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Fran Drescher says she had to fight to let 'The Nanny' be Jewish

On Los Angeles magazine's new podcast, "The Originals," Fran Drescher recalls advertisers demanding her "Nanny" character be Italian instead of Jewish.




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Film production is shut down but documentaries are still being made. Here's how

From a look at Barack Obama's White House photographer to a personal production on the streets of Germany, many documentaries are still in production during quarantine thanks to technology, smaller crews and archival footage.




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As Broadway star Nick Cordero fights COVID-19, his wife believes 'he will wake up'

Broadway actor Nick Cordero's wife, dancer Amanda Kloots, gave another update Thursday on his COVID-19 battle in a "CBS This Morning" interview.




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Self-help for quarantine? Oprah, Julia Roberts, spiritual gurus will give advice live

"The Call to Unite" will feature Oprah Winfrey, Daniel Dae Kim, Julia Roberts and other big-name celebrities for Friday's livestreamed event.




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What's on TV Friday: 'Betty' premieres on HBO; Coronavirus

What's on TV Friday, May 1: 'Betty' premieres on HBO; Coronavirus; wedding day on 'Magnum PI'; season finale of 'Charmed'; movies on TV; TV talk shows




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New dad Anderson Cooper's colleagues are 'beyond happy' about his baby news

Savannah Guthrie, Gayle King and more of Anderson Cooper's journalist peers congratulated the CNN anchor on becoming a father to new son Wyatt.




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Review: HBO's 'Betty' is an exhilarating glimpse inside the world of female skateboarders

"Betty," the new series from "Skate Kitchen" and "The Wolfpack" director Crystal Moselle, premieres Friday on HBO.




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What's on TV Monday: 'The Baker and the Beauty'; coronavirus

What's on TV Monday, May 4: "The Baker and the Beauty"; coronavirus TV coverage; "Creepshow"; movies on TV; TV talk shows




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Will Atlanta child murders ever be solved? Those close to case fear answer is 'No'

HBO docuseries "Atlanta's Missing and Murdered" joined the "Atlanta Monster" podcast and Netflix's "Mindhunter" in highlighting the case. So what's next?




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Raith succumb to Dundee United persistence as talks with boss Ray McKinnon begin



RAITH ROVERS last night gave Dundee United the green light to open talks with their top managerial target Ray McKinnon.




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Picture Special: The best (and worst) footballing brothers in history ranked



EXPRESS SPORT takes a look at some of the most celebrated sets of siblings in the beautiful game, but who are your favourite duo?




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Premier League players want three major questions answering before season resumes



Premier League players want three major questions answering before they return to action.




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Man Utd and Newcastle given Donny van de Beek transfer boost as ‘verbal agreement’ emerges



Manchester United and Newcastle have both been linked with summer transfer raids for Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek.




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Four reasons behind Timo Werner's desperation to join Liverpool in transfer window



Timo Werner looks set to leave RB Leipzig at the end of the season and he already has his heart set on Liverpool.




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Leeds players rallied behind Kiko Casilla in dressing room after error in Brentford draw



Kiko Casilla's mistake cost Leeds in their 1-1 draw at Brentford on Tuesday night.




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ECB announce £61m aid package amid fears cricket summer could be wiped out by coronavirus



The ECB has announced a financial package to help cricket clubs amid the coronavirus crisis.




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Ben Stokes hails NHS workers as the real heroes for battling coronavirus on the frontline



England cricket superstar Ben Stokes has praised all NHS workers involved in fighting coronavirus every day.




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England cricket team delivers 'unanimous backing' to playing Tests behind closed doors



The England cricket team are ready to play Test matches behind closed doors this summer.




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Dominic Raab outlines conditions for Premier League restart and sport behind closed doors



Dominic Raab has confirmed plans are being drawn up to resume the Premier League season behind closed doors.




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Where is the Ark of the Covenant? How holy relic could be hidden below Jerusalem



THE Ark of the Covenant has been lost for more than 2,000 years but one expert believes the holy relic could be lurking deep beneath Jerusalem.




