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The true story behind the multi-Oscar-winning film Saving Private Ryan
History 1 hour ago
The 82nd Airborne Division of the US Army shared the story of four brothers who fought in World War II and became the inspiration behind the film, Saving Private Ryan.
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How a YouTuber convention descended into 'unexpected' chaos
Pop culture Yesterday
On Friday, thousands of people showed up to YouTube star Tana Mongeau's first-ever fan convention, TanaCon, hoping to meet digital creators like Shane Dawson and Gabbie Hanna. While some were lucky enough to get inside of the venue, thousands were left waiting in the heat for hours before capacity and safety issues forced the entire event to temporarily shut down.
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Beyoncé's moves in the Carters' recent music video spark a new challenge
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Fans have been recreating Beyoncé's moment in front of The Winged Victory of Samothrace as she was inside The Louvre in Paris.
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Jogger detained for two weeks after accidentally crossing US border from Canada
Canada news Yesterday
A French citizen visiting Canada was jogging on a beach in British Columbia when she accidentally crossed the US border into Washington state. The 19-year-old was detained and driven 200 kilometres (125 miles) to a Department of Homeland Security facility. She was released after two weeks.
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Strange lump moving across woman's face turns out to be a parasite
Health Yesterday
According to the New England Journal of Medicine, a woman went to her doctor after noticing a "two-week history of nodules that moved around her face." The doctor found that she was hosting a parasite typically spread by mosquitoes. When it was removed, she recovered.
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Ohio police officer fired for detaining daughter's boyfriend without cause
US news Yesterday
An internal investigation supported by dash cam footage found that former patrolman John Kovach abused his authority by conducting a traffic stop on his daughter’s boyfriend without cause.
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What it's like to enter the aftermath of a volcano and its lava flows
Personal story 4 hours ago
@charliecapen went beyond the barricades separating residents from Kilauea’s lava flows and documented his journey.
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NYPD searching for suspects who beat and fatally stabbed teen outside bodega
US news Yesterday
Lesandro “Junior” Guzman-Feliz was pulled from a market, beaten and stabbed late Wednesday night in the Bronx. He was able to make it to a hospital but died shortly after. Police released video of the suspects in the hopes of finding them.
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Pantera drummer and co-founder Vinnie Paul has died at age 54, Billboard confirms
In memoriam 3 hours ago
According to Billboard, a family representative confirmed the passing of Vincent Paul Abbott aka Vinnie Paul. Paul founded legendary metal band Pantera with his brother "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott who died in 2004. Fans and friends are mourning the loss.
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Protesters take over parts of greater Pittsburgh in response to the death of Antwon Rose
Social action 4 hours ago
Antwon Rose, 17, was shot and killed by an East Pittsburgh police officer. Rose began to run after being pulled over but was shot in the back. He was unarmed. Following his death, activists marched on city highways, bridges and outside the Pittsburgh Pirates stadium during Friday night's game.
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China just handed the world a 111-million-ton trash problem
China has imported 106 million tons of trash worth $57.6 billion since 1992. So when it announced that it finally had enough of everybody else's junk, governments the world over knew they had a problem. They just didn’t know exactly how large it was.
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Netflix fires its PR chief for reportedly using a racial slur during a meeting
US news Yesterday
In an exclusive report from The Hollywood Reporter, Netflix has parted ways with its long-time communications chief Jonathan Friedland after employees reported that he dropped the N-word in a meeting.
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How Johnny Depp became the subject of a 'brutal' Rolling Stone piece
Celebrity Yesterday
During a Rolling Stone interview at his London home, Depp, who by his own account has lost $650 million of his fortune, bragged about spending money on vintage wines and joked about Harvey Weinstein. According to reports, Depp's lawyer approached the magazine, hoping it would produce a flattering profile. Instead, the profile compared him to the late Marlon Brando.
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A look at the cast for Quentin Tarantino's Manson Family movie
Movies Yesterday
Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood will focus on the Manson Family murders of the late 60s. The film features an A-list roster of Tarantino regulars and first-timers, though some are calling out the lack of diversity in the cast.
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Some clever editing lets Skip Bayless debate Skip Bayless
NFL Yesterday
Does Skip Bayless believe Aaron Rodgers is elite or not? The answer seems to depend on his mood.
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Family says Honduran girl on Time cover wasn't separated from her mother
US news Yesterday
After Time magazine seized on an image of a Honduran child who became a symbol of Trump's "zero-tolerance" policy that led to family separations at the Mexican border, some fact-checked the magazine's claims. Getty photographer John Moore also weighed in.
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Alcohol-infused push-pops look tantalizing but they'll set you back some serious cash
Food Yesterday
Buzz Pop Cocktails got plenty of attention by converting adult beverages into creamy desserts, but there's always a price for innovation.
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Anthony Bourdain did not have narcotics in his system when he died, French officials say
US news Yesterday
Two weeks after Anthony Bourdain's death, a French prosecutor told The New York Times that the beloved television personality and chef had not tested positive for drugs. Bourdain had only been taking a non-narcotic medicine in a "therapeutic dose" at the time of his death, the report said.
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Why Shaqiri and Xhaka celebrated with a 'double eagle' gesture against Serbia
World Cup Yesterday
Both players celebrated their goals against Serbia with a nod to their Kosovar-Albanian heritage. But the move was not without controversy.
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Lakers reportedly pass on adding LiAngelo Ball to their summer league team
NBA Yesterday
Despite speculation, the brother of Lakers star Lonzo Ball won’t be joining LA’s summer league team, according to multiple reports. The middle Ball brother, who went undrafted at the NBA Draft, was supposed to play for UCLA, but left the school after getting suspended in China for a shoplifting incident.
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