Tag: Entertainment
US Air Force flight in Mideast uses call sign ‘Pickle Rick’
<p>DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Someone in the U.S. Air Force apparently watches the cartoon “Rick and Morty.”</p>
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Busch celebrates birthday with win at Kansas Speedway
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Kyle Busch celebrated his 36th birthday Sunday by winning a two-lap sprint to the finish at Kansas Speedway, becoming the...
German philosopher Habermas rejects UAE’s Zayed Book Award
<p>BERLIN — The prominent German philosopher Juergen Habermas said Sunday he will not accept a high-priced literary award from the United Arab Emirates, reversing...
Arizona town readies for tourists after ‘Nomadland’ movie
<p>QUARTZSITE, Ariz. — “Nomadland” was partly filmed in the Western town of Quartzsite and won the Academy Award for Best Picture this year, but...
Prince Andrew gets unwanted visitors twice in two weeks.
<p>LONDON — Police have arrested two people after receiving a report of trespassers near the home of Britain’s Prince Andrew, the second-oldest son of...
Giuliani search warrant resolved Justice Department dispute
WASHINGTON — The question of whether to serve a search warrant for Rudy Giuliani's records simmered inside the Justice Department in the waning months...
‘Plus-size’ boy band in China seeks to inspire fans
<p>BEIJING — Gathered in a practice room, five generously proportioned young men in baggy black sweaters are patting their bellies and waggling their arms....
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week
A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though...
On a Scottish isle, ‘Limbo’ breaks the refugee movie mold
<p>LONDON — Egyptian actor Amir El-Masry was reluctant to read the script of “Limbo.”</p>
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Leipzig beats Bremen 2-1 late to reach German Cup final
BERLIN — Leipzig substitute Emil Forsberg scored in injury time of extra time to send his team into the final of the German Cup...