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Oscars museum dives into world of Miyazaki's 'Ponyo'

Oscars museum dives into world of Miyazaki's 'Ponyo'

With simulated waves, animation tables, and dozens of original sketches on display, a new exhibition in the Oscars museum offers immersion into the aquatic world of "Ponyo," Hayao Miyazaki's cinematic classic.

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Dieng powers Bucks over NBA champion Thunder

Dieng powers Bucks over NBA champion Thunder

Milwaukee's Ousmane Dieng starred against his former team as the Bucks beat the NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder 110-93 on Thursday in a morale-boosting win ahead of the NBA All-Star break.

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Japan seizes Chinese fishing vessel, arrests captain

Japan seizes Chinese fishing vessel, arrests captain

Japan seized a Chinese fishing boat and arrested its skipper, authorities said Friday, an incident that could deepen a spat between the Asian giants.

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Crowds flock to Istanbul's Museum of Innocence before TV adaptation

Crowds flock to Istanbul's Museum of Innocence before TV adaptation

On a cobbled street in Cukurcuma, a district known for its antiques shops on Istanbul's European side, the story penned by Nobel laureate Orhan Pamuk in his bestselling novel "The Museum of Innocence" has been brought to life.

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NASA crew set for flight to ISS

NASA crew set for flight to ISS

NASA is set to launch four astronauts to the International Space Station on Friday, replacing a crew that was evacuated early due to a medical issue.

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'Punk wellness': China's stressed youth mix traditional medicine and cocktails

'Punk wellness': China's stressed youth mix traditional medicine and cocktails

In a softly lit Shanghai bar, graduate student Helen Zhao stretched out both wrists to have her pulse taken -- the first step to ordering the house special, a bespoke "health" cocktail based on traditional Chinese medicine.

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Arsenal, Man City eye trophy haul, Macclesfield more FA Cup 'miracles'

Arsenal, Man City eye trophy haul, Macclesfield more FA Cup 'miracles'

Arsenal and Manchester City take a break from their battle at the top of the Premier League to try and remain on course for a quadruple this weekend as Wigan and Salford seek monumental FA Cup shocks.

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Dreaming of glory at Rio's carnival, far from elite parades

Dreaming of glory at Rio's carnival, far from elite parades

In a faded rehearsal hall in the gritty concrete sprawl of northern Rio de Janeiro, samba dancers and drummers fine-tune their rhythms for a grassroots carnival parade few tourists have heard of.

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Hisatsune grabs Pebble Beach lead with sparkling 62

Hisatsune grabs Pebble Beach lead with sparkling 62

Ryo Hisatsune fired a career-best 10-under par 62 on Thursday to take a one-stroke first-round lead in the PGA Tour Pebble Beach Pro-Am as defending champion Rory McIlroy and top-ranked Scottie Scheffler left themselves work to do.

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Barca taught 'lesson' in Atletico drubbing: Flick

Barca taught 'lesson' in Atletico drubbing: Flick

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said his players did not work as a team and were taught a lesson in the first half of the 4-0 Copa del Rey semi-final first leg defeat by Atletico Madrid on Thursday.

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