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Britney Spears arrested and released, California sheriff’s records show, though charge is not clear

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Britney Spears was arrested Wednesday night in Southern California and booked early Thursday, according to the Ventura County Sheriff's office, which didn't say what charge she faces.

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‘André Is an Idiot’ filmmakers on their hilarious, creative colonoscopy doc – 828reviewsNOW

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"André Is an Idiot" is a funny, inventive documentary about the necessity of colonoscopies and the life and death of the creative, eccentric André Ricciardi. Read our interview with the filmmakers.

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‘Brady Bunch’ house, used in exterior shots for the popular sitcom, gets LA landmark status

The LA city council voted unanimously on Wednesday to designate the the so-called " Brady Bunch " house in the San Fernando Valley as a historic-cultural monument. The vote grants landmark protections to the house on Dilling Avenue that was used for exterior shots of the TV sitcom that ran from 1969 to 1974.

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The director and ‘The Bride!’ Maggie Gyllenhaal and Jessie Buckley dare you to meet your monster

Maggie Gyllenhaal had earned a little currency as a filmmaker and wanted to make something big. Something epic. Something honest. Something that wouldn't just hit a vein, as she'd done with her first film, an adaptation of Elena Ferrante's "The Lost Daughter," but burst it wide-open.

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An Oscar race that looked like a runaway may be a close call, after all

Who says to beware the Ides of March? A March 15 Academy Awards may feel late. By then, it will be almost a year since "Sinners" sunk its teeth into moviegoers last April. Some nominees have been on the campaign trail since the Cannes Film Festival in May.

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Robert De Niro delivers Lincoln’s civility warning at a Carnegie Hall benefit

Robert De Niro walked onto Carnegie Hall's stage Tuesday night, unannounced and to loud applause. He didn't make any speeches, at least none of his own. After a career defined by playing gangsters, an avenging taxi driver and a paranoid prize fighter, the Oscar-winning actor recited a call for civility, as first spoken by Abraham Lincoln.

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Dow drops 1,000 points after oil spikes to its highest price since the summer of 2024

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped more than 1,000 points Thursday after the price of oil spiked to its highest level since the summer of 2024 because of the war with Iran.

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Savannah Guthrie makes offscreen visit to ‘Today’ show, first since her mother went missing

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Savannah Guthrie made an off-camera appearance Thursday at NBC's "Today" show studios to thank colleagues for their support since her mother Nancy went missing from her Arizona home a month ago.

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Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem after mounting criticism over her leadership

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President Donald Trump on Thursday fired his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, after mounting criticism over her leadership of the department, including the handling of the administration's immigration crackdown and disaster response.

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What to know about the investigation into Catholic priests in Rhode Island and sexual abuse charges

A new investigation into the Catholic Diocese of Providence, Rhode Island, shows that an estimated 75 priests abused more than 300 children since 1950, with the state's top law enforcement chief warning Wednesday that the scope of the abuse is likely much bigger.

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Jasmine Crockett concedes to James Talarico in Texas Democratic Senate primary

Jasmine Crockett on Wednesday conceded the Democratic primary in the Texas Senate race to James Talarico. The congresswoman called on the party to unify behind the state representative, who clinched the nomination overnight.

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Republicans brace for an ugly fight in the Texas Senate runoff between Cornyn and Paxton

The mess in Texas may be just beginning. Four-term Sen. John Cornyn and his allies spent nearly $70 million to survive the first round of the party's nomination fight on Tuesday. He was slightly ahead of conservative firebrand Ken Paxton, the state attorney general, with more votes still being counted on Wednesday.

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Azerbaijan accuses neighbor Iran of a drone attack and vows to retaliate

Azerbaijan on Thursday accused Iran of a drone attack on its territory that injured four civilians, and it vowed to retaliate in a sign that the war in the Middle East was spreading.

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Iran war taxes US diplomatic work and leaves Americans in the Mideast in limbo

The largest U.S. diplomatic drawdown in the Middle East since the Iraq War began more than two decades ago is creating an apparently unplanned-for crisis for the Trump administration as the United States and Israel strike Iran in a widening conflict.

