Christopher Dean Hopkins
Stories
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Arts & Life
For May the 4th, Carrie Fisher of 'Star Wars' is getting a Hollywood Walk of Fame star
The honor for the late actress, who played Princess Leia and many other roles in a lengthy career, will be accepted by her daughter and fellow Star Wars actress Billie Lourd.
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Sports
The NBA suspended the Suns' owner for abusive behavior. Some want him gone for good
Robert Sarver, the majority owner in Phoenix, faces increasing pressure from sponsors and members of his organization after a league investigation found he'd used racial slurs and demeaned employees.
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National
A weeklong heat wave in California and other Western states will test the power grid
From Arizona to Washington state, forecasters warn of "possibly record breaking" heat with little relief overnight, lasting past Labor Day. California may need to ask residents to conserve power.
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Arts & Life
Vince McMahon steps down as WWE CEO while the company investigates alleged misconduct
Vince McMahon's daughter, Stephanie, will lead the wrestling company during the inquiry. McMahon, accused of paying $3 million to cover up an affair, still will control WWE's creative output.
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National
After the Uvalde shooting, even parents can't enter Buffalo schools without notice
The school district in Buffalo, N.Y., announced Wednesday it would keep all school doors locked during the school day, and bar all unannounced visits to its buildings, including by students' parents.
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World
One man stands between Europe and a ban on Russian oil: Hungary's Viktor Orban
The move has to be adopted unanimously, and Hungary — with a state oil company dependent on Russian imports and a populist leader friendlier toward Putin than most — has refused to go along.
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Politics
Fox News countersues a voting machine maker, saying its damage estimate is inflated
Smartmatic says claims aired by the network contributed to losing $2.7 billion in business through 2025. In a new suit, Fox says that figure represents absurdly huge growth for the small business.
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Israel's Netanyahu Asks Parliament For Immunity From Corruption Charges
In a televised speech, the prime minister called the charges against him "ridiculous libels." Polling suggests most Israelis oppose immunity, but the move could delay his trial.