In hit after hit, adorable monsters — as chaotic and cuddly as the popular accessory — have fulfilled moviegoers’ need for escapism.

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The latest effort by Trump subordinates is intended to quell a political crisis precipitated by the department’s announcement that it would not release more files related to the Epstein investigation.

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The character’s journey into adulthood was at the center of “The Cosby Show.” Here are five memorable episodes from the show’s run.

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How a history professor went down an 18-year rabbit hole in search of obsolete machines, hoping to save them before they faded into oblivion.

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The euro has been gaining steam as investors seek new havens during geopolitical turmoil.

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Descriptions and displays at scores of parks and historic sites have been flagged for review in connection with an executive order from President Trump.

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The British drug maker plans to invest $50 billion in the United States as it seeks to appease President Trump.

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In the swirl of conspiracy theories, it’s hard to tell what’s real.

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Chez Fifi is both a hot spot and a demure neighborhood restaurant, serving a classic French menu that draws crowds from uptown and downtown.

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Louisville, Kentucky, changes its immigration detainer policy following DOJ warnings, with Mayor Craig Greenberg agreeing to extend notice periods "from 5-12 hours to 48 hours" for federal authorities.

26-year-old Lucia Hawley, who previously hosted "7Bravo" in Australia, is one of Kidman's sister Antonia's four children with late husband Angus.

"I can't grasp the selfishness of you, the deplorability of your actions," Madeline's father Tyler Wallace told her killer.

A new report has revealed the extent of Australia’s silent sleep epidemic, with one expert offering simple fixes for the nation’s most common sleeping difficulties.

US tech giant recruits more than 20 people from rival in push to gain edge in the fast-developing technology

"Securing the border, confronting terrorism, strengthening our cybersecurity, and hardening our national defenses are all critical to keeping Americans safe,'' Rep. Garbarino said.

Outdoor plans in the Southeast could be in jeopardy as a stalled cold front combined with an influx of tropical moisture from the Gulf is increasing the risk of heavy rain and thunderstorms.

The actor tragically died on Sunday while in Costa Rica.

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Top Republican seeks to quell Democratic scrutiny of Donald Trump’s links to paedophile financier

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Kelly Ripa mourned the loss of Malcolm-Jamal Warner on “Live with Kelly and Mark.” The host shared a clip of “The Cosby Show” actor’s appearance on the very first episode of the daytime talk show when it was titled “Live with Regis and Kathie Lee.” Watch the clip to hear her touching tribute.

Grenier, 49, is one of nearly a dozen celebs Shay reveals in memoir "My Good Side" that she had romances with.

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Carlos Alcaraz has become the latest in a series of leading men’s players to withdraw from the Canadian Open as the world No 2 joined new Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic and Jack Draper on the sidelines.

The players are skipping the Toronto tournament, due to begin on Saturday, to rest and recover from injury before the final grand slam of the season, the US Open in New York starting on 25 August.

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