Jussie Smollett’s attack allegations are revisited in new documentary
By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Jussie Smollett, the former star of “Empire,” has maintained that his account of being attacked in an alleged…
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‘Utterly foolish’: 12 hours before World War II ended, the US firebombed this Japanese city
By Brad Lendon and Miki Lendon, CNN Kumagaya, Japan (CNN) — Eighty years later, the scars of the last American firebombing of a Japanese city…
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Taylor Swift’s ultimate hype man may be Jason Kelce: ‘His soul has left his body’
CNN, INSTAGRAM, NEWHEIGHTSHOW, UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP, GETTY IMAGES, SPOTIFY, NEW HEIGHTS PODCAST, TAYLORSWIFT.COM, Instagram/newheightshow By Lisa…
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Kid Cudi discusses his testimony in the Sean Combs trial: ‘I hated every minute of it’
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Kid Cudi, a key witness in the sex trafficking trial against hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, revealed…
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Thank you, ‘Sex and the City,’ for being part of our story
Essay by Sandra Gonzalez, CNN (CNN) — As far as television show relationships go, “Sex and the City” was the one I didn’t see coming. It…
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U2 members speak out on Gaza: ‘A test of our shared humanity’
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The legendary band U2 has always been outspoken about their views and they are now sharing their thoughts…
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El Paso’s Adventure Zone closes after 23 years in business
Update: ABC-7 sat down with owner J.R. Philips for one final tour and to find out why he was closing the business. “It’s been a great run,”…
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Kelly Clarkson postpones Las Vegas residency dates
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Kelly Clarkson announced late Wednesday that she was postponing the rest of her Las Vegas residency to be…
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Hulk Hogan’s daughter explains her personal reason for not attending her father’s funeral
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Brooke Hogan Oleksy may not have honored her father Hulk Hogan in the most traditional of ways, but she…
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El Paso Film Festival announces Kevin Smith as featured guest
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Kevin Smith, known for the cult classics Clerks, Chasing Amy, Dogma, and Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, will be a featured…
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Attorney for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs confirms they’ve approached Trump administration about pardon
CNN By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — Nicole Westmoreland, a member of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ all-star defense team, told CNN in an…
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Western Playland marks 65 years
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s a name that instantly sparks childhood memories for many in the Borderland—Western Playland. The historic amusement…
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George Clooney gives co-star Adam Sandler props for his acting skills in ‘Jay Kelly’
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — George Clooney wants everyone to know Adam Sandler is much more than a funnyman. The pair star in the…
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Your favorite model? Thanks to AI, they might not be real
By Kati Chitrakorn, CNN (CNN) — American Vogue’s August 2025 issue has been making headlines — and not only for its cover featuring actor…
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Harrison Ford says Michael J. Fox’s presence on ‘Shrinking’ Season 3 has been ‘essential’
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Harrison Ford is grateful that he has Michael J. Fox to help guide his character on “Shrinking.” His…
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Karrueche Tran stayed by Deion Sanders’ side during life-saving surgery. Here’s more about her
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Karrueche Tran’s emotional response as she waited with NFL legend Deion Sanders for him to have surgery…
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Jamie Lee Curtis has thoughts about the harm done to ‘a generation of women by the cosmeceutical industrial complex’
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Jamie Lee Curtis understands that using the word “genocide” to describe plastic surgery and cosmetic…
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The world’s first passenger jet was a luxurious death trap. Now it’s been brought back to life
Story by Barry Neild, video by Max Burnell, CNN De Havilland Aircraft Museum, England (CNN) — Today, jet-powered plane travel is easy to take…
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Beyoncé brings out Destiny’s Child and more surprise guests during final Cowboy Carter show
CNN By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Beyoncé capped off her Cowboy Carter Tour with a bang in Las Vegas, using the farewell show Saturday night…
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‘South Park’ premiere skewers Trump and Paramount in fiery return
CNN By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — “South Park” creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone brought their show back with a vengeance on…
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Kesha says Cassie Ventura sent her flowers before concert
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Kesha had an abundance of love and support this week. After performing her single “Praying” at her…
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Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath singer and godfather of heavy metal, dead at 76
CNN By Hilary Clarke, CNN (CNN) — Ozzy Osbourne, the hellraising frontman of Black Sabbath and reality TV star, died Tuesday, his family…
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A summer spot Westerners love is losing its charm, residents say
The Salt Lake Tribune reports Bear Lake residents are concerned that rising short-term rentals diminish community ties and create local…
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How a music industry pronoun dataset unpacks gender equity
Chartmetric reports on a dataset tracking artist pronouns in music, revealing gender disparities and progress in…
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Malcolm-Jamal Warner, actor who starred as Theo in ‘The Cosby Show,’ dead at 54
CNN By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — Malcolm-Jamal Warner, an actor and artist who rose to fame as a child as Theodore Huxtable on “The…
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Bruce Springsteen releases new song ‘Ciudad Juárez’
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Rock legend Bruce Springsteen is commemorating Ciudad Juárez with a song on his new album. Tracks II: The Lost…
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The independent haven of Northampton is a ‘tangibly different’ college town
Story by Jeanne Bonner, CNN | Video by David Yim and Deborah Brunswick, CNN Northampton, Massachusetts (CNN) — A town’s motto can reveal…
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Liquids rule could be the next airport security screening change, DHS Secretary suggests
By Marnie Hunter, CNN (CNN) — The liquid rule for carry-on bags could be the next airport security measure to be overhauled. Kristi Noem,…
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Shane Gillis did a monologue at the ESPYs that – surprise – has people divided
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Shane Gillis roasted everyone from the NFL’s Aaron Rodgers to President Donald Trump in his ESPY Awards…
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Lewis Capaldi says antipsychotic medication ‘changed my life’
By Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — Lewis Capaldi says that he is taking antipsychotic medication and that it has changed his life. The Scottish…
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