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31 May 2018

FOX NEWS: Melissa McCarthy's R-rated puppet movie wins lawsuit against 'Sesame Street'

Melissa McCarthy's R-rated puppet movie wins lawsuit against 'Sesame Street'

Comedian Melissa McCarthy’s upcoming R-rated movie co-starring fouled-mouthed Muppet-like characters draws a clear line between itself and “Sesame Street,” despite contrary claims by the makers of the educational children’s program, a judge ruled in New York Wednesday.

FOX NEWS: Michael Jackson's estate sues ABC, Disney over 'Last Days' TV special

Michael Jackson's estate sues ABC, Disney over 'Last Days' TV special

The estate of Michael Jackson sued ABC and parent company Disney on Wednesday, saying a recent documentary on the singer's last days improperly used his songs, music videos and movie clips.

FOX NEWS: Roseanne Barr says she may fight ABC firing, retweets claim Michelle Obama was behind ouster

Roseanne Barr says she may fight ABC firing, retweets claim Michelle Obama was behind ouster

Roseanne Barr is down, but not out. After a racist comment she made on Twitter led to the cancellation of her ABC revival, she reflected for a day before declaring that she's going to fight the decision.

FOX NEWS: 'NCIS' star Mark Harmon says he avoids social media to maintain private life with family

'NCIS' star Mark Harmon says he avoids social media to maintain private life with family

“NCIS” star Mark Harmon is recognized by fans for being notoriously private. And he wouldn’t have it any other way.

FOX NEWS: Allison Mack allegedly came up with the idea to brand 'slaves' in sex cult, she said in pre-arrest interview

Allison Mack allegedly came up with the idea to brand 'slaves' in sex cult, she said in pre-arrest interview

Allison Mack explained in detail how the alleged sex cult Nxivm worked, opening up to the New York Times before she was arrested for sex trafficking.

FOX NEWS: MSNBC star Chris Hayes says 'significant chunk' of Trump voters are racists like Roseanne Barr

MSNBC star Chris Hayes says 'significant chunk' of Trump voters are racists like Roseanne Barr

MSNBC host Chris Hayes offended Trump supporters when he took to Twitter to offer his thoughts on ABC firing Roseanne Bar for making a racist comment, saying her xenophobic worldviews represent a “significant chunk” of the president's base.

FOX NEWS: Garth Brooks' daughter Allie Colleen on growing up out of the spotlight despite famous dad

Garth Brooks' daughter Allie Colleen on growing up out of the spotlight despite famous dad

Despite being the daughter of one of the world's most famous musicians, Allie Colleen said she doesn't know what it's like to be raised by a "celebrity."

FOX NEWS: 'Roseanne' firing casts harsh new spotlight on ESPN star Keith Olbermann's offensive, vulgar tweets

'Roseanne' firing casts harsh new spotlight on ESPN star Keith Olbermann's offensive, vulgar tweets

A harsh new spotlight is falling on the vulgar social media history of ESPN star Keith Olbermann after the network’s parent, Disney, fired Roseanne Barr for a racist tweet.

FOX NEWS: Drake is 'deadbeat' father who had kid with French porn star, rapper claims in new diss track

Drake is 'deadbeat' father who had kid with French porn star, rapper claims in new diss track

Drake is a “deadbeat” father who had a son with a former French porn star, rapper Pusha T claimed in a new diss track targeting the Toronto rapper Tuesday.

With a $250 Million ‘Institute,’ the U.S. Upgrades Ties to Taiwan

By CHRIS HORTON from NYT World https://ift.tt/2kB5Zfn

With a $250 Million ‘Institute,’ the U.S. Upgrades Ties to Taiwan

By CHRIS HORTON from NYT World https://ift.tt/2kB5Zfn

FOX NEWS: China will retaliate against US trade crackdown, Beijing official says

China will retaliate against US trade crackdown, Beijing official says

China reserves the right to retaliate if U.S. trade measures against it violate World Trade Organization (WTO) rules, the Chinese commerce ministry said Thursday.

FOX NEWS: Russia foreign minister arrives for talks in North Korea

Russia foreign minister arrives for talks in North Korea

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in North Korea on Thursday for talks with senior officials.

FOX NEWS: Puerto Rico grid 'teetering' despite $3.8 billion repair job

Puerto Rico grid 'teetering' despite $3.8 billion repair job

After months of darkness and stifling heat, Noe Pagan was overjoyed when power-line workers arrived to restore electricity to his home deep in the lush green mountains of western Puerto Rico.

FOX NEWS: Australian says China uses different tone in private talks

Australian says China uses different tone in private talks

An Australian official says China uses a different tone in private talks than it used in a recent public statement that demanded Australia take off its "tinted glasses" and take "concrete actions" to improve bilateral ties.

FOX NEWS: Man shouting 'Allahu akbar' stabs police dog to death, cops say

Man shouting 'Allahu akbar' stabs police dog to death, cops say

A Syrian man was shot in the Netherlands on Wednesday after he allegedly shouted “Allahu akbar” from a balcony and killed a K-9 officer.

FOX NEWS: Belgian attack that left 3 dead considered ‘terrorist murder,’ officials say

Belgian attack that left 3 dead considered ‘terrorist murder,’ officials say

An attack in Belgium that left two police officers and a bystander dead was considered to be a “terrorist murder,” officials said Wednesday.

FOX NEWS: US Marines kill more than 70 Taliban leaders in Afghanistan

US Marines kill more than 70 Taliban leaders in Afghanistan

U.S. Marines in Afghanistan killed dozens of Taliban leaders last week using rocket artillery after tracking them to a meeting in volatile Helmand Province, according to the top American general in Afghanistan Wednesday.

FOX NEWS: Anti-Kremlin Russian journalist's death in Ukraine was faked, used to thwart murder plot, officials say

Anti-Kremlin Russian journalist's death in Ukraine was faked, used to thwart murder plot, officials say

The fierce anti-Kremlin Russian journalist who was reported dead in Ukraine's capital showed up to a news conference on Wednesday very much alive, as authorities revealed it was all part of a foiled murder plot against him.