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Natasha Rothwell on checking into 'The White Lotus' Thailand: 'It felt like home'

2:06pm February 27, 2025

In the new season of The White Lotus, Rothwell reprises her role of spa manager Belinda, a woman "on the precipice of change" as she straddles the line between guest and staffer.

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Syrian Jews return to Damascus for the first time in decades, hoping to build bridges

9:58am February 27, 2025

Thousands of Jews left Syria in 1992, when they were allowed to emigrate. The visit by a small delegation of U.S.-based Syrian Jewish religious figures last week was their first time back since then.

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Senate Holds Supreme Court Confirmation Hearings For Ketanji Brown Jackson

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Republican Sen. Josh Hawley discusses his mission to hold big tech accountable

7:00am February 27, 2025

by Leila Fadel

Republican Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri talks about his mission to hold tech companies accountable even as they try to align themselves with President Donald Trump.

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Trump administration cuts most USAID programs. And, the ethics of leaving your job

6:39am February 27, 2025

Nearly all USAID programs have been eliminated. One official says it's a "global health massacre." And, a federal judge will hear arguments over the decision to fire thousands of probationary workers.

Thailand deports dozens of Uyghurs to China, activists say

6:32am February 27, 2025

The detainees were part of a group of some 300 Uyghurs who fled China and were arrested in Thailand in 2014. Thailand deported more than 100 of them to China in 2015, drawing condemnation.

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Two-time Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman has died at 95

5:54am February 27, 2025

Actor Gene Hackman has died at his home in New Mexico. He was 95. The Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office said that the two-time Oscar winner was found dead Wednesday along with his wife Betsy Arakawa.

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Gene Hackman, who thrived playing the tough guy, dies at 95

5:37am February 27, 2025

Hackman epitomized a 1970s, edgy, tightly wound masculinity. He appeared in more than 100 movies and TV shows, and won Oscars for his performances in The French Connection and Unforgiven.

The Oscars are never just about the movies

5:00am February 27, 2025

This year, off-screen tweets may end up swaying the Oscars race. But real-world events and people have been shaping the awards for decades.

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Curious about exploring your spirituality? Ask yourself these 4 questions

5:00am February 27, 2025

You don't need to be religious to create a meaningful connection to something greater than yourself. If you're interested in examining that relationship, grab a pen and paper and answer these prompts.

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How Trump's crackdown plays into misperceptions about immigrants and crime

5:00am February 27, 2025

The White House portrays its immigration crackdown as a success. Critics say the administration is trying to look tough for the cameras, and worry about the "tail wagging the dog."

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