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James Burrows, director of classic shows 'Cheers' and 'Friends,' dies at 85
James Burrows, director of classic shows 'Cheers' and 'Friends,' dies at 85
Burrows spent his career behind the camera specializing in situation comedies. Few viewers recognized him or knew his name, other than to see it flash quickly on the screen in the opening credits. But they knew his work.
The Associated Press | Jun 19, 2026, 9:16 PM UTC
Labour's Andy Burnham wins a special election, setting up a showdown with Starmer to lead Britain
Labour's Andy Burnham wins a special election, setting up a showdown with Starmer to lead Britain
Labour's Andy Burnham, the current mayor of Greater Manchester, has won a special election for a seat in Parliament that puts him in a position to challenge embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer for leadership of the country.
The Associated Press | Jun 19, 2026, 7:48 AM UTC
U.S. strike on an alleged drug boat kills 3 in the eastern Pacific Ocean
U.S. strike on an alleged drug boat kills 3 in the eastern Pacific Ocean
The latest attack brings the number of people who have been killed in boat strikes by the U.S. military to at least 211 since the Trump administration began targeting those it calls "narcoterrorists" in early September.
The Associated Press | Jun 19, 2026, 7:13 AM UTC
Mexico becomes first country to reach knockout stage of World Cup
Mexico becomes first country to reach knockout stage of World Cup
Mexico took advantage of a defensive blunder by South Korea to win 1-0 and become the first team to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup.
The Associated Press | Jun 19, 2026, 7:08 AM UTC
Hegseth announces in Brussels a review of U.S. forces in Europe, and a 'NATO 3.0'
Hegseth announces in Brussels a review of U.S. forces in Europe, and a 'NATO 3.0'
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth lashed out at NATO allies on Thursday, announcing a review of American forces in Europe, and calling for a reboot of the organization to turn it into a "NATO 3.0."
The Associated Press | Jun 18, 2026, 8:59 AM UTC
All detainees from immigration facility 'Alligator Alcatraz' have been transferred
All detainees from immigration facility 'Alligator Alcatraz' have been transferred
All detainees at the detention center in the Florida Everglades, known as "Alligator Alcatraz," have been transferred to other facilities, the Department of Homeland Security said, citing concerns related to the hurricane season.
The Associated Press | Jun 18, 2026, 7:59 AM UTC
New Yorkers are set to fete the Knicks with a ticker-tape parade
New Yorkers are set to fete the Knicks with a ticker-tape parade
New York is celebrating the Knicks in classic style Thursday, throwing a ticker-tape parade for the team that brought home the NBA championship longed for by generations of fans.
The Associated Press | Jun 18, 2026, 6:31 AM UTC
FIFA hydration breaks have sparked criticism. But what do they actually do?
FIFA hydration breaks have sparked criticism. But what do they actually do?
For the first time in World Cup history, FIFA is mandating all soccer players take hydration breaks to protect them from the threats of extreme heat. But the new rule has sparked criticism.
The Associated Press | Jun 18, 2026, 6:26 AM UTC
Over 1,000 people killed during Gaza ceasefire, Palestinian authorities say
Over 1,000 people killed during Gaza ceasefire, Palestinian authorities say
Israeli operations in the Gaza Strip have killed 1,005 Palestinians since a ceasefire was reached between Israel and the militant group Hamas last October, according to Gaza Health Ministry.
The Associated Press | Jun 18, 2026, 5:56 AM UTC
Taiwan says Chinese pressure over the island is the 'new normal'
Taiwan says Chinese pressure over the island is the 'new normal'
Taiwan's Foreign Ministry on Tuesday said the scholars' passports and mobile phones were confiscated, and they were detained in Mombasa for more than 20 hours before being allowed to leave the country.
The Associated Press | Jun 17, 2026, 1:08 PM UTC
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