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Oscars governors set to discuss sanctions for Smith over slap

Academy governors including Steven Spielberg and Whoopi Goldberg were due to meet Friday to discuss possible sanctions against Will Smith for slapping comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars last month.

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Dangerous stray dogs pose culling dilemma in N.Africa

Packs of stray dogs, a common sight in North African cities, are in the crosshairs after the deaths of two schoolchildren, but animal rights groups urge more humane solutions than mass culling.

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Streamers come of age after 'CODA' Oscar win

Almost buried by the attention surrounding The Slap at the Oscars was a historic first: a streaming film won best picture, taking Hollywood's top prize from the legacy studios that have long dominated the town.

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Fox caught at US Capitol had rabies: city health authority

A fox that was put down after biting at least nine people including a congressman at the US Capitol has tested positive for rabies, public health officials said Wednesday.

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US Capitol fox put down after biting lawmaker but winning hearts

A mother fox that bit at least nine people including a congressman at the US Capitol has been put down, city officials said Wednesday, in a melancholy twist to a tale that briefly captured the capital's imagination.

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'Infurrection': red fox terrorizes humans in US Capitol rampage

Being outfoxed in Congress usually means losing a vote on an amended resolution or being too late for the donut line in the Senate cafeteria.

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Fur flies as red fox terrorizes humans in US Capitol rampage

Being outfoxed in Congress usually means losing a vote on an amended resolution or being too late for the donut line in the Senate cafeteria.

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'So cute!': Swedish selfie 'museum' gets super liked

A new selfie "museum" in Sweden is flipping the script by making visitors both the artist and the exhibit.

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Abramovich: surprise participant in Russia-Ukraine talks

When Turkey hosted talks between Russia and Ukraine last week, a familiar but unexpected face was seen among the officials and diplomats gathered in a wing of the former imperial Dolmabahce Palace in Istanbul.

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Grammy for disgraced comic Louis C.K. triggers backlash

Louis C.K. and the Recording Academy faced a backlash Monday after the US comedian was awarded a Grammy, five years after sexual misconduct revelations temporarily derailed his high-flying career.

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Jon Batiste: jazz master turned Grammys royalty

An artist's artist with elastic creative dexterity and high-octane charisma, the already world-class jazzman Jon Batiste has emerged as an unexpected Grammys golden boy.

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Jon Batiste crowned Grammys king with five wins including best album

Industry watchers had tipped pop superstars as the likely big winners at Sunday's Grammys -- but jazzman Jon Batiste instead was crowned king, taking home five awards including the prestigious Album of the Year prize.

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Key winners at the 2022 Grammy Awards

Here is a list of winners in the major categories for the 64th annual Grammy Awards, which were handed out on Sunday in Las Vegas.

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Early wins for Olivia Rodrigo, Jon Batiste as Grammys kick off

The star-studded Grammys kicked off Sunday with showstopping performances as pop phenom Olivia Rodrigo and jazzman Jon Batiste jumped out of the gate with a handful of awards each.

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Stars roll dice for Grammys gold in Vegas, Batiste wins three early

The music world's A-listers hit the red carpet in Las Vegas Sunday as the Grammy Awards got under way, with jazzman Jon Batiste -- the overall top nominee -- grabbing three awards in the pre-gala ceremony.

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Stars roll dice for Grammys gold as Vegas hosts music's best

The music world's A-listers will hit Las Vegas on Sunday for the Grammy Awards, where pop's chart-toppers along with jazzman Jon Batiste will compete for the industry's most coveted trophies.

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Artists hail revolutionary Joni Mitchell at pre-Grammy gala

Music's legends and hitmakers turned out Friday to honor Joni Mitchell -- the Canadian-born folk icon behind classics including "A Case Of You" -- at a charity gala ahead of the Grammys that featured moving tributes and glassy eyes.

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Five things to watch for at the Grammys

Las Vegas will host the Grammys for the first time ever Sunday, one year after the coronavirus pandemic forced organizers to shake up the broadcast with a cabaret-style show heavy on performances.

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Grammys are anyone's game as music's A-listers descend on Vegas

The top names in music will gather Sunday to honor their own at the Grammys, now in its 64th edition, with pop juggernauts joining jazzman Jon Batiste as the leading nominees.

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Key nominees for the 2022 Grammy Awards

Here is a list of nominees in the major categories for the 64th annual Grammy Awards, which will be handed out on Sunday in Las Vegas.

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Jon Batiste: jazz master leading this year's Grammy pack

This year's Grammys shortlists feature a number of bona fide pop megastars including Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Billie Eilish and overnight sensation Olivia Rodrigo. And then there is... Jon Batiste.

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Chris Rock says 'still kind of processing' Oscars slap: Variety

Comedian Chris Rock broke his silence on Will Smith slapping him at the Oscars ceremony during a stand-up show in Boston Wednesday, the trade publication Variety reported.

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'Love hormone' oxytocin turns fierce lions into kittens

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Queen leads royals - including Andrew - in Prince Philip tribute

Ailing Queen Elizabeth II on Tuesday made her first major public appearance in months, at a thanksgiving service for her husband, Prince Philip, who died last year aged 99.

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Rare birth of Sumatran rhino brings hope for endangered species

A Sumatran rhino has successfully given birth in an Indonesian sanctuary, environment officials said, in a boost for conservation efforts targeting the critically endangered animal.

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Queen leads royals in Prince Philip tribute after health woes

Ailing Queen Elizabeth II on Tuesday made her first major public appearance in months, at a thanksgiving service for her late husband, Prince Philip, who died last year aged 99.

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Queen leads royals in memorial service to Prince Philip

Ailing Queen Elizabeth II on Tuesday made her first major public appearance in months, at a thanksgiving service for her late husband, Prince Philip, who died last year aged 99.

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Royals assemble for memorial service to Prince Philip

A thanksgiving service will take place on Tuesday for Queen Elizabeth II's late husband, Prince Philip, nearly a year after his death and funeral held under coronavirus restrictions.

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Beyond the slap: five (other) talking points from the Oscars

With due respect to a historic best picture win for "CODA," only one talking point dominated Sunday's Oscars -- Will Smith striking Chris Rock.

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Music takes center stage at Oscars gala

Producers of the Oscars, arguably the most prestigious prizes of the entertainment awards circuit, on Sunday turned to music's top names including Beyonce, Billie Eilish and Megan Thee Stallion to drum up ailing ratings.

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Will Smith channels 'fierce defender' in 'King Richard' Oscar win

Will Smith's best actor Oscar for "King Richard" on Sunday is the crowning glory of a wide-ranging showbiz career for the former "Fresh Prince" -- but the night is likely to be remembered more for him slapping comedian Chris Rock on stage.

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Chastain converts Oscars voters with televangelist transformation

Jessica Chastain's remarkable physical transformation into a larger-than-life US televangelist in "The Eyes of Tammy Faye" was rewarded with the best actress Oscar -- a first for the California-born actress.

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