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'Peaky Blinders' actress Helen McCrory dies of cancer at 52

'Peaky Blinders' actress Helen McCrory dies of cancer at 52

British actress Helen McCrory, who starred in the television show “Peaky Blinders” and the “Harry Potter” movies, has died, her husband said Friday. She was 52 and had been suffering from cancer.
US lifts Vietnam, Switzerland from currency manipulator list

US lifts Vietnam, Switzerland from currency manipulator list

WASHINGTON — Vietnam and Switzerland have been removed from the list of nations labeled by the U.S. as currency manipulators, reversing a decision made by the Trump administration in December.
'In the Heights' to open Tribeca Film Festival in June

'In the Heights' to open Tribeca Film Festival in June

NEW YORK — The big-screen adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda's “In the Heights” will kick off the Tribeca Film Festival on June 9, two days before the film opens in theatres and begins streaming. Set in New York's Washington Heights, Jon M.
German-Australian author Walter Kaufmann dies at 97

German-Australian author Walter Kaufmann dies at 97

BERLIN — German-Australian author Walter Kaufmann, who survived the Nazi persecution of Jews and later played a prominent role in the literary scene of Communist East Germany, has died at the age of 97.
Publisher won't distribute book by officer from Taylor raid

Publisher won't distribute book by officer from Taylor raid

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Louisville police officer who fired at Breonna Taylor after being shot during the deadly raid on Taylor's apartment is writing a book, but it won't be distributed as planned by publishing giant Simon & Schuster. Sgt.
Migrant boat sinks off Tunisia, 21 dead, 3 survivors found

Migrant boat sinks off Tunisia, 21 dead, 3 survivors found

TUNIS, Tunisia — Tunisian authorities said they recovered the bodies of 21 migrants from sub-Saharan Africa, including nine women and a baby, whose boat sank Friday off the central port city of Sf axe . The cause of the sinking was unclear.
The pandemic has upended the Oscars. Good, producers say

The pandemic has upended the Oscars. Good, producers say

NEW YORK — Ninety seconds. That’s how quickly Steven Soderbergh believes the Academy Awards will convince viewers that this year’s telecast is different.
List of mourners attending the funeral of Prince Philip

List of mourners attending the funeral of Prince Philip

LONDON — Here is the full list of mourners who will attend the funeral of Prince Philip on Saturday at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle: 1. Queen Elizabeth II 2. Prince Charles, eldest child of the queen and Prince Philip 3.
SKorean steelmaker to end partnership with Myanmar military

SKorean steelmaker to end partnership with Myanmar military

SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — A South Korean steelmaker on Friday said it plans to end a joint venture with a military-controlled firm in Myanmar following criticism that its business has benefited military leaders who have violently suppressed pro-dem
China's growth surges to 18.3% but rebound levelling off

China's growth surges to 18.3% but rebound levelling off

BEIJING — China’s economy grew by double digits in the latest quarter but an explosive rebound from the coronavirus pandemic is slowing abruptly as manufacturing and consumer spending return to normal. The economy grew by 18.