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Suspects in foiled attack on Taylor Swift shows were inspired by Islamic State group, officials say

Suspects in foiled attack on Taylor Swift shows were inspired by Islamic State group, officials say

VIENNA (AP) — Both suspects in a foiled plot to attack Taylor Swift shows in Vienna appeared to be inspired by the Islamic State group and al-Qaida, Austrian authorities said Thursday, and investigators found bomb-making materials at one of their hom
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Taylor Swift fans are devastated by canceled Eras Tour shows in Austria over apparent attack plot

Taylor Swift fans are devastated by canceled Eras Tour shows in Austria over apparent attack plot

VIENNA (AP) — Pricey tickets for sold-out Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna. Hundreds of euros, if not more, dropped on flights and hotels.
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With a new life and fresh ideas, Sandra Lee makes a TV comeback with a Netflix food competition show

With a new life and fresh ideas, Sandra Lee makes a TV comeback with a Netflix food competition show

Corn dogs, funnel cakes and fried Oreos may come to mind when you think of state fair food, but fairgrounds are also the place where bakers test out their creations by entering competitions.
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Scholar Kwame Anthony Appiah receives $500,000 prize from Library of Congress

NEW YORK (AP) — Author-scholar Kwame Anthony Appiah has received a $500,000 lifetime achievement award from the Library of Congress. Appiah, 70, has won the John W.
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New 'Glengarry Glen Ross' on Broadway attracts Kieran Culkin, Bob Odenkirk and Bill Burr

New 'Glengarry Glen Ross' on Broadway attracts Kieran Culkin, Bob Odenkirk and Bill Burr

NEW YORK (AP) — A revival of the cutthroat business play "Glengarry Glen Ross" is slated for Broadway this spring — cast with a star from “Succession,” a TV show about cutthroat business.
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‘Alien: Romulus’ actors battled lifelike creatures to bring the film back to its horror roots

‘Alien: Romulus’ actors battled lifelike creatures to bring the film back to its horror roots

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (AP) — While filming “Alien: Romulus,” Cailee Spaeny didn’t have to dig too deep to muster up sheer terror. She was often facing off against real creatures on set — or as close to real as they could get.
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Docs about Vice Media, Ontario Place, Indigenous artifacts head to TIFF

Docs about Vice Media, Ontario Place, Indigenous artifacts head to TIFF

TORONTO — Documentaries about the rise and fall of Vice Media and efforts to return cultural artifacts to Indigenous nations are among the projects heading to the Toronto International Film Festival.
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Rapper Nelly is arrested and accused of having illegal drugs. His lawyer says the case will die

Rapper Nelly is arrested and accused of having illegal drugs. His lawyer says the case will die

Rapper Nelly was arrested early Wednesday at a St. Louis-area casino, and the Missouri Highway Patrol said an officer found four illegal ecstasy pills on him.
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Man accused of sending his 17-year-old son to rob and kill rapper PnB Rock convicted of murder

Man accused of sending his 17-year-old son to rob and kill rapper PnB Rock convicted of murder

COMPTON, Calif. (AP) — A Los Angeles County jury on Wednesday found a man guilty of sending his 17-year-old son to kill rapper PnB Rock .
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Organizers cancel Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna over fears of an attack

Organizers cancel Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna over fears of an attack

VIENNA (AP) — Organizers of three Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna this week called them off on Wednesday after officials announced arrests over an apparent plot to launch an attack on an event in the Vienna area such as the concerts.
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