the most abundant protein in our bodies. It helps keep our skin firm and elastic. But as we age, the amount and quality of that collagen declines. And some people turn to supplements.

With age comes wisdom. And wrinkles. And joint pain. In wellness circles, the buzz is that collagen supplements can help with all these concerns. But are these claims something you should swallow?

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As deadline for Trump's colleges compact looms, schools signal dissent

Secretary of Education Linda McMahon testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on May 21. The Trump administration wants schools to sign a "compact" in exchange for priority access to federal grants.

Of the original nine schools that received the Trump administration's Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education, the majority have indicated they are not planning on signing.

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Centrist Rodrigo Paz wins Bolivia's presidential runoff, topping right-wing rival

Presidential candidate Rodrigo Paz waves to supporters after preliminary results showed him leading in the presidential runoff election in La Paz, Bolivia on Sunday.

Centrist senator Rodrigo Paz won Bolivia's presidency with 54% of the vote, ending 20 years of rule by the Movement Toward Socialism party amid economic turmoil.

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Trump announces tariffs and an end to U.S. aid to Colombia amid clash over drug trade

Supporters of Colombian President Gustavo Petro display a Palestinian flag as he addresses a rally in Ibague, Colombia, Oct. 3, 2025.

The U.S. will slash assistance to Colombia and enact tariffs on its exports because the country's leader, Gustavo Petro, "does nothing to stop" drug production, President Donald Trump said Sunday.

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Sam Rivers, bassist and founding member of Limp Bizkit, dies aged 48

Sam Rivers of Limp Bizkit performs onstage at KROQ Weenie Roast & Luau at Doheny State Beach in Dana Point, Calif. on June 08, 2019.

"Sam Rivers wasn't just our bass player — he was pure magic. The pulse beneath every song, the calm in the chaos, the soul in the sound," Limp Bizkit said in a social media post Saturday.

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Israel and Hamas accuse each other of breaching fragile ceasefire in Gaza

Hamas members search underground for the bodies of Israeli hostages in Khan Younis, in southern Gaza, on Sunday. Also on Sunday, Israel said it traded attacks with Hamas in the Rafah area, threatening the fragile ceasefire.

The Israel Defense Forces said Sunday it responded after "terrorists" attacked troops operating in the Rafah area with gunfire and an anti-tank missile. Hamas said it was unaware of the clashes.

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Masked thieves steal 'priceless' jewels from the Louvre museum

A basket lift used by thieves is seen at the Louvre museum on Sunday in Paris.

France's Interior Minister, Laurent Nuñez, called the heist "a major, highly organized operation" that lasted just seven minutes. Authorities were still drawing up the value of the stolen items.

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ICE tried to send one immigrant to a country he never lived. Then he lawyered up.

Roman Surovtsev and Samantha Surovtsev are seen in a photo from August 2024.

Roman Surovtsev is like many others who were detained at their regularly scheduled ICE check-ins. What makes his case different is that his wife has marshalled a team of lawyers on his behalf.

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Grab the goggles. Pickleball eye injuries are on the rise

A hand holds a paddle against a clear blue sky, preparing to hit a yellow pickleball. The scene suggests a bright and sunny day, with the pickleball clearly in motion.

Safety precautions haven't caught up with enthusiasm for the sport. Researchers call for a new push for eye-ware.

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3 takeaways from the second No Kings day of nationwide protests

People protest in Washington, D.C. as part of the

Organizers said some 2,600 protests were planned in the U.S. on Saturday. The protests were largely peaceful, as demonstrators united in their stated aim to safeguard the country's democratic values.

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Photos: Scenes from the No Kings Protests

Legacee Medina of Macon, Ga. leads chanting at a No Kings rally between an elementary school and pickleball courts in Macon on October 18, 2025. The rally moved from its earlier location downtown to stay out of the way of a planned Hispanic festival.

People gathered for pro-democracy protests across the country today.

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2 survivors of suspected drug vessel will be sent to home countries, Trump says

President Trump speaks to reporters after arriving on Air Force One, Friday, at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Fla.

The two survivors of an American military strike on a suspected drug-carrying vessel in the Caribbean will be sent to Ecuador and Colombia, their home countries, President Trump said.

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These voters want to overturn Missouri's new gerrymandered congressional map

Thousands gather to protest the Missouri legislature

A Missouri group is working to overturn the map that gives the state one more Republican seat in Congress. If they get enough signatures, the map cannot take effect unless Missourians approve them.

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Opinion: Susan Stamberg gave NPR its voice

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NPR has lost a singular, distinctive radio journalist: Susan Stamberg, who died Thursday. She was the first woman to host a national news broadcast and set the tone, pace, and scope of the network.

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Why are so many rich Americans investing in British soccer teams?

Wrexham co-owners Ryan Reynolds (from right), his wife Blake Lively and Rob McElhenney pose with fans before the English League One soccer match between Wrexham and Charlton Athletic at the Racecourse ground in Wrexham, Wales, on April 26, 2025.

American millionaires and celebrities are buying up British soccer teams in record numbers.

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Why more parents are riding cargo bikes, skipping the minivan

Lelac Almagor waits as her kids get ready for the ride to school. Her cargo bike is technically a trike, with two wheels in front for more stability.

Many parents are now are forgoing minivans for greener alternatives: cargo bikes. They have been around for decades, but the advent of the electric bike motor has made them much more popular.

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A caregiver's survival guide: Advice from people who've been there

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Family caregivers offer their wit, wisdom and survival tips for the hardest unpaid job in America.

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No Kings protests: What to expect at Saturday's marches around the country

Protesters carry a banner representing the preamble to the U.S. Constitution in downtown Los Angeles during an anti-Trump No Kings Day demonstration on June 14.

This summer, organizers said more than 5 million people participated in No Kings protests against President Trump. Organizers say they expect an even bigger turnout this time around.

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As they go unpaid, Capitol Police are a daily reminder for lawmakers of shutdown pain

U.S. Capitol Police close an entrance to the Capitol as the federal government continued its shutdown on Oct. 9. Because of the shutdown, officers missed their first full paycheck Oct. 10.

The more than 2,000 officers on the force missed their first full paycheck Oct. 10, leaving them to go without pay at a moment when the officials they protect face growing threats and violence.

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Does the sale of Dominion Voting Systems mean a transformation? Depends who's asking

Dominion Voting Systems ballot-counting machines are lined up at a Torrance County warehouse during a testing of election equipment in Estancia, N.M., on Sept. 29, 2022.

Dominion Voting Systems is at the heart of countless 2020 election conspiracy theories. The company has now been sold, and its new owner has shared contrasting messaging about how much will change.

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After Zelenskyy meeting, Trump calls on Ukraine and Russia to 'stop where they are' and end the war

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President Donald Trump on Friday called on Kyiv and Moscow to "stop where they are" and end their brutal war following a lengthy White House meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

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Shohei Ohtani hits 3 homers and strikes out 10 in Dodgers' clinching 5-1 NLCS win over Brewers

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani throws against the Milwaukee Brewers during the first inning in Game 4 of baseball

Shohei Ohtani propelled the Los Angeles Dodgers back to the World Series with a two-way performance for the ages.

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President Trump commutes the prison sentence of George Santos

George Santos leaves the U.S. Capitol after his fellow members of Congress voted to expel him from the House of Representatives on December 01, 2023. The New York Republican was later sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to range of federal charges, but President Trump has now commuted his sentence.

The disgraced New York Republican was sentenced to more than seven years in prison after pleading guilty to a litany of federal charges, including wire fraud and identity theft.

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