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Anaheim Ducks keep Leo Carlsson, matching Flyers' $90 million offer

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) – The Anaheim Ducks have matched the Philadelphia Flyers’ offer sheet for center Leo Carlsson, keeping their rising young star at an extraordinary cost.

List of Emmy nominees in top categories

LOS ANGELES (AP) – “The Pitt” is the leading nominee at the upcoming Emmy Awards, with numerous actors who play doctors on the drama series snagging nominations.

'The Pitt' leads with 25 Emmy nominations

LOS ANGELES (AP) – “The Pitt” led all nominees with 25 in a dominant sophomore season, while “Hacks” got a graduation party with a record-setting 24 to lead all comedies in its final season as Emmy nominations were announced Wednesday.

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EU chief weighs age restrictions for children using social media

BRUSSELS (AP) – A top European Union official on Monday called for limits to be placed on children using social media as a special EU panel looking into the challenge recommended forbidding access for those under 13 until tech companies can prove their platforms are safe.

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12 states challenge Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros

NEW YORK (AP) – Twelve states challenged Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery on Monday, filing a lawsuit that argues the $81 billion mega merger would “extinguish competition” in Hollywood and threaten jobs across the industry.

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Hundreds of economists say 'we must act now' on AI's economic impact

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Hundreds of economists say in an open letter that institutions “must act now” to address how artificial intelligence could transform the economy and could put many people out of work.

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Trump says US is 'reinstating' a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz

WASHINGTON (AP) – Trump says US is ‘reinstating’ a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and will charge ships for safe passage. U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that Iranian ships will no longer be able to travel through the Strait of Hormuz and America would charge a 20% toll on other countries’ eligible cargo.

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Judge says Trump lawsuit against IRS was filed for 'improper purpose'

WASHINGTON (AP) – Judge says Trump lawsuit against IRS was filed for ‘improper purpose’ and refers attorneys for disciplinary action. The ruling from U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams amounts to a stinging rebuke of the Republican president’s lawsuit, characterizing it as an exercise in self-dealing in which he sued an entity that is effectively under his control.

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The Trump Report: Trump Demands 20% Toll

U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that Iranian ships will no longer be able to travel through the Strait of Hormuz and America would charge a 20% toll on other countries’ eligible cargo, escalating tensions after weekend of attacks by both nations to assert control of the critical waterway.

WASHINGTON (AP) – Judge says Trump lawsuit against IRS was filed for ‘improper purpose’ and refers attorneys for disciplinary action. The ruling from U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams amounts to a stinging rebuke of the Republican president’s lawsuit, characterizing it as an exercise in self-dealing in which he sued an entity that is effectively under his control.

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Racist comments targeting France's World Cup team spark backlash
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Ukraine and 9 countries announce a coalition to protect Europe from ballistic missiles
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US Senator Lindsey Graham died after aorta tear, medical examiner says
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Sam Neill, New Zealand actor who starred in 'Jurassic Park' and 'The Piano,' dies at 78