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Street artist of 'Super Pope' fame gets new stamp of Vatican approval

ROME (AP) — Street artist Maupal, whose cartoon-like depictions of Pope Francis as a “Super Pope” have graced buildings around the Vatican for a decade, got an official stamp of approval on Thursday when he appeared at a Vatican news conference.

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Dissident Russian rock band in Israel after deportation from Thailand under likely Kremlin pressure

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — A dissident Russian rock band angered by Moscow's war in Ukraine has arrived in Israel after being deported from Thailand under suspected pressure from the Kremlin, the performers said Thursday.

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Cirkut shaped global hits, but it's a lesser-known tune that landed him a Grammy nod

TORONTO — Few music producers hold the magic touch for shaping a pop hit quite like Henry Walter.

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Pearl Jam throws a listening party for their new album that Eddie Vedder calls 'our best work'

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Pearl Jam blasted out their forthcoming album to a few hundred family, friends, industry insiders and reporters Wednesday, and the tracks showed they are doing anything but mellowing with age.

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Inside Donald Trump's curious relationship with Fox News - and what it means for other candidates

NEW YORK (AP) — At this moment in the 2024 election cycle, complaining about Fox News — even if for different reasons — may be what unites Donald Trump, Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis the most.

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Theatre in qathet plans film showings for Black History Month

Special screenings include Mami Wata, a West African tale of revenge and spirituality

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Movie Review: 'Argylle' won't blow your socks off

A checkered mesh of mysteries have accompanied the release of Matthew Vaughn’s “Argylle.

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Meta, TikTok and other social media CEOs testify in heated Senate hearing on child exploitation

Sexual predators. Addictive features. Suicide and eating disorders. Unrealistic beauty standards. Bullying.

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Hal Buell, who led AP's photo operations from darkroom era into the digital age, dies at 92

SUNNYVALE, Calif.

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Federal judge dismisses Disney's free speech lawsuit against DeSantis

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed Disney's free speech lawsuit against Florida Gov.

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