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LONDON — Andy Burnham is set to become the U.K.’s seventh prime minister in just over a decade with numerous outstanding questions about who will be in his Cabinet and the policy direction he will pursue.

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The U.S. conducted a ninth straight day of airstrikes on Iran, trying to force the Islamic Republic to stop shipping attacks and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

The American military bombed military targets and ...Read more

WASHINGTON — Hoping for a few final wins before the midterms, Republicans are going for reconciliation — again. That’s partly because other legislative paths to President Donald Trump’s desk are disappearing.

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BEIRUT — President Donald Trump long railed against forever wars.

For years, whether as president or candidate, he flayed electoral opponents and previous presidents with his signature barbs, calling their ...Read more

ORLANDO, Fla. — A tropical depression in the Gulf is forecast to grow into Tropical Storm Bertha on Monday as it slowly moves toward the coast and could threaten the Florida Panhandle, according to the National Hurricane...Read more

Hazel Brannon Smith was almost certainly the most unpopular woman in Mississippi when she wrote an editorial in 1963 lambasting the racist White Citizens Councils in the Lexington Advertiser, a newspaper she owned.

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In a time of political polarization, it’s easy to forget that the vast majority of Americans of all backgrounds and beliefs – 80% or more, depending on the poll – value environmental conservation. However, this ...Read more

Every year, the global pharmaceutical industry produces trillions of doses of medications. Manufacturing these drugs involves several stages, and the chance of contamination increases with every step.

Thus, ...Read more

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to CuriousKidsUS@theconversation.com.

How hot does it get in the desert? – Henry, age 5, ...Read more

Megan (not her real name) had always taken pride in her ability to meet someone once and remember their name. Then came a breast cancer diagnosis in her 40s, chemotherapy, and the brain fog that followed. She struggled ...Read more

Journey keyboardist Jonathan Cain has weighed in on whether stars should speak publicly about their political views, insisting most of them should "shut up".

After Sir Mick Jagger called out Bruce Springsteen for his anti...Read more

NSYNC star Lance Bass says he would've loved to be part of New Kids On The Block - the boy band giants who helped define the late '80s and early '90s pop explosion.

New Kids On The Block, who formed in 1984 and went on to...Read more

Todd Bridges reconnected with his Diff'rent Strokes co-star Gary Coleman with a little help from an airline crew.

The pair played bothers on the hit sitcom, but they grew apart in the last few years of filming and lost ...Read more

Prince Harry has denied he's "too posh" to play soccer.

The Duke of Sussex, 40, opened up about his love of the sport during an appearance on James Corden's Fox Sports show revealing he was good at "football" when he was ...Read more

Cara Delevingne has claimed there was "no safety" and a "sexual misconduct vibe" during her modelling days.

The 33-year-old star - who has been sober for four years after battling addiction and mental health issues - ...Read more

Samantha Morton found it "bittersweet" to be compared to the late Heath Ledger.

The 49-year-old actress plays the enchantress Circe in The Odyssey and director Sir Christopher Nolan recently revealed the crew applauded ...Read more

CHICAGO — Rush’s first direct tribute to late drummer Neil Peart arrived before the second song on Thursday night at a packed United Center, where the band is playing a series of four concerts through this Wednesday.

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FORT WORTH, Texas — AMC’s new NASCAR drama series is adding a North Texas native to its pit crew.

Deadline recently reported that Matt Barr is joining the show “Thunder Road,” which is currently filming in Georgia...Read more

Anne Hathaway has revealed there has been a "story breakthrough" on The Princess Diaries 3.

The 43-year-old actress played Mia Thermopolis in the previous movies and has given a positive update on the long-awaited third ...Read more

Transformers superfan Aston Merrygold says the 40th anniversary Apology Tour for THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE is "absolutely necessary" - because killing off Optimus Prime left an entire generation reeling.

Fresh research ...Read more