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It took 23 years, but a 'Chicken Run' sequel has finally hatched
It's Bond meets The Truman Show in Aardman's sequel to Chicken Run. This time, the chickens break in — not out — to save the flock. Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget premieres on Netflix this week.
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Claims Of Border Program Success Are Unproven
The Border Patrol points to three measures to prove Operation Streamline's success: It deters future illegal border-crossers, fewer people are apprehended for crossing illegally, and it allows the government to focus on more serious crime. But a closer look shows these arguments don't always hold up.
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'Love is Blind' says it's an experiment. Scientists say attraction is more arbitrary
Hit reality TV show Love is Blind brands itself as a social experiment in our image-obsessed world — but psychologists say that love can be influenced by many different things.
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Government Contractor Arrested, Charged With Removing Classified Materials
Harold Martin was arrested on Aug. 27; his case was made public Wednesday. Authorities say a search of his home found multiple top secret documents "obtained from sensitive intelligence."
Ford Names Successor After Ousting Executive For 'Inappropriate Behavior'
North America President Raj Nair is leaving the company effective immediately, according to a corporate statement. It didn't specify what led to his departure.
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Adam Carolla, who has successfully made the transition from radio to podcasting, says his popular CarCast podcast was inspired by public radio's Car Talk, only his show is funnier. Carolla has two podcasts in the iTunes Top 10.
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Letters: Wedding Dresses, 'Shawshank Redemption'
Last week's story about the wedding dress industry — and the fact that many brides-to-be are still willing to pay top dollar despite the bad economy — reminded one listener of shopping for her special day. Listeners also responded to the story about the town where Shawshank Redemption was filmed.
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From Mozart To Adele To Chance The Rapper, Measuring Album Sales Means Being Specific
In 2016, the album that sold the most physical CDs worldwide wasn't anywhere near the top of the charts — and one of the best-charting records of the year couldn't be bought at all.
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GOP Eyes Gains As Voters In 11 States Pick Governors
anWhile the occupant of the governor's office is historically far less important than the party that controls the state legislature, top state officials in coming years are expected to wield significant influence in at least one major area: health care.
Notre Dame Beats USC, Moves To BCS Title Game
College football's wild season was not so wild this past weekend. There were no crazy shifts at the top of the BCS rankings as there were the week before. That's because Notre Dame beat the University of Southern California on Saturday and retained its No. 1 ranking.
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