Highlights of this day in history: France falls to Nazi Germany on what becomes a day of several key events during World War II; Joe Louis knocks out Max Schmeling in their boxing rematch; Entertainers Judy Garland and Fred Astaire die. (June 22)
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Special prosecutor to examine Smollett probe
Special prosecutor to examine Smollett probe
Americans prefer asteroid tracking over moon visit
Americans prefer a space program focusing on potential asteroid impacts, scientific research into our cosmos and robotic space probes over human exploration of Mars or the moon, a new poll shows. (June 20)
Toronto celebrates Raptors’ NBA championship
Toronto celebrates Raptors’ NBA championship
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Here’s the latest for Saturday, June 14th: First mass in fire-damaged Notre Dame cathedral; HK leader shelves extradition bill; Tearful Amanda Knox accuses media of creating a false story; Zoo animals enjoy cold treats as Rome swelters.
‘Plus One’ is rare indie rom-com with Donald Trump connection
Short-lived White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci was set to finance the film “Plus One” at one point — but departed to work for Donald Trump before it got off the ground. (June 14)
Today in History for June 15th
Highlights of this day in history: England’s King John signs the Magna Carta; A deadly steamboat fire in New York City; Jordan’s King Hussein weds American Lisa Halaby; Arlington National Cemetery created; Singer Ella Fitzgerald dies. (June 15)
Composer Alan Menken’s secrets to modernizing ‘Aladdin’ tunes
Composer Alan Menken says he’s “very protective” of his work on “Aladdin” and other classic Disney movies — but also knows knows he can’t be too protective. (June 14)
Mena Massoud wasn’t Disney’s first choice to star in ‘Aladdin’
“Aladdin” star Mena Massoud may not have been Disney’s first choice to play the charming “street rat” in Guy Ritchie’s live-action remake — but he’s making the most of it.
Mena Massoud wasn’t Disney’s first choice to star in ‘Aladdin’
“Aladdin” star Mena Massoud may not have been Disney’s first choice to play the charming “street rat” in Guy Ritchie’s live-action remake — but he’s making the most of it. (June 14)