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Saudis say crown prince doesn't intend to buy Man United

February 17, 2019 - 6:15pm

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman does not intend to buy Manchester United, the kingdom's government said, while confirming its sovereign wealth fund held sponsorship talks with English football's most successful team.

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Smollett developments leave some baffled, others outraged

February 17, 2019 - 3:45pm

LOS ANGELES — The national outrage that simmered after actor Jussie Smollett said he was attacked by people shouting racial and anti-gay slurs was fueled in part by celebrities who spoke out loud and strong on social media.

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Suspect in 2010 Cabanas shooting gets 20 years in Mexico

February 17, 2019 - 3:00pm

MEXICO CITY — The man suspected of shooting former Paraguay national soccer team standout Salvador Cabanas in the head in 2010 has been sentenced to 20 years in prison in Mexico.

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Chicago police seek follow-up interview with Jussie Smollett

February 17, 2019 - 1:45pm

Chicago police said Sunday they're still seeking a follow-up interview with Jussie Smollett after receiving new information that "shifted" their investigation of a reported attack on the "Empire" actor.

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Beckham family steals the show at London Fashion Week

February 17, 2019 - 11:00am

LONDON — Victoria Beckham doesn't need celebrities at her fashion shows — her A-list family provides more than enough star power.

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'Alita' leads a slow Presidents Day box office weekend

February 17, 2019 - 10:30am

LOS ANGELES — The sci-fi fantasy "Alita: Battle Angel" topped the charts and beat out a number of newcomers including the meta romantic comedy "Isn't It Romantic" and the horror sequel "Happy Death Day 2U" in its first weekend in theatres, but it is a vict

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Saudi crown prince arrives in Pakistan for regional visit

February 17, 2019 - 8:15am

ISLAMABAD — Saudi Arabia's powerful Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman began his four-day regional visit on Sunday, arriving in Pakistan where Saudi officials signed agreements worth $20 billion to help the Islamic nation overcome its financial crisis.

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'Black Panther' costume designer blazes trail to inspire

February 17, 2019 - 7:30am

LOS ANGELES — Ruth E. Carter is a black woman blazing a trail as a costume designer in a film industry with not many who look like her.

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Iran points to Pakistan after deadly attack on Guard

February 17, 2019 - 4:30am

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran's parliament speaker said Sunday that an attack that killed 27 members of Iran's elite Revolutionary Guard was "planned and carried out from inside Pakistan," which he said should answer for it.

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Saudis say crown prince doesn't intend to buy Man United

Smollett developments leave some baffled, others outraged

Suspect in 2010 Cabanas shooting gets 20 years in Mexico

Chicago police seek follow-up interview with Jussie Smollett

Beckham family steals the show at London Fashion Week

'Alita' leads a slow Presidents Day box office weekend

Saudi crown prince arrives in Pakistan for regional visit

'Black Panther' costume designer blazes trail to inspire

Iran points to Pakistan after deadly attack on Guard

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