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High blood pressure: Study reveals the best type of breakfast cereal to lower your reading



HIGH blood pressure is an ominous threat because it marks the first stage in a sequence of events that could lead to cardiovascular complications. To ward off the threat, it is important to start your day with a cereal that keeps your reading in check.




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Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes told they can be perfect Man Utd partners on one condition



Manchester United fans are desperate to see Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes play together at Old Trafford.




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Man Utd ready to beat Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho to bargain transfer



Manchester United are hoping to get one over their old boss Jose Mourinho.




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Celtic boss Neil Lennon warns Leigh Griffiths over behaviour after stamp flashpoint



Celtic boss Neil Lennon has issued a stern warning to Leigh Griffiths about his behaviour after a ‘stamp' incident overshadowed their win over Hamilton.




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Premier League and EFL urged to make key decision which benefits both Liverpool and Leeds



The Premier League and the EFL have been urged to end the season with league winners and promotion but no relegation.




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Lewis Hamilton had to be stopped from riding Valentino Rossi Yamaha MotoGP bike



Lewis Hamilton rocked up ready to have a crack at riding a MotoGP bike but was told it was too early.




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Max Verstappen opens up on F1 returning behind closed doors as warning fired to rivals



Max Verstappen is eager to get back out on track as soon as possible.




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Max Verstappen lifts lid on life in lockdown as Red Bull star picks between F1 and esports



Max Verstappen is keeping himself busy by taking part in esports races.




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Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel labelled 'nervous' by Max Verstappen's father



Lewis Hamilton, Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen have enjoyed some interesting battles over the years.




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George Galloway warns why US is on the cusp of WW3 with China - 'This is how WW1 began!'



GEORGE GALLOWAY has claimed the circumstances that set off the First World War could be repeating themselves in 2020, as he warned of a conflict between the US and China.




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Pope Francis bombshell: Benedict's plot to cause Vatican chief 'misery' exposed



POPE BENEDICT is "making Francis' life a misery" as rumours of a major row between the two Vatican titans continue to boil, an expert has warned.




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China coronavirus panic: Scientists think pandemic started as early as OCTOBER



SCIENTISTS believe the coronavirus pandemic could have started as early as October and participants at the Military World Games, held in Wuhan that month, could have unwittingly helped transmit the lethal virus around the world.




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Here are some hints on how not to be an online party pooper, says VIRGINIA BLACKBURN



WEEK TWO and we're all going feral. And we're facing challenges that would not have even occurred to us 10 short days ago. And one of them is this. In order to stop us from going actually insane under lockdown, we're all being told to host parties online. Here are a few hints.




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City living beats rural life by a country mile, says VIRGINIA BLACKBURN



WEEK five, or is it six, if anyone's still counting, and yet another fiercely competitive trend in social isolating has emerged.




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You have to be an Oxford University student to be this stupid, says VIRGINIA BLACKBURN



THE entire world is in the middle of a terrible pandemic. Everyone is worried sick both about catching it and the long-term effects of putting the global economy in the deep freeze. People are concerned about jobs, health, the wellbeing of elderly relatives.




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Frankie Dettori latest: What it REALLY meant to him to win World's Best Jockey



Champion jockey Frankie, 49, looks back at his favourite festival on the horse-racing calendar, Royal Ascot




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Belgian Sapphire tiara: The scandalous royal who previously owned Queen's diadem



THE QUEEN has one of the most extensive jewellery collections in the world, and is particularly noted for her tiaras. The Belgian Sapphire is a particular favourite of Her Majesty's - and it has a scandalous former royal owner.




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Queen Elizabeth II: Why the Queen is never without THIS item



QUEEN ELIZABETH II has ruled Britain for nearly 70 years, and many of us cannot remember a time when she was not on the throne. And during her long reign, one item in particular has become synonymous with the monarch.




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VERY special item of Princess Diana's held in quarantine before HUGE plans are revealed



THE iconic gown Princess Diana wore to a state banquet at the White House in 1985 is currently being held in quarantine.




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Hull 0-4 Leeds: Tyler Roberts brace seals dominant win as promotion push continues



Leeds continues their Premier League promotion push with a dominant 4-0 win against Hull on Saturday.




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19% of reptiles under threat of extinction and 100 million sharks being killed each year

19% of the world’s reptiles are estimated to be threatened with extinction according to a study by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the Zoological Society of London. Reptiles include snakes, lizards, crocodiles, turtles and tortoises. But some species are at more risk than others. For example, freshwater turtles alone are at a 50% risk of extinction. Reasons vary, but include the usual suspects such as climate change and loss of habitat.

A recent study also estimated that some 100 million sharks are being killed each year — an unsustainable rate, given how long some species take to mature and reproduce. Much of the demand is driven by Chinese rising affluence and demand for shark fin soup in the mistaken belief it has various health benefits.

This small update to the biodiversity loss page has further details.

Read full article: Loss of Biodiversity and Extinctions




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World military spending in 2012 was just over $1.7 trillion. This was the first fall, albeit a small one, since 1998, despite economic conditions

In recent years, global military expenditure has increased again and is now comparable to Cold War levels. Recent data shows global spending at over $1.7 trillion, despite the global economic conditions. It is still approximately 1% increase since 2008 when the financial crisis began, for example.

Not all nations have felt the impacts of the global financial crisis in the same way. Some have grown economically, including many Asian countries, which has allowed some of them to increase their military spending. There are geopolitical interests at stake for various powers, so economic troubles or not, military spending is seen as important to maintain, or at least to minimize possible reductions.

The highest military spender is the US accounting for 39% of the world’s spending, more than the next top 10 countries combined, and more than all its potential enemies, combined. But this represents a slight decline over previous years as other nations, especially China and Russia, increase their spending. At the same time, the US has reduced military spending for operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, while Western Europe’s austerity programs affect their military spending budgets.

This update includes new and updated figures, graphs and charts exploring this further.

Read full article: World Military Spending




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Foreign aid: rebounds in 2013 to highest levels ever despite budget pressures, but still way below promised amounts

The OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) recently published new preliminary figures for aid in 2013.

It showed official development assistance (ODA) aid from wealthy governments had increased to just under $135 billion in 2013 (at constant 2012 prices). This is roughly 0.3% of GNI (Gross National Income) of the donor nations.

Yet, over 40 years ago nations promised to reach 0.7% of their GNI by the mid-1970s. While each year the amount of aid falls quite short of that 0.7% target (less than half of that target), the quality and effectiveness of that aid is often questionable, sometimes benefiting the donor more than the recipient due to the types of conditions attached to this aid.

This update includes a number of new and updated charts and graphs.

Read full article: Foreign Aid for Development Assistance





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Jackie McNamara tips Rangers boss Steven Gerrard to bench two stars after internationals



Rangers could be without Alfredo Morelos and Scott Arfield for their trip to play Hearts on Sunday.




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FA Cup draw: Ball numbers confirmed for quarter-final draw as Man Utd, Chelsea learn fate



The FA Cup quarter-final draw takes place this evening but what ball number is your team? Express Sport has all the details.




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Man City fans rage at Pep Guardiola's line up vs Sheffield Wed as two stars are snubbed



Manchester City fans are fuming with manager Pep Guardiola over his team selection for the FA Cup tie against Sheffield Wednesday, as both Phil Foden and Eric Garcia are left out of his starting line up for the clash at Hillsborough.




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Pirates of the Caribbean 6: Fans DEMAND Johnny Depp's Jack Sparrow – 'Absurd without him'



PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN 6 may go ahead without Johnny Depp's Jack Sparrow and fans are having none of it.




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Queen and Adam Lambert tour CONCERNS: ‘We have to rethink absolutely everything’ Brian May



QUEEN and Adam Lambert's tour has already been postponed until next year but Brian May has concerns for performing in a post-pandemic world.




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John Lennon once revealed his least favourite Beatles song – ‘I knocked off Elvis Presley’



JOHN LENNON revealed his least favourite Beatles song was one he "knocked off" from Elvis Presley.