Some 30 people were hurt after a floor collapses during a party at an apartment in South Carolina near the campus of Clemson University. (Oct. 21)
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Today in History for October 21st
Highlights of this day in history: Thomas Edison perfects workable electric light; Anthrax scare claims first of two U.S. postal workers in Washington, DC; Britain wins Battle of Trafalgar; Actress and author Carrie Fisher born. (Oct. 21)
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London protesters call for new Brexit referendum
Tens of thousands of protesters gathered in central London on Saturday to call for a new referendum on the United Kingdom’s departure from the European Union. (Oct. 20)
Massachusetts transgender rights in jeopardy
A November ballot question in Massachusetts is the first-ever statewide referendum on a transgender rights law. Supporters worry a setback in one of the most LGBT-friendly states could setoff a cascade of repeal efforts across the country. (Oct. 19)
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‘What They Had’ resonates with anyone affected by Alzheimer’s
Hilary Swank and Michael Shannon say their family drama ‘What They Had’ will resonate with anyone affected by Alzheimer’s. (Oct. 19)
Kathryn Hahn said she was called a ‘geriatric mother’ when she was pregnant at 35
The new Netflix flick “Private Life” is about a middle-aged couple who try everything possible to have a baby – naturally, through in vitro fertilization (IVF), plus adoption. (Oct. 19)
Javier Bardem on Pablo Escobar; ‘he was looking for respect’
Javier Bardem stars as the infamous Colombian drug lord, Pablo Escobar. (Oct. 19)
Life in prison for man who killed 3 in a Denver Walmart
The man who gunned down 3 people in a Denver Walmart was sentenced Friday to life in prison. He did not speak at the sentencing. Ostrem walked into a Walmart in Thornton Nov. 1, 2017, opened fire and left without saying anything, witnesses said. (Oct 1…
‘The Angel’ and ‘Aladdin’ star Marwan Kenzari says social media is ‘not for me’
The star of the Netflix historical thriller “The Angel” and next year’s live-action adaptation of “Aladdin” says he’d prefer to spend his day reading instead of looking at his phone. (Oct. 19)
‘Venom’ stars reveal their fave Marvel characters: ‘Hulk,’ ‘Wolverine,’ and of course ‘Venom’
British actor and rapper Riz Ahmed loved the ‘Hulk’ as a kid because they both ‘had tempers’. (Oct. 19)