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Month: January 2024

‘Poor Things’ upsets ‘Barbie’ to win best comedy at Golden Globes

By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer Yorgos Lanthimos’ “Poor Things” has won best comedy or musical at the 81st Golden Globes, an upset victory over the category favorite, “Barbie.” Emma Stone also won for her performance in “Poor Things.” Christopher Nolan’s epic American drama “Oppenheimer” was dominating at Sunday’s Globes, where “Succession” and “The Bear”

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House Republicans plot swift impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas as moderates signal support

By Melanie Zanona, Manu Raju and Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — House Republicans are plotting to swiftly impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas early this year, as key swing-district Republicans express fresh openness to the idea amid a recent surge of migrant crossings at the southern border. The controversial move – to make Mayorkas the

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Greece reopens 2,400-year-old palace where Alexander the Great was crowned

By Xiaofei Xu and Chris Liakos, CNN (CNN) — Greece has reopened the ancient palace where Alexander the Great became King of Macedonia some 2,400 years ago after it underwent restoration. The Palace of Aigai, formally known as the Royal Metropolis of the Macedonians, was the largest building in classical Greece, covering an area of approximately 15,000 square meters, according to the

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Hasina wins Bangladesh vote, but low turnout and opposition boycott raise doubts over its legitimacy

By KRUTIKA PATHI and JULHAS ALAM Associated Press DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has won an overwhelming majority in Bangladesh’s parliamentary election after a campaign fraught with violence and a boycott from the main opposition party, giving her and her Awami League a fourth consecutive term. The Election Commission said turnout in

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‘Oppenheimer’ leading Golden Globes with wins for Murphy, Downey Jr. and Nolan

By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer Christopher Nolan’s epic American drama “Oppenheimer” is dominating the 81st Golden Globes, where “Succession” and “The Bear” are cleaning up in the TV awards. “Oppenheimer,” perhaps the Academy Awards frontrunner, picked up four big awards including best director for Nolan, best drama actor for Cillian Murphy, best supporting actor

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‘Oppenheimer’ leading Golden Globes with wins for Murphy, Downey Jr. and Nolan

By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer Christopher Nolan’s epic American drama “Oppenheimer” is dominating the 81st Golden Globes, where “Succession” and “The Bear” are also taking multiple honors. “Oppenheimer,” perhaps the Academy Awards frontrunner, picked up four big awards including best director for Nolan, best drama actor for Cillian Murphy, best supporting actor for Robert

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Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina secures fourth term in election boycotted by opposition

By Heather Chen, Vedika Sud and Manveena Suri, CNN (CNN) — Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has secured a fourth consecutive term in office, according to the country’s electoral commission, maintaining her title as the world’s longest serving female head of government in an election boycotted by the main opposition party. Bangladesh, home to 170

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