Humphries, a law school dropout, found major success as an actor, writer, and entertainer in Britain in the 1970s.
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After Russia bombs own city, explosive found at same site
The ministry said an investigation was underway but did not elaborate on the details of the weapon, which military experts said likely was a powerful 1,100-pound bomb.
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Judge stays on Catholic bankruptcy case despite his church donations
Within a year of his most recent contributions, he began issuing rulings that benefited the archdiocese, a report finds.
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Trans lawmaker silenced for 2nd day by Montana House speaker
Conservative lawmakers, who are demanding her censure, also deliberately use male pronouns when referring to her.
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Craig Breedlove, daring land-speed recordholder, dies at 86
Breedlove died at his home in Rio Vista, California, on April 4. His wife, Yadira Breedlove, said the cause of death was cancer.
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Unions: Rails should forgo buybacks, spend on safety
They say recent derailments and problems keeping up with shipping demand show how overwhelmed workers are after extensive job cuts.
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‘Champagne of Beers’ leaves French sparkling wine producers frothing
At their trade body’s request, Belgian customs crushes over 2,000 cans of Miller High Life advertised as such.
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Image of Mariupol hospital attack wins World Press Photo of the Year
Ukrainian photographer Evgeniy Maloletka’s picture of a fatally wounded pregnant woman drove home the horror of Russia’s brutal onslaught.
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Prosecutors dismiss Alec Baldwin charge, citing new evidence
An involuntary manslaughter charge against Hannah Gutierrez Reed, the weapons supervisor in the film, is unchanged.
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U.K. deputy prime minister quits after bullying investigation
Dominic Raab’s announcement came the day after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak received the investigation report into eight formal complaints that Raab, who was also justice secretary, had been abusive toward staff members.