Playing Dumbledore will define me, says John Lithgow

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  Did John Lithgow blow his 'Harry Potter' cover? Actor confirms he will play key role in HBO reboot

  It seems John Lithgow spilled the (Bertie Bott's Every Flavor) beans about his involvement in HBO's in-the-works 'Harry Potter' series. 'A total surprise to me,' he says.
  
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  US star John Legend defends playing Rwanda concert during war

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• Sen. John Curtis says Elon Musk needs "dose of compassion" for federal workers

  Republican Sen. John Curtis of Utah says Elon Musk needs to bring a "dose of compassion" to his treatment of federal workers who are being fired across the government.
  
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  Hornets' Mark Williams 'shocked' over failed Lakers trade as agent says he was 'ready and able to play'

  Williams was back on the court Wednesday for the Hornets' win over the Lakers
  
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• 'It's the beginning': Kremlin plays it cool ahead of more U.S. talks, says Biden 'messed things up badly'

  The Kremlin is keen to play it cool as efforts continue to restore bilateral relations that it said were badly damaged during the previous Biden administration.
  
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  Browns view Travis Hunter primarily as a WR, while Titans say he can play both ways

  The Titans have the first pick in the upcoming NFL Draft.
  
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  Travis Kelce retirement rumors: Chiefs GM expects star TE back next season, says he's 'fired up' about playing

  Kelce, 35, mulled retirement following Super Bowl LIX
  
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• John Oliver | Sunday on 60 Minutes

  "Last Week Tonight" host John Oliver unleashes searing, satirical takes on the politics and problems of America, his adopted homeland. This Sunday, 60 Minutes explores how a Brit became one of the ...
  
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• John Oliver loves performing stand-up most

  Comedian John Oliver tells 60 Minutes that performing stand-up is his "favorite place to be" and explains why bombing on stage is helpful for comedians.
  
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  Remains found in search for woman murdered by husband 12 years ago

  Police "strongly believe" they have found the body of Rania Alayed from Manchester buried by a road.
  
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  US intelligence head 'not told' about UK's secret Apple data demand

  Tulsi Gabbard said she was seeking further information from the FBI and other US agencies.
  
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  Heat pumps and EVs – how to fight climate change from home

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  Michelle Trachtenberg, Gossip Girl and Buffy actress, dies aged 39

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  Starmer and Badenoch clash over defence spending

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• U.S. officials walk back plans to stop culling poultry for bird flu

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  Unvaccinated Child Dies of Measles in Texas, Officials Say

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  U.S.-Ukraine Minerals Deal Draft Features Vague Reference to Security Guarantees

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