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Review: 'Sicario 2' is decent, but it's a pale imitation of its predecessor

“Day of the Soldado” has about the same number of action set pieces as the first film, and they’re well-executed and suspenseful. Just not as well-executed and suspenseful as those in the first film. And the direction (with Stefano Sollima…

 

US consumer spending weak in May, while inflation speeds up

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S consumers increased their spending just 0.2 percent in May, a disappointing result after two months of much stronger gains. Meanwhile, inflation — as measured by a gauge monitored by the Federal Reserve — rose 2.3 percent…

 

Messi missing from AP's best 11 of the World Cup group stage

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) — Imagine having a team featuring Cristiano Ronaldo supporting Harry Kane up front, Philippe Coutinho pulling the strings alongside Isco in midfield, and Diego Godin the rock at the back.

 

Video captures officers using stun gun on sitting man

LANCASTER, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania police officer is seen on video using a stun gun on a man as he's sitting on a curb.

 

Injuries raise doubts about Brazil's World Cup preparations

SOCHI, Russia (AP) — Brazil is going out of its way to defend its World Cup preparations and show its players' injuries can't be blamed on excessive training.

 

Probe clears interim leader of renowned drum and bugle corps

ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — The suspended interim CEO of a champion Pennsylvania-based drum and bugle corps will return to the organization cleared of accusations he knew about the previous director's harassment and failed to act.

 

Czech film fest to honor Tim Robbins, Barry Levinson

PRAGUE (AP) — An annual international film festival in the western Czech spa town of Karlovy Vary is kicking off with an award for American actor, director, and producer Tim Robbins.

 

Judge to weigh relevance of Trump at upcoming Manafort trial

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A judge in Virginia has asked to hear arguments Friday on whether jurors at Paul Manafort's trial should hear about his connections to President Donald Trump.

 

To Infinity: Toy Story Land opening at Disney in Florida

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — For children of the mid-1990s, Disney's Toy Story Land offers the opportunity to visit the imaginary world they grew up in. For their parents, it brings back sweet memories of a magical time of…

 

Georgia officer to appear in court after deadly shooting

KINGSLAND, Ga. (AP) — A white Georgia police officer charged with voluntary manslaughter after shooting a fleeing black man is set to make his first court appearance.

 

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