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Former pastor charged in 1975 slaying of 8-year-old girl in Pennsylvania

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A retired minister in Georgia has been charged with murder in the slaying of an 8-year-old girl whose remains were found in southeastern Pennsylvania almost a half-century ago. The Christian Reformed Church lists him as having ministered in New Jersey, California and Texas before retiring in 2005. Authorities said they were concerned that there may have been more victims and urged anyone with information to contact investigators.

In ‘Barbie,’ ‘Oppenheimer’ smash success, audiences send message to Hollywood: Give us something new

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NEW YORK – In the massive movie weekend of “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer,” there were many winners. Greta Gerwig, who made history for female directors. Christopher Nolan, who set a non-Batman career high. Movie theaters, more crowded than anytime post-pandemic. Lovers of unlikely double features. The color pink. Matchbox Twenty. But one of the most important … Read more

Former Spur Kyle Anderson set to represent China at FIBA World Cup

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Anderson will be wearing the Chinese basketball uniform after receiving citizenship by naturalization. SAN ANTONIO — Former San Antonio Spurs forward Kyle Anderson will be representing China at the 2023 FIBA World Cup this summer.  The current Minnesota Timberwolves player made the announcement he will be wearing the Chinese uniform after receiving Chinese citizenship by … Read more