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Israeli actor Chaim Topol, shown here in 2015, has died in Tel Aviv, Israeli leaders said Thursday. He was 87.

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Chaim Topol, the Israeli actor known for Tevye of Fiddler on the Roof, has died

6:36am March 09, 2023

by The Associated Press

Chaim Topol, who has died at 87, was beloved for his portrayal of Tevye, Fiddler's long-suffering and charismatic milkman. Topol long has ranked among Israel's most decorated actors.

Dimly lit theater stage with closed red velvet curtain.

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Adults complained about a teen theater production and the show's creators stepped in

5:01am March 09, 2023

by Elizabeth Blair

High school theater teachers fear their stages will be the next battleground in the culture war. Plays have been canceled or removed when local officials claim the content is inappropriate.

Merriam-Webster asked for words that don't have translation to English. Here are some

7:39pm March 08, 2023

The Twitter account for the Merriam-Webster dictionary put out a call asking people to share words in other languages that don't fully translate to English. People came through.

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What awaits Labor Secretary nominee Julie Su on the path to Senate confirmation

5:46pm March 08, 2023

by Mary Yang

News that Julie Su was nominated to be the next Labor Secretary brought cheers from unions and Democratic lawmakers, especially Asian Americans. But that doesn't mean she'll have an easy confirmation.

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Remembering Joseph Zucchero, a pioneer of the Italian beef sandwich

5:03pm March 08, 2023

Joseph Zucchero, the owner of the Chicago restaurant Mr. Beef, has died. Since 1979, his restaurant has dished out beloved Italian beef sandwiches.

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Rogê's samba-funk fusion brings Rio to LA

5:03pm March 08, 2023

Brazilian samba musician Rogê already conquered Rio de Janeiro. Now, he's here to give the U.S. a taste of Brazil with his new album Curyman.

Olivia and the Missing Toy by Ian Falconer

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'Olivia' creator and stage designer Ian Falconer dies at 63

5:03pm March 08, 2023

by Chloe Veltman

Best known as the illustrator and author of the beloved children's book series about a spry and smart young pig, Falconer was also a theatrical set and costume designer.

Protesters march in Berlin to mark International Women's Day on Wednesday.

Where there's gender equality, people tend to live longer

4:01pm March 08, 2023

by Rachel Treisman

Researchers used data from more than 150 countries to connect gender equality and life expectancy. They hope their findings can help policymakers set priorities in public health and other areas.

BLACKPINK, seen performing at the 2022 MTV VMAs, are now the most streamed female band on Spotify.

K-pop superstars BLACKPINK become the most streamed female band on Spotify

3:09pm March 08, 2023

by Giulia Heyward

With nearly 9 billion streams, the popular K-pop girl group beat the previous titleholders, Little Mix, on Wednesday, according to Guinness World Records.

Park Ji-min stars as a young woman who was raised by adoptive parents in France in Return to Seoul.

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'Return to Seoul' is a funny, melancholy film that will surprise you start to finish

2:18pm March 08, 2023

by John Powers

In this wonderfully unpredictable film, first-time actor Park Ji-min stars as Freddie, a young woman raised by adoptive parents in France who returns to the country of her birth.

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