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Iran strikes the US Embassy in Saudi Arabia as war expands yet again

Iran expanded its targets Tuesday, striking the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia as Washington began to pull many staff out of the Middle East. The U.S. and Israel battered Iran with airstrikes in what President Donald Trump suggested was just the start of a war that has severely disrupted the world's supply of oil and gas, international shipping, and air travel.

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A look at some of the contenders to be Iran’s supreme leader after the killing of Khamenei

Iran's leaders are scrambling to replace Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who ruled the country for 37 years before he was killed in the surprise U.S. and Israeli bombardment.

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Pakistan is in ‘open war’ with Afghanistan after latest strikes, defense minister says

Pakistan and Afghanistan exchanged cross-border attacks overnight in a dramatic escalation of tensions that led to Pakistan's defense minister to say on Friday that the two countries are in a state of "open war."

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FIFA’s Infantino has ‘complete confidence’ in Mexico to host World Cup games despite cartel violence

The violence that erupted in Mexico after the death of a powerful drug lord has left many questioning whether the country will be able to co-host the World Cup in just over three months. FIFA President Gianni Infantino thinks it can.

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‘André Is an Idiot’ filmmakers on their hilarious, creative colonoscopy doc – 828reviewsNOW

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"André Is an Idiot" is a funny, inventive documentary about the necessity of colonoscopies and the life and death of the creative, eccentric André Ricciardi. Read our interview with the filmmakers.

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MISSING: Asheville police search for woman last seen in February

Sherley Jean-Francois, 28, was reported missing Feb. 18. She was last contacted by relatives Feb. 3, according to the Asheville Police Department.

Authorities say 28-year-old Sherley Jean-Francois is known to frequent downtown and Tunnel Road areas

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New food scrap drop-off site opens in North Asheville

Asheville and Buncombe County residents now drop off their food waste at the North Asheville Community Center at 37 E Larchmont Road.

City says composting program has diverted 1.5 million pounds of waste since 2022

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High fire risk, near-record warmth expected in Asheville area

Officials urge residents to postpone open burning as surface fuels remain dry

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Fairview VFD adds SUV to support search-and-rescue K9 operations

The Fairview Volunteer Fire Department has added a new vehicle to support its search-and-rescue K9 operations, thanks to donations from a local support group and a nonprofit organization.

Donated vehicle and specialized equipment will help safely transport Scout to emergency incidents

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Multi-lane crash slows I-240 East traffic in Asheville

Wreck near Westgate Drive causes major morning traffic delays

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‘André Is an Idiot’ filmmakers on their hilarious, creative colonoscopy doc – 828reviewsNOW

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"André Is an Idiot" is a funny, inventive documentary about the necessity of colonoscopies and the life and death of the creative, eccentric André Ricciardi. Read our interview with the filmmakers.

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What to say if you’re in recovery and your workplace encourages social drinking

Picture this: It's lunchtime in the 1960s, and you're out with co-workers enjoying not one, not two, but three cocktails with your meal. While the three-martini lunch seems improbable today, workplaces still can be boozy places. After-work happy hours, corporate parties and client meetings at fancy bars are still expected in many areas of American corporate culture.

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Things to do in Asheville & WNC: March 6-8

Try on prom dresses, throw some color and check out a bunch of plants in Asheville this weekend. Find more activities in our guide.

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Photo gallery: Mehfil filled with color, food and dance for Holi

Mehfil Indian Restaurant celebrated Holi, the Indian festival of color and springtime, this evening. Check out our photos for more.

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Triceratops skeleton ‘Trey’ to hit the auction block as dinosaur market soars

A triceratops skeleton that stood in a Wyoming museum for decades will be auctioned off, a rare instance of a museum-exhibited dinosaur going to the auction block just as the market for the prehistoric giants has hit record highs.

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3 fans. 60 Super Bowls. This might be their last time going to the big game

It just wouldn't feel like the Super Bowl for them if they weren't all there. And this might be the last time they all do it. That's what three old friends were coming to grips with just before this year's Super Bowl. The trio of octogenarians are the only fans left in the exclusive "never missed a Super Bowl" club.

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