Todd’s résumé included roles in ‘Platoon’ and ‘Final Destination,’ as well as TV roles on ‘Night Court,’ ‘Matlock’ and ‘Law & Order.’
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Qatar has decided to suspend its Gaza mediation efforts, officials say
But the country is highly likely to return to the efforts if both Israel and Hamas show ‘serious political willingness’ to reach a deal, according to an official with Egypt, the other key mediator.
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Southern California firefighters make progress against wildfire as fierce winds start to subside
Gov. Gavin Newsom has proclaimed a state of emergency in Ventura County.
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Liam Payne, former One Direction star, did not commit suicide, prosecutor says
An autopsy showed that he had multiple substances in his system at the time of his death.
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Elon Musk joins Trump’s call with Ukraine’s Zelensky
Ukraine relies heavily on Musk’s Starlink to provide secure communication among front-line troops and to allow constant battlefield monitoring in command centers, where internet access may otherwise be spotty if not nonexistent.
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Judge cancels deadlines in Trump’s 2020 election case after presidential win
Trump’s victory over Kamala Harris means the Justice Department believes he can no longer face prosecution in accordance with department legal opinions meant to shield presidents from criminal charges while in office.
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How much influence could RFK Jr. have over vaccines in Trump’s government?
The longtime anti-vaccine activist could influence how the FDA and CDC approach the lifesaving shots.
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Here’s how Biden is racing to Trump-proof his climate legacy
Multiple agencies are working to finalize environmental rules and policies before Donald Trump’s inauguration.
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Shoe brand Steve Madden slashing Chinese imports ahead of Trump tariffs
The company, known for its trendy footwear for teens, announced the moves on Thursday, and said it had already been developing a factory network in Cambodia, Vietnam, Mexico and Brazil for several years.
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Justice Department brings criminal charges in Iranian murder-for-hire plan targeting Trump
The plot reflects what federal officials have described as ongoing efforts by Iran to target U.S. government officials on U.S. soil.