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A queen and her corgis: Elizabeth loved breed from childhood

LONDON — For many people around the world, the word corgi is forever linked to Queen Elizabeth II. Princess Diana once called them a “moving carpet” always by her mother-in-law’s side. Stubby, fluffy little dogs with a high-pitched bark, corgis were the late queen’s constant ...

Harry Styles evolves from heartthrob to fashion icon

Harry Styles will never be just a singer-songwriter, he’s now an actor and a fashion powerhouse as well. The former member of British pop boy band “One Direction” has shed his musician’s skin for the male lead role alongside Oscar nominee Florence Pugh in the highly anticipated ...

Barack Obama wins Emmy for narrating national parks series

LOS ANGELES — Barack Obama is halfway to an EGOT. The former president won an Emmy Award on Saturday to go with his two Grammys. Obama won the best narrator Emmy for his work on the Netflix documentary series, “Our Great National Parks.” The five-part show, which features national ...

Wave of bull runner deaths turns focus on Spain’s fiestas

MADRID — The shrieks of fear-infused excitement as bulls charge through the streets of many Spanish towns during wildly popular summer festivals echo in sharp contrast to the number of people who have died after being gored this year. Bull runs may be a beloved spectacle for locals and ...

Ambitious ‘Lord of the Rings’ prequel hopes to slay dragons

NEW YORK — The return of dragons on the small screen has been a huge hit. Now it’s time for the return of the elves and dwarves. Amazon Studios is launching “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,” an ambitious, years-in-the-making and very expensive salvo that will go ...

Fans of Princess Diana gather to mark her death 25 years ago

LONDON — Fans of the late Princess Diana placed tributes outside the gates of her Kensington Palace home on Wednesday, marking the 25th anniversary of her death in a Paris car accident. An arrangement of white chrysanthemums spelling out “Princess Diana” sat among dozens of photos and ...