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Charles Rangel’s funeral mass draws big names who celebrated the late congressman’s life

NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Bill Clinton, Gov. Kathy Hochul and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries remembered former U.S. Rep. Charles Rangel’s sharp wit, relentless advocacy for Harlem and extraordinary life of public service during a funeral mass for the late congressman in Manhattan on Friday. Rangel, a pioneering congressman and veteran of the

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Met Opera attendance dropped in spring as tourism fell, coinciding with immigration crackdown

By RONALD BLUM Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Metropolitan Opera season attendance dropped slightly following the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown that coincided with a decrease in tourists to New York. The Met sold 72% of capacity, matching 2023-24 and down from its 75% projection. “We were on track to continue to improve,” Met general

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UC Davis top grad

UC Davis top grad aims to revolutionize aging, befriends 95-year-old veteran through service

By Ashley Sharp Click here for updates on this story     DAVIS, California (KOVR) — Starting Friday morning and through the weekend, around 8,000 UC Davis undergraduate students will pack the Golden 1 Center for commencement ceremonies. Being honored with the University Medal as the top graduating senior of 2025 is Avantika Gokulnatha of San Jose.

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Arrestan a dueños de discoteca Jet Set en República Dominicana 2 meses después del derrumbe del techo que dejó 231 muertos

Por Jessica Hasbun, CNN en Español Los dueños de la discoteca Jet Set en República Dominicana fueron arrestados más de dos meses después del derrumbe del techo de la propiedad, que causó la muerte de 231 personas. El Ministerio Público informó el jueves la detención de Antonio Espaillat López y su hermana Maribel Espaillat en

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Slick Rick returns after 26 years with ‘Victory’ album and proves hip-hop storytelling still reigns

By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hip-hop legend Slick Rick is proving his creative spark is far from fading. The English-born rapper — known for his signature eye patch and masterful storytelling — returned to the booth with his first new project in nearly three decades. He’s reminding the world

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People and first-responders gather outside a building that was hit by an Israeli strike in Tehran on Friday

Israel hit Iran’s nuclear program – and Iran hit back. Here’s what we know

By Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — Shortly before sunrise in Iran on Friday, Israel launched the first strikes of its operation against the regime’s nuclear program. That operation, called “Rising Lion,” had two prongs: Heavy airstrikes against at least one of Iran’s enrichment sites, and more targeted strikes in Tehran to decapitate the regime’s military

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A new book published by Assouline spotlights Italian shoemaker Santoni's heritage and craftsmanship.

Luxury brands are more expensive than ever. They’re telling you why they’re worth it

By Kati Chitrakorn, CNN London (CNN) — More than ever, high-end brands want you to know exactly how, and where, their goods are made. They are producing enormous glossy coffee table books showing white-coated workers hand-stitching products in glamorous workshops, and creating marketing campaigns emphasizing the exquisite materials and dedicated handiwork that go into the

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