'Twisters' rocks box office with powerful $80.5 million opening weekend

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“Analysts believe several factors contributed to the surge in initial ticket sales, the most important being that audiences simply dug the film.”

Graceland questions authenticity of Elvis memorabilia sold by auction house with ties to Priscilla Presley

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“When Graceland boss Joel Weinshanker discovered that an auction house was planning to sell one of Elvis' old jackets, he was immediately suspicious.”

What we know about the global Microsoft and CrowdStrike outage

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“A routine software update caused cascading chaos Friday that has engulfed global businesses from airports and banks to retail and law enforcement.”

Bob Newhart, sitcom pioneer and beloved 'Elf' actor, dies at 94

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“Bob Newhart, the deadpan comedy legend behind "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart" — known to a newer generation for his role as Papa Elf in "Elf"...”

NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Davis says he was handcuffed and removed from flight

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“NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Davis says he was handcuffed and removed from a flight headed to California following an accusation by a flight attendant...”

Melting ice is slowing Earth's spin and shifting its axis, research shows

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“Melting ice is slowing Earth's spin and causing changes to its axis, new studies find. The shifts are causing feedback beneath the surface,...”

Several blazes, including a 'megafire,' growing in Oregon amid dry fuel and high temperatures

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“A slight respite from hot, dry weather Monday slowed the hunger for acreage among Oregon's eight major wildfires, but an ominous forecast loomed as...”

Carlos Alcaraz wins Wimbledon for second consecutive year over Novak Djokovic

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“Carlos Alcaraz breezed past Novak Djokovic on Sunday to win his second straight Wimbledon title over the men's all-time leader in Grand Slam...”

Richard Simmons, legendary fitness personality, dies at 76

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“Fitness guru Richard Simmons has died, two law enforcement sources confirmed to NBC News.”

Judge dismisses involuntary manslaughter case against Alec Baldwin in 'Rust' shooting

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“The judge in Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter trial dismissed the case Friday.”