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“Star Wars” lightsaber, “Wizard of Oz” witch hat and more iconic film props going up for auction

A lightsaber immortalized in a pivotal scene from George Lucas’ “Star Wars” saga is among the fixtures of an upcoming auction focused on Hollywood memorabilia.  The massive Hollywood & Entertainment Signature Auction, presented by the New York-based auction house Heritage Auctions, will give pop culture enthusiasts the opportunity to bid on numerous props from iconic…

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Janeese Lewis George projected to win D.C. Democratic primary for mayor, defeating Kenyan McDuffie

Washington — Janeese Lewis George has won the Democratic primary for mayor of Washington, D.C., CBS News has projected, putting the democratic socialist on track to lead local government in the nation’s capital — as President Trump warns a victory by Lewis George could lead him to take over the city. Lewis George’s biggest rival,…

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The promises and pitfalls of GLP-1 drugs

Approved 20 years ago as a treatment for diabetes, GLP-1 drugs have been found also to help patients significantly reduce weight. More than 30 million people in the U.S. have had their lives changed by GLP-1 medications. But there have also been troubling side effects reported. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with experts who say the…

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Mayor accused of faking her kidnapping in $2 million embezzlement scheme in Mexico

A Mexican mayor allegedly faked her own kidnapping to embezzle $2 million worth of government funds disguised as ransom, local authorities said Thursday. Nancy Napoles, the municipal president of Tenancingo, several hours outside Mexico City, has proclaimed her innocence in a video posted to social media, calling the accusations “politicized.” Napoles belongs to the ruling…

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As SpaceX IPO launches, Texans near its Starbase HQ offer mixed opinions of the rocket company

SpaceX’s headquarters in Starbase, Texas, which sits at the state’s southern tip in the Rio Grande Valley, emerges almost unexpectedly after miles of long, dusty dirt roads. Before SpaceX arrived, the area was known primarily for its coastal wildlife, especially bird watching. Locals say there were a few dozen homes, mostly winter residences for retirees,…